Junior Lecturer Book and Paper Conservation

Are you an enthusiastic book and paper conservator who enjoys sharing your practical expertise with students We are looking for a junior lecturer to join our Book and Paper Conservation specialization for one this role you will contribute to practical teaching within one of Europes leading conservation programmes.

We are looking for an enthusiastic junior lecturer to strengthen the Book and Paper Conservation specialization within the Masters and Advanced Professional Program (APP) in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage.

Working closely with the senior lecturers you will support practical teaching help organize studio-based education and guide students in developing professional conservation skills. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career conservator to gain teaching experience while working in an internationally recognized conservation program.

• supporting the senior Book and Paper Conservation lecturers in the preparation and organization of practical education;
• teaching practical conservation skills within the Book and Paper Conservation specialization;
• contributing to practical teaching in the Minor and Masters program in Conservation and Restoration;
• supporting workshops and project-based education across the conservation curriculum;
• providing input for the assessment of first-year students under the supervision of the senior lecturers.

• a completed Masters degree and Advanced Professional Program (APP) in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage specializing in Book and Paper Conservation (or an equivalent program);
• demonstrable practical skills in book and paper conservation;
• the ability to clearly explain and demonstrate practical conservation techniques to students;
• excellent organizational skills and the ability to work accurately in a teaching environment;
• a collaborative attitude and enthusiasm to work closely with colleagues.

Because this is a temporary one-year appointment aimed at an early-career conservator possession of a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ/BKO) is not required upon appointment.

• a temporary appointment for 12 months (0.25 FTE) preferably starting on 1 September 2026;
• the opportunity to gain teaching experience within one of Europes leading conservation programs;
• close supervision and mentoring by experienced lecturers in Book and Paper Conservation;
• an inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam;
• salary in accordance with UFO profile Lecturer 4 (scale 10) of the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities depending on experience.

You will join the Conservation and Restoration capacity group a team of approximately 30 colleagues dedicated to the education and research in cultural heritage conservation. Teaching takes place primarily in the conservation studios of the Ateliergebouw shared with the Rijksmuseum and the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands (RCE) and in the Humanities Labs of the University of Amsterdam. This unique environment offers close collaboration with leading professionals in the conservation field.

Questions

For questions about the position or department you can contact us during office hours at: prof. dr. M. (Maarten) van Bommel ()

Application

If you recognize yourself in the profile and are interested in the position we look forward to receiving your application.

The vacancy closes on 16 August 2026. The interviews will take place on 18 and 25 of August.