Lecturer in Software Engineering and Information Technology

As a Lecturer in Software Engineering and Information Technology at Wageningen University & Research, you will contribute to high-quality education in programming and data science, while supporting the coordination of BSc and MSc thesis processes. You will play an important role in educating the next generation of engineers and data scientists in an international and interdisciplinary environment.

You will contribute to the education within the Information Technology Group, which focuses on software engineering, data science, and AI-driven systems in application domains such as agri-food and environmental systems.

You will be responsible for teaching, coordinating student processes, and contributing to the continuous improvement of courses and educational programs.

Your duties and responsibilities include:

• Teaching and coordinating courses in programming and data science
• Supervising BSc and MSc thesis projects
• Acting as thesis coordinator, including student intake, matching, and process management
• Contributing to course development and innovation in education
• Supporting educational organization and quality assurance activities

Your team

You will work within the Information Technology Group, an international and collaborative team of researchers and educators focusing on AI, data science, and software engineering. The group is part of Wageningen University & Research and contributes to education and research at the intersection of IT and life sciences.

You are an enthusiastic educator with strong communication skills and a passion for teaching programming and data science. You enjoy working in an international academic environment and supporting students in their learning and thesis trajectory.

You also possess:

• A MSc or PhD degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
• Experience in teaching programming (preferably Python) and/or data science courses
• Affinity with student supervision and academic education
• Strong organizational skills, preferably with experience in coordination roles
• Excellent communication skills in English

In our international working environment there is an increasing amount of communication in English. For this position it is about language level C1.

Scale 7 up to and including 10
WUR welcomes applications from international candidates. However, for applicants for this specific position from outside the EU/EFTA zone, immigration restrictions may apply based on Dutch and EU immigration laws. Such candidates may be eligible for an “orientation year” in the Netherlands or a visa as a “knowledge migrant”.

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed year-end bonus of 8.3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive gross salary of between €3546 and €5538 for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 10). As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract that can be extended - if possible within organizational circumstances - on good performance. Of course, we are happy to have a conversation with you if you have any questions about this.

We encourage development and internal mobility within our organisation. Our recruitment and selection policy sets out the conditions that apply specifically to you as a (former) employee. If you have any questions, we are happy to help.

Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees. 

Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center. This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.

Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.

For more information about the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Bedir Tekinerdogan, Chair Information Technology Group, via email: bedir.tekinerdogan@wur.nl

Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Noorien Abbas, Corporate Recruiter, via recruitment.ssg@wur.nl .

Ready to apply?
Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.
You can apply up to and including 8 June 2026. The first interviews are scheduled for mid June 2026. Internal candidates are preferred to apply before 16 May 2026.

Procedure
As part of our selection process, an assessment may be incorporated within the procedure

Welcome, safe, and valued
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization.

​The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch the video below to get an idea of our green campus!

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

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