Teacher Educator/Trainer for Citizenship and Research in International Education

Are you passionate about shaping the future of international education and inspiring the next generation of international teachers? Are you adept at bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical classroom application?    

What will you do 
We are seeking an enthusiastic and research informed international teacher educator to teach courses in Citizenship Education and Educational Research within our International Teacher Education programs. The successful candidate will become part of a dynamic and international team and will contribute to high quality education, student supervision and coaching, curriculum development, and the ongoing innovation of the program (Innovative Educational Concept: DBE).   

Where will you be working  
At NHL Stenden, our International Teacher Education (ITE) campus offers a unique, high quality pathway for aspiring international teachers in primary and secondary education. Our programs are taught in English by experienced international educators, our courses foster a supportive, inclusive environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive. We believe that diversity enriches the learning experience and prepares our student teachers to thrive in multicultural classrooms. International Teacher Education consists of:

The bachelor courses ITEPS and ITESS, which are offered at our campus in Meppel.
A masters track ITE, which is an online master course with two residentials in Leeuwarden.
A professorship ITE  will also be located at our campus in Meppel.

Over 600 international students are part of our ITE community, and most of them live in or around Meppel. About 70 percent of them are non-Dutch and our staff mirrors this international diversity. 
In this multicultural environment, we inspire students to reach their full potential and equip them for the rewarding career of an international teacher.

We welcome candidates with experiences and expertise from all over the world, and who want to deliver and co-create education to a diverse student body with a wide range of experience and perspectives. A fluency in academic English is an evident requirement, just like an awareness of current research in the areas of learning theory and a dedication to research-based practice. You will be part of the international ITE community located in Meppel, the Netherlands.

The ideal candidate has: 

We are seeking candidates who embody enthusiasm, flexibility, and a genuine passion for education. 

What we offer  
A meaningful job! Working at NHL Stenden means working in a challenging environment where you can mean something to students, society, and your colleagues.  We also offer very attractive employment conditions. In addition to the Collective Labour Agreement for higher professional education we have a number of terms and conditions unique to NHL Stenden. Conditions that are just that little bit different. You can read more about this on our website: The strength of our 10 conditions | NHL Stenden. 

Additonally  

The strength of NHL Stenden  
Our university of applied sciences is solidly embedded in the region and cultivates a global network approach. At our branches and in our worldwide partner network, we are constantly looking for innovative methods and ways to connect the professional field, education and research. Students, lecturers and researchers work in small teams on real-life issues and test their innovative ideas in a practical environment. Our education reflects current developments in the professional field. Regional, national and international.   
 
For the future, we need enterprising and inventive professionals who can transform their knowledge into innovative solutions. Who apply a smart vision to look beyond their field of study and who are not afraid to take action. That is NHL Stenden's strength: in a world that is changing increasingly rapidly, our people make the impossible possible.  
Curious? Take a look at our video: Get to know NHL Stenden.  

The procedure  
Are you the enthusiastic and inspiring colleague that we are looking for? Please send your letter of application and CV with the apply button addressed to Susie Pinhal, mentioning the vacancy number 3774 in the subject line. 

In your application, please consider the following questions:   

You can apply until Tuesday 30th of June 2026.  The interviews will take place online on Monday, 6th of July 2026. For any content related questions about the role, please contact Susie Pinhal, team leader ITEPS at susie.pinhal@nhlstenden.com. 

In addition to the usual selection process, your application letter and CV may also be shared with the Knowledge Safety Coordinator of NHL Stenden. As part of Knowledge Safety, an additional interview or Knowledge Safety screening may take place to ensure that sensitive information remains protected and that the knowledge shared within our organization contributes to society in a responsible manner.    

Are you already part of our organisation, or would you like to become part of it? We warmly invite you to apply. Where candidates are equally suitable, we are pleased to support career progression within our own organisation.  

Please note that unsolicited approaches in response to this vacancy are not appreciated.