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Practical Assistant educational support history

Flemish BrabantHybrid20 hours/week6-12months

A faculty of an educational institution is looking for a part-time practical assistant to provide substantive and practical support for the didactic renewal of the curriculum and education in the history program. The role involves guidance from the program director and close collaboration with lecturers and practical assistants.

What you will do.

  • Monitoring ongoing educational projects and initiating didactic innovations (e.g., regarding learning pathways, Generative AI, teaching methods, assessment forms).
  • Didactic preparation and support for methodological course units such as Research Methods: texts, images, and artifacts. Specifically, you will help organize educational activities and review assignments.
  • Supporting the team of practical assistants during peak periods (assessment of exams and/or papers).
  • Coordination and planning of research seminars in the Master of History and additional excursions.
  • Organizing feedback moments for the course units you support. You are responsible for a clear and correct evaluation of these course units and provide students with constructive written and/or oral feedback.
  • Acting as a contact person for students, lecturers, administration, and consultative bodies.
  • Being an accessible point of contact for the course units you support.
  • Participating in recruitment activities and taking on one or more invigilation duties per examination period.

Profile

  • You have a Master's degree in history.
  • You achieved an average annual result of distinction (or higher) during your studies.
  • You have didactic skills and can motivate students.
  • You are passionate about education and educational innovation.
  • You possess excellent interpersonal skills.
  • You can work both independently and in a team.
  • You are proactive, stress-resistant, and flexible.
  • You have organizational and social skills and interests.
  • You have very good editorial, organizational, communication, and ICT skills.
  • You have an excellent command of Dutch and a good command of English and French, both orally and in writing. Your language skills enable you to accurately assess students' (academic) writing skills.
  • Educational competence (diploma of educational master, SLO, or through experience) is a plus.

Practical aspects.

  • The position is part of a broader team of educational support staff who will contribute to the renewal of faculty curricula.
  • Great importance is attached to team building, collaboration, consultation, participation, and collegiality.
  • There is room for initiative and commitment.
  • Opportunities for training are offered, and attention is paid to a feasible work-life balance.
  • The work environment includes both sufficient on-campus presence and possibilities for teleworking, according to team agreements.

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