Lecturer in Economics

Faculty: 

Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance

Department: 

Utrecht University School of Economics

Hours per week: 

28 to 40

Application deadline: 

1 May 2026

Join the dynamic and growing team of Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.) as a Lecturer in Economics. You will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in labour economics and microeconomics, supervise BSc and MSc theses, and contribute to high-quality education. We seek candidates with strong teaching skills and programming experience in R, Python, and/or STATA, who are eager to inspire students and make an impact.

The Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.) invites applications for a Lecturer in Economics. The successful candidate will join the Economics Section of the Department. 

The Lecturer is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Economics, including:

• labour economics
• microeconomics
• supervision of Bachelor’s and/or Master’s theses 

Several courses require programming skills in statistical software such as R, Python and/or STATA. While teaching is currently conducted in English, the ability to teach in Dutch is an advantage. 

A part-time appointment is possible, with a minimum of 0.8FTE. The position includes 10% of the time allocated to research and/or teaching innovation, with the remaining time devoted to teaching-related activities, including course preparation. The preferred starting date is August/September 2026 (negotiable), subject to a valid EU working permit. 

Successful candidates should meet the following criteria:

• A PhD in Economics (candidates who have submitted their dissertation and are awaiting their defence are also encouraged to apply);

• Demonstrated experience in teaching in higher education, preferably at the university level;

• Clear potential for excellence in teaching a range of economics courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as supervising BSc and MSc theses;

• Programming skills in R, Python and/or STATA;

• Excellent command of spoken and written English;

• A University Teaching Qualification (UTQ, Dutch: BKO) or a willingness to obtain this qualification.

• A fixed-term appointment as Lecturer for up to 4 years
• a working week of 28 - 40 hours and a gross monthly salary between € 4.728 and €6.433 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 11 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU));
• 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.

In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University also offers a range of its own schemes for employees. This includes arrangements for professional development , various types of leave, and options for sports and cultural activities . You can also tailor your employment conditions through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage you to keep investing in your personal and professional development. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University .

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The Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance is a faculty at the heart of society, with a strong focus on social issues. Our subjects of Law, Economics and Governance give us a strong mix of academic disciplines that complement and enhance each other. This is a unique combination and a mark of our faculty's strength.

The Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.) is part of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance. U.S.E. aims to contribute to an economy where people flourish by taking a broad view on welfare and its causes. We aspire to be an internationally renowned school of economics with scientifically robust and socially relevant research and education. We enrich economics with other disciplines to better solve problems and identify opportunities, from a business as well as government perspective.

U.S.E.’s Bachelor’s programme Economics & Business Economics offers students a solid foundation in economic theory and methods, combined with insights from business economics, finance, entrepreneurship, innovation, ethics and sustainability. The programme has about 1,500 students from various backgrounds and nationalities and is completely taught in English.

For more information, please contact Sabrina Genz via S.C.GENZ@UU.NL 
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Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.

The preferred starting date is August/September 2026 (negotiable), subject to a valid EU working permit. 

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The application deadline is 1 May 2026.