Lecturer Communication in Science

About your role

You guide bachelor’s and master’s students in developing their academic writing and presentation skills. Teaching takes place in both English and Dutch, often in small groups, which allows for personal attention and targeted feedback. You will be part of a committed team where knowledge and didactic expertise are actively shared, with room to contribute your own ideas.

Your main responsibilities are:

• Guiding students in writing academic texts that meet the standards of scientific publications.
• Training students to deliver clear, confident, and engaging presentations.
• Coaching students in small groups as well as in one-on-one sessions.
• Collaborating with colleagues to develop and innovate teaching materials and educational approaches.

About your workplace

You will be working at the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), an academic hospital where patient care, research, and education are closely integrated. Within LUMC, there is a strong focus on continuously improving the quality of education, with the aim of preparing students for careers in science and healthcare.

You will be part of the Communication in Science (CIS) team, which trains biomedical bachelor’s and master’s students to become strong academic communicators in their field. The program is part of the Education Expertise Center and collaborates closely with all academic programs within the Faculty of Medicine. The work environment is international and intellectually driven, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation in education. Within the team, there is room to share ideas, contribute to curriculum development, and play an active role in advancing academic communication skills.

About you

You enjoy helping students grow and know how to create a positive and engaging learning environment, where a sense of humor is just as important as clear guidance. You collaborate easily with colleagues and contribute actively to a team-oriented way of working. In your teaching, you think creatively and continuously look for ways to improve and develop the curriculum. You understand the communication challenges students face within a medical and scientific context and know how to guide them effectively.

In addition, you bring:

• A background in academic communication skills or a degree in English.
• Preferably experience in teaching academic communication or English for Academic Purposes.
• Near-native proficiency in English.

Our offer

Driven by health; that's our mission. This applies not only to our patients but also to our employees. We strive to provide a safe, inclusive and equitable work environment, with a focus on talent development and connected leadership. In order to be able to continue to learn and develop, we offer internal and external training. You are also entitled to an end-of-year bonus (8.3%), holiday allowance, sports budget, bicycle scheme, home office allowance and an excellent commuting allowance. Furthermore, as an employee of LUMC, you are also affiliated with the ABP pension fund. This means that 70% of your pension premium is paid by LUMC, leaving you with a higher net salary. Nice, right?

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What do we represent?

As an academic medical center, LUMC strives to have a workforce that is a good reflection of society. We are committed to the highest quality in health care, education and (international) research, in which diverse perspectives are essential. Sustainability is also a high priority for us: we are committed to a healthy future, not only for people, but also for the planet. In line with these values, we aim to be a creative and inspiring place to work, where everyone feels at home, safe and valued. It's all about who you are and what you bring to contribute, regardless of your background. Together, we work toward a sustainable and inclusive future, both for the people around us and for the world we live in. Together, we are LUMC.  

More information

• Your salary will be between € 3,598 and € 5,669 gross per month (scale 10, CAO UMC). These figures are based on a full-time position.
• Only applications written in English will be considered.
• The selection procedure involves two interview rounds, the first with colleagues from the teaching team and the second together will the department manager.
• Applications from employment/recruitment agencies will not be considered.