Junior Docenten

So many vacancies… but you really can’t miss this one! TU Delft is a global player and driven to make a social impact. Every day, we’re taking a step towards a better world. We offer a unique three-year university work/study program: “Teach at Delft University of Technology and obtain a teaching qualification in Mathematics/Physics for secondary education.”

Job description 

The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Delft University of Technology is seeking candidates for a pool of junior lecturers who, under the supervision of a senior lecturer, will contribute to the faculty’s teaching and, in parallel, obtain a teaching qualification in Mathematics or Physics at pre-university education (VWO) or intermediate vocational education (MBO/HBO).

We are currently looking for two new colleagues.

In this three-year program, you’ll spend approximately 50% of your time obtaining a teaching qualification in Physics or Mathematics. Internships in secondary education and/or higher vocational education are part of this. The remaining time, you’ll participate in faculty teaching and learn from the many experienced lecturers around you. You’ll supervise working groups for first-year courses such as Statics, Strength of Materials, Dynamics, and Thermofluids, or project groups in the higher years. You’ll develop assignments and supervise student assistants associated with first- and second-year working groups. You’ll also support master’s programs taught within one of the various departments.

A day in the life of a Junior teacher:

In the morning, I’ll first head to my internship school. Today I have two classes scheduled: in 5VWO (pre-university education) I’ll be covering materials and materials, and in 2HAVO (senior general secondary education) we’ll be doing a practical. I have a few hours between classes: first, I’ll process the feedback I received from my subject coach. Then, I have a video call with the lecturer for the master’s course at TU Delft, whom I’ll be assisting with. Together, we’ll finalize the job description for student assistants for the master’s course so we can start recruiting in the coming weeks. After my class in 2HAVO (pre-university education), I’ll head back to TU Delft for a few project supervision sessions with the first-year mechanical engineering students. Finally, I’ll meet with my working group for the Educational Sciences course in my teacher training program: our report is due next week, so we’ll be finalizing the details next week. After that, it’s time for drinks at the Lagerhuysch with the other junior lecturers!

Job requirements 

Is this right for you? Do you want to further your education as a teacher in pre-university education (VWO) or vocational education (MBO/HBO)?

Have you recently completed your Master’s degree at a university or are you about to graduate in one of the following fields: mechanical engineering, maritime engineering, civil engineering, aerospace engineering, applied physics, or a similar (technical) field? Experience as a student assistant is a plus. Our bachelor’s program and teacher training program are taught in Dutch; therefore, a good command of Dutch is required. You’ll be working with groups of students, so good communication and social skills are essential.

TU Delft 

Delft University of Technology has a strong foundation. As the builder of the world-renowned Dutch waterworks and a pioneer in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university that combines science, engineering, and design. TU Delft stands for world-class education, research, and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health, and the digital society. Generations of Delft engineers have proven to be enterprising problem-solvers in business and society. 

At TU Delft, we embrace diversity as one of our  core values  ​​and  are actively committed  to being a university where you feel at home and can thrive. We highly value diverse perspectives and qualities because we believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant, and the world more just. Together, we devise and develop solutions that have a positive impact on a global scale. Therefore, we invite you to apply. Your application will be treated fairly. 

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering 

From chip to ship. From machine to human. From idea to solution. Driven by the desire to understand the environment and uncover the underlying mechanisms, research and education focus on fundamental understanding, design, production, application, and improvement of products, materials, processes, and (mechanical) systems.

The ME faculty is a dynamic and innovative faculty with an international scope and high-tech lab facilities. Because we are so large and diverse, we can forge unique connections and combine disciplines. This is reflected in our excellent and modern education, which trains students to become socially engaged and responsible engineers and researchers. We translate the knowledge and insights we gain into solutions for societal issues, contribute to a sustainable society, and contribute to the development of prosperity and well-being. This is what unites us in groundbreaking research, inspiring education, and (inter)national collaboration.

Click  here  to go to the website of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. 

Working conditions 

• This concerns a temporary employment contract for a maximum of 3 years, with a go-no-go discussion taking place after 9 months about the continuation of the trajectory.
• The salary is in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities and is based on scale 10, depending on your experience. You will also receive 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus.
• A position of 1.0 FTE (min. 36 – max. 40 hours per week).
• An excellent pension plan through ABP.
• The option to put together an individual employment conditions package annually.
• Discount from health insurers.
• Flexible workweek.
• 232 hours of leave annually (based on a 38-hour workweek). You can also sell or purchase additional leave hours through the individual choice budget.
• Plenty of opportunities to follow education, training and courses.
• Partially paid parental leave.
• Attention to healthy and energetic work with the vitality program.

Additional information

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Dr. Ir. BJ Boersma, Director of Education, BJBoersma@tudelft.nl .

Would you like to get acquainted in an accessible (online) way to see if this is right for you? Send an email to recruitment-ME@tudelft.nl and we’ll schedule an appointment.

For more information about the application procedure, please contact Giedo Kocken, HR advisor ME, by email  GDKocken@tudelft.nl .

Application procedure

Interested in this vacancy? Apply by November 16, 2025, using the application button and uploading the following documents:

• CV
• Motivation letter

You can address your application to Prof. Dr. Ir. BJ (Bendiks Jan) Boersma.

Please note:

• Applying online is easy. Applications sent by email and/or post will not be considered. 
• A pre-employment screening may be part of the selection procedure. 
• A knowledge security check is part of the application process. This check will be conducted on the remaining candidates. For more information about this check, please refer to Chapter 8 of the National Knowledge Security Guidelines . We conduct this check based on legitimate interest. 
• Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.