Lecturer (D3) in Television Studies, Film Studies, or Cross Media Culture

The Department of Media Studies is seeking a lecturer on a permanent contract to coordinate and teach on the Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in Media and Culture, particularly within the specialisations of Television and Cross-Media Culture and of Film Studies. 

Candidates should have expertise in theoretical, historical and aesthetic approaches within Media Studies and the humanities more broadly, as well as knowledge of contemporary debates and developments in television studies, film studies, or cross-media culture. Successful candidates will join either the Film Team or the Television and Cross Media Culture Team in the Media Studies department.

Come join us!

Our lecturers are expected to be able to teach a wide range of subjects within the Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in Media and Culture, including courses in the fields of television studies and film studies, including media aesthetics, media research, global media culture, philosophy of the humanities, and current themes in cross-media culture. Teaching responsibilities include, among other things, coordinating and developing courses, supervising theses, and providing student guidance.

This what you will be doing

• Teaching Bachelor and Master courses;


• Supervising Bachelor and Master theses;


• Contributing to the improvement of education and identifying areas for enhancement;


• Making contributions to the development and implementation of pedagogical improvements content of the designated curriculum;


• Staying up to date with the academic literature of the field and integrating new disciplinary and research insights in teaching; and


• Executing coordinating and administrative duties.

This is what we ask of you

• PhD in film, television and/or media studies, or a related field with a focus on aesthetics, theory and history of audiovisual media;


• Versatility in teaching fim studies, television studies, or media studies across various levels;


• Experience in delivering lectures, leading seminars, and supervising theses;


• Ability to operate within more than one educational programme;


• A University Teaching Qualification (UTQ). If you have not attained a UTQ you are required to start with the UTQ track upon commencement of your employment contract and obtain the qualification within three years of employment;


• Good command of Dutch and English. Ability to teach in Dutch is preferred, but If you do not speak Dutch, an active and passive command must be acquired within the first two years of employment and the state examination for Dutch as a Second Language programme II must be passed; and


• Participating in committees and working groups.

This is what we offer you

• We offer a temporary contract for a period of one year, with a probationary period of two months, preferably starting from 1 September 2026. After a positive performance evaluation, the contract will be converted to a permanent position;


• Depending on relevant experience, the salary at the start of the employment is between EUR 4,728 until EUR 6,433 gross per month based on full-time employment for a 38-hour working week. In addition, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year allowance. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities is applicable;


• Attaining the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ);


• Attaining the Dutch as a Second Language programme II;


• Excellent possibilities for further professional development;


• An enthusiastic, inspiring and professional academic team; and


• An inspiring academic and international work environment in the heart of Amsterdam.

This is where you'll be working

You will be a member of the Television and Cross-Media Culture Team or the Film Team in the Media Studies department. You will be working within an enthusiastic team comprising around 40 academic colleagues. The teams deliver the Bachelor’s programme in Media and Culture and various (research-based and work-integrated) Master’s programmes with specialisations in Film Studies and Global Cross Media Cultures. Within the team, you will be asked to contribute to the existing curriculum but will also be given freedom to develop (parts of) courses according to your own academic specialization.

We prepare our students for a career as a researcher or as a critical professional capable of reflecting on professional practice and on their own role within that practice.

The Department of Media Studies

Together with four other teams, the Film Team and the Television and Cross-Media Culture Team form the Department of Media Studies. It is one of the largest departments within the faculty, where PhD candidates, researchers, and academic and practice-based lecturers work closely together. Due to the department’s international character, the working languages are a mix of Dutch and English.

About the Faculty of Humanities

The Faculty of Humanities encompasses a broad spectrum of progressive teaching and research. From the historic heart of Amsterdam, it maintains close links with numerous partners in the cultural, social and business sectors. As such, it forms part of a humanities hub of international standing.

If the profile matches your expertise and you are interested in the position, we look forward to receiving your application. Please send your cover letter and CV as a single PDF file.

The vacancy closes on 26 June 2026. The first round of interviews will take place in the period 8 – 17 July 2026. A trial lecture may form part of the application process.

For questions about the position or department, you can contact:

• Misha Kavka, [email protected]


• Chair, Media Studies Department