Sustainability, in its broadest definition, is the cornerstone of research and education in the Department of Built Environment. We take the lead in (re)shaping the built environment to be future-proof, safe, healthy, inclusive and respectful of planetary boundaries. We house the entire spectrum of technology, engineering, design, and human behavior disciplines in the built environment, with world-class experimental facilities at all scales. This allows us to address societal challenges from a uniquely integrated perspective.

Introduction

Are you passionate about teaching young students about urban design? Collaborate with students and societal actors in real world urban living labs on real world assignments? Develop innovative design and planning strategies for sustainable, inclusive and resilient cities for future generations?

Job Description

We are looking for a lecturer who is eager to work on the education of tomorrows designers and city builders and to contribute to our urban living lab collaborative impact programs and projects on systemic urban transition. All to make a lasting impact on the reform of our cities to become more sustainable future living environments enabling future generations a more lasting and inclusive quality of life.

Urbanism and Urban Architecture group

In this role you will be positioned in the chair of Urbanism and Urban Architecture. Buildings, cities and regions matter to people’s lives. Well-planned cities help communities prosper and flourish, and therefore city planners can make a difference. Planning for better cities requires new forms of collaboration, organizational structures and new urban futures. In rethinking the fundamental societal challenges facing the urbanizing world today, UUA realizes interaction between urban planning and design, cultural heritage and place identity, as well as public space design and architecture. Our work is firmly rooted in inter- and trans-disciplinary theories and methods form the fields of urban planning and design, urban studies as well as innovation and transition studies.

These fundamental challenges playing out in cities in the global north and the Netherlands in general, are especially pressing in booming regions like the Metropolitan Region Eindhoven. Moreover, in the MRE there is a strong eco-system of quadruple helix governance taking on as a region itself to develop innovative solution pathways to (trans)form the urban living environment in such a way that these challenges of sustainable urban development are met in the interest of society at large and future generations.

The UUA chair has therefore developed extensive and structural collaborations with stake- and shareholders in the MRE to work on these challenges, bridging teaching and research into innovative pathways with sustainable and beneficial societal impact. The group works on a broad gamma of topics in collaborative long-term programs ranging from healthy cities, inclusive cities, and circular cities to historical cities. Touching on topics like active lifestyle and active environment design, housing cultures and neighborhood design, climate change and public space and urban green infrastructure design, new economies and historical urban landscape design.

The chair is shaping these collaborations through a combination of challenge-based learning, action field research and learning organizations. In teaching, this is organized through the Urban Lab programs, in research through the Urban Development Initiative (UDI) programs.

Key objectives of the position
Within the Urbanism and Urban Architecture chair group, the lecturer will contribute to education and our impact programs in the Urban Lab.

You will be involved both in the education part of the bachelor Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences (AUBS) as well as in the Master track in Urban Systems and Real Estate (USRE), the Master track AUDE and the combined track AUDE-USRE. Especially in the master track USRE, the interaction between research and design, between theory and practice is central, both on the level of district master planning, the city plan, and that of the region. You will predominantly teach design studios and contribute to some lecture series, both as member of the teaching team but over time also as responsible teacher for certain courses.

Job Requirements

The candidate we are looking for

• holds a Master Degree in the field of urban design and planning or a related field;
• has preferable some years of experience in professional practice in the Netherlands or in comparable contexts
• has a broad orientation in urban design and planning as well as the various subfields, and is well-informed about recent developments in this field at an international level; this broadness over a wide spectrum of urban design and planning is evidenced with projects, publications, etc.
• has access to adequate networks in the professional practice, whether in planning, consultancy or public administration;
• has proven didactic qualities and the ability to pass on knowledge and skills to students;
• is able to use rigorous scientific approaches to problems of applied relevance;
• is willing to work on education and applied research within a team.
• has a good command of English, both orally and in writing.

If you are concerned that you don’t meet all the requirements sufficiently, but the job does excite you, then be sure to respond, we would love to look at your profile.

Conditions of Employment

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10 (min. € 3,546 max. € 5,538).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical.
• A selection model for additional fringe benefits.
• Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Unlimited access to the modern on campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching.
• Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet.
• A generous employer contribution to the favorable ABP pension plan.

Here you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

About us

We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.

Sustainability, in its broadest definition, is the cornerstone of research and education in the Department of Built Environment. We take the lead in (re)shaping the built environment to be future-proof, safe, healthy, inclusive and respectful of planetary boundaries. We house the entire spectrum of technology, engineering, design, and human behavior disciplines in the built environment, with world-class experimental facilities at all scales. This allows us to address societal challenges from a uniquely integrated perspective.

Information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more?
Please contact the hiring manager Prof.dr.ir. P.J.V. (Pieter) van Wesemael, Full Professor, p.j.v.v.wesemael@tue.nl or +31 40 247 41 31.

Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact Leo van Houten. HR-Advisor, l.v.houten@tue.nl or +31 40 247 82 69.

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Application

If you are interested, please use the ‘apply’ button to send us your CV and letter of application with your motivation and a description of your qualifications.

Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. Please note that incomplete applications may not be considered and could be rejected.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.
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Type of employment: temporary employment with possibility of permanent employment | Contract type: part-time | Number of positions: 1 | Full-time equivalent: 0.8 FTE | City: Eindhoven | County: | Country: Netherlands | Reference number: 2026/336 | Published: 2026-06-11 | Last application date: 2026-07-11