Psychology Lecturer

Welcome to Maastricht University!
The Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience (FPN) is a dynamic community focused on high-level teaching and research. To maintain the quality of education, the faculty is looking for new colleagues with a background in psychology. Will you join our nice team?

Psychology Lecturer

Our goal: We aim to provide our students with excellent, research-informed education that prepares them for their future careers in psychology and beyond. By combining innovative teaching methods with personal guidance, we ensure our students not only gain knowledge but also develop essential skills for life.
Your Colleagues: You will become part of the Section Teaching and Innovation of Learning (STIL): a vibrant team of more than 45 passionate lecturers. Together, we design, deliver, and continuously improve our educational , with a strong emphasis on innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based teaching.

What you will do
•    Provide teaching within one or more programs offered by the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, including in the Bachelor Psychology;
•    Tutor in several courses;
•    Be a trainer in skills training courses;
•    Guide students in writing assignments.
•    Mentor the individual development of our students. 
 

You contribute to
•    The organization and collaboration within the Section Teaching and Innovation of Learning (STIL) and within the faculty; 
•    The innovation of learning and teaching through evidence-based practices. 

Are you ready to set the course for the years ahead? Then we’d love to meet you. 
 

What you will bring 

We are not interested in ticking boxes -we want to know who you are and what you bring to the table. Does this sound like you?

•    Master degree in Psychology; 
•    Motivated to spend 100% of your appointment teaching.
•    Excellent written and oral expression skills, both in Dutch and in English; 
•    Good communication, social and organizational skills; 
•    Affinity with problem-based learning and experience in supervising groups; 
•    Affinity with Neuropsychology, Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Work and Organizational Psychology and Statistics.
•    Available for 0.8 fte and as from from August 17, 2026.
 

What we offer 
At Maastricht University, you’ll work in an international, open, and engaged environment. We offer: A 12-month contract (0,8 fte) with the prospect of a 2 year extension.

• A gross monthly salary between €3546,00 and €5538,00 (based on full-time employment of 38 hours per week). 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus.
• 29 vacation days (based on full-time), four additional days off (Carnival Monday and Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day), and the possibility to accrue up to 12 extra days through compensation hours.
• Flexible working hours, a home office allowance, and the option to work from home.
• Freedom and space to shape your work independently and develop your ideas.
• A close-knit community of colleagues to collaborate and grow with.
• A solid pension plan via ABP, company fitness schemes, and access to various university sports facilities.
• An inspiring work environment in the heart of Europe.

About the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience (FPN)
At FPN, we share a curiosity about the human brain and behaviour. Together with our students, we explore how our brains function and learn why we do what we do. We connect perspectives and contribute to living together in society.

Interested?
Want to know more about this position or what it’s like to work at our university? Reach out to Natalja Sarneel via natalja.sarneel@maastrichtuniversity.nl. The closing date is 22 May 2026.  Interviews will take place on May 29. 
Please upload your CV and motivation letter.
 
Interviews will take place in June.  
 
A reference check will be part of the application procedure. 

Apply now via the button below. We look forward to getting to know you!

About Maastricht University
At Maastricht University, we collaboratively seek solutions to help move the world forward. We do this with 23,300 students and 5,400 employees across 5 regional locations, 6 faculties, and more than 70 research institutes. We encourage you to push boundaries and discover new opportunities for yourself and the world around you. Together, we can find the answers for tomorrow.

The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.

At Maastricht University, we prefer to contact potential candidates directly. We therefore kindly ask that no agencies or intermediaries submit offers or approaches.

Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.