"Lecturer and advisor in Public Administration and Organizational Science"

Join the Department of Public Administration (USBO) as a (junior) lecturer-advisor in Public Administration! Based in the Public Governance chair group, you'll play a key role in teaching, consulting, and contract research. Ideally, you'll be able to start soon.

What are you going to do?

In its education, research, and societal impact, USBO focuses on the study of governance and organization, focusing on public issues and interacting with political and societal developments. Collaboration with societal partners, including through scientific advisory services, is in the department's DNA. USBO is one of three departments within the Faculty of Law, Economics, Governance and Organization (REBO).

As a lecturer-advisor, you can be deployed broadly in education, both within the Bachelor's program in Public Administration and Organization Science, the associated minor, and the (executive) Master's programs. The teaching in our programs is small-scale, intensive, and interactive. The study of theory is always combined with a focus on practical applications, attention to professional skills, and the ambition to make an impact. You find it important, enjoyable, and challenging to develop your broad educational skills.

At USBO, consulting and commissioned research means conducting practice-oriented research commissioned by external partners. This doesn't involve scientific research in the sense of fundamental or theoretical research, but rather practice-oriented advice and analyses for external clients, with a direct societal impact. You'll collaborate with colleagues on multiple assignments each year.

The ratio between teaching and consulting/commissioned research is generally 60/40% but can change depending on demand. The teaching package is determined annually in consultation, based on expertise, ambition, and experience.

What are you bringing?

• You have a  basic teaching qualification 
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•  or are willing to obtain it.
• You have a good command of the Dutch language and have good writing skills.
• You have the interest and skills to work on various projects with varying lead times. You're flexible and adept at planning and collaborating.
• You have a social focus and are motivated to create impact through education, consultancy and assignment research.
• You would like to contribute to the encounter within the academic community of students, lecturers, researchers and practitioners.

We also expect the following from a more senior colleague:

• the ability to coordinate and (further) develop education;
• demonstrable experience with activating and intensive teaching methods and with personal student guidance within which tailor-made solutions are provided that match the developmental stage and needs of the student;
• the ability to lead consultancy and commissioned research projects;
• demonstrable advisory and research experience, for example as evidenced by a (forthcoming) PhD or experience with commissioned research in the field of Public Administration and Organizational Science.

What do we offer?

• A position for one year with a two-year extension if performance is good;
• a working week of 28 to 40 hours with a gross monthly salary of at least €3,546 to a maximum of €7,904 for a full-time employment contract (scale 10-13 of the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities);
• 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible employment conditions based on the collective labor agreement for Dutch Universities.

In addition to the employment conditions 

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Utrecht University also offers a number of its own regulations, including opportunities for professional development , as laid down in the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities. 

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, various leave arrangements and an attractive range of sports and culture 

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. You can also expand or adjust your employment conditions yourself through the Employment Conditions Choice Model. This way, we encourage you to continue developing your skills. For more information, please visit working at Utrecht University. 

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.About us

A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in their cutting-edge research and inspiring education. At Utrecht University 

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various disciplines work intensively together on socially important themes 

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. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow 

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. The Faculty  of Law, Economics and Governance at Utrecht University is a unique combination of three departments: Law, Economics, and Public Administration. These three disciplines provide teaching and research, both independently and jointly. This multidisciplinary approach makes the faculty a distinctive partner for high-level knowledge transfer. The Faculty of Law , Economics and Governance is located in the historic city center of Utrecht .

The Department of Public Administration and Organizational Science 

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(USG) focuses on the study of governance and organization, focusing on public issues and the interaction with political and societal developments. It is closely linked to the strategic theme Institutions for Open Societies and Pathways to Sustainability. USG staff contribute to both the Public Administration and Organization Science program (Bachelor's, Master's, and Public Administration) and the shared research area and the department's ambitions regarding societal impact. Within the department, there is a strong focus on educational quality, and the programs are also highly rated by students. The Bachelor's program has been awarded the NVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders) special designation of small-scale and intensive.Consultancy and commissioned research at USBO are organized by chair groups and housed within the USBO Consultancy department. USBO Consultancy's approach is characterized by a combination of public administration and organizational science insights, social engagement, and practical applicability. USBO Consultancy has extensive experience with assignments for organizations in the public and semi-public sectors, as well as non-profit organizations. USBO regularly conducts evaluation, commissioned, or advisory research on core themes such as policy implementation, accountability, professionalism, public service performance, organizational change, innovation and public leadership, safety, sports, and culture.

More information

Would you like to know more about this position? Please contact Prof. Dr. Thomas Schillemans. 

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via t.schillemans@uu.nl .We are handling the recruitment for this vacancy ourselves. Solicitation is not appreciated.

Application

As Utrecht University we want a  home 

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 are for everyone. We value employees with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities, including cultural, religious, or ethnic backgrounds, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age. We strive for a safe and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute.Interested in applying? Send your cover letter and resume via the application button.

Please respond by September 30, 2025.