Dean PPLE College (internal vacancy)
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Job Location:
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Do you believe education can change society Do you thrive on collaboration across disciplines Do you enjoy working with ambitious and critical students and colleagues in a dynamic team-oriented environment If so consider applying for the position of Dean of PPLE College at the University of Amsterdam. PPLE College offers a small-scale interdisciplinary three-year Bachelors programme in the social sciences integrating four disciplines: Politics Psychology Law and Economics & Business. It is part of the Faculty of Law operating in close collaboration with the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences and the Faculty of Economics and Business.
Join our vibrant and close-knit community!
We are looking for a collegial and inspiring academic leader with a passion for interdisciplinary education. The new dean will strengthen PPLEs connections with research schools further develop its alumni network and scholarship programme and expand collaborations with similar national and international initiatives. A strong research or social profile relevant to PPLE will be an asset in these efforts.
What you will do
The dean is the colleges educational and academic leader committed to interdisciplinary teaching and research. Bearing responsibility for the college overall and its day-to-day management the dean oversees programme development student recruitment management and development of academic and support staff quality assurance college facilities and budget. The dean stimulates participation and collaboration with relevant research groups fellow educational directors and staff of the faculties involved and with the University of Amsterdam as a whole. She or he maintains and extends PPLEs network of international partners and further develops the alumni and scholarship these tasks the dean is supported by the other two members of the management team: a programme director and a managing director. The dean also plays a role in the law facultys governance where relevant to the college.
What we expect from you
We are seeking an experienced academic Associate or Full Professor in one or more disciplines relevant to PPLE with a demonstrated passion for (interdisciplinary) education.
You also:
- Demonstrate the ability to connect people provide vision and operate strategically in your leadership role;
- Engage actively and effectively in networking both within and outside the University of Amsterdam;
- Have experience in operating in an administratively complex environment;
- Are socially engaged and committed to educations broader societal role;
- Have an excellent command of English and a good command of Dutch.
What we offer you
The position of dean is a temporary role of scientific staff for a period of 4 years that can be extended a maximum of two times. The appointment is for a maximum of 22.8 hours a week (0.6 FTE) at the Faculty of Law as Onderwijsdirecteur depending on your position and experience.
More on PPLE
PPLE College started in September 2014 and has developed into a very popular and successful programme. The organisation is mature robust and dynamic a fact reaffirmed by its recent successful re-accreditation.
The programme features an integrated talent-development programme intensive tutoring system inspiring educators and dedicated department to attract talented and ambitious students and staff. Every year between 220-250 first year students are selected from over 1300 applications. PPLE students and staff form a close community.
PPLE has its own support staff and dedicated facilities accessible only to PPLE students and staff located in the P-building on the Roeterseiland Campus in the heart of Amsterdam.
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If you recognise yourself in this profile and are interested in the role we look forward to receiving your application. Please include a CV and motivation letter (max. 1 page) that highlights why you are interested in this specific role the perspective you bring and how it fits into your unique path. You can apply via the red button up to and including December 15 2025. Interviews will take place in January 2026.
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Key Skills
- Fiscal Management
- Teacher Coaching
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Cordova
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
