(Junior) University Lecturer Public Administration & Organizational Science

Established in 2009, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the youngest faculty of the University of Aruba. For its Department in Public Administration & Organizational Sciences (PAOS), FAS is seeking a dynamic colleague for the position of:
 

(JUNIOR) UNIVERSITY LECTURER PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & ORGANIZATIONAL SCIENCE (1,0 fte)
 

The PAOS department educates students for professional roles as policy advisors, consultants, managers, and researchers within the public, semi-public, and private sectors in Aruba. It is committed to developing dynamic leaders who are analytical, socially responsible, ethically grounded, and able to address emerging local and regional challenges. Alongside its educational mission, PAOS emphasizes knowledge creation within the context of a small island state. Its research aims to be directly relevant and of practical value to the University of Aruba and Aruban society. The department prides itself on a dedicated and skilled team of lecturers, strong ties to the Aruban professional field, a local and international academic orientation, active international collaborations, and successful bachelor’s and master’s graduates.
 

Your main responsibilities are:

• Teach courses in the (wo) Bachelor's and Master's programs in the fields of public administration, organizational sciences, and management studies, with related administrative duties;
• Supervise theses in the Bachelor's and Master’s programs;
• Contribute to the continuous innovation and quality processes of the programs;
• Assist in (commissioned) research with practical societal and academic impact, related to the Research Agenda OGM: Navigating complexity- Organizing quality in small island states;
• Assist in (commissioned) projects and activities of the Aruba Institute for Good Governance & Leadership (GG&L);
• Perform and contribute to other administrative activities for the benefit of the state of affairs of the programs, PAOS department, and the faculty.
   

The ideal candidate:

• Holds a master’s degree in public administration, political science, or a related social science discipline;
• Demonstrates affinity with academic research, teaching (community-engaged learning, blended learning), and advising;
• Has the certificate "basiskwalificatie onderwijs" (BKO) or a comparable certificate; If not, is willing to obtain their certification;
• Is motivated to contribute to the sustainable development of Aruba and other small island states through interactive contextual education and impactful research;
• Has affinity with social science research methods, particularly quantitative and qualitative research methods;
• Possesses strong organizational, analytical, intrapersonal, and communication skills;
• Can provide and receive constructive feedback to/from peers and students;
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Dutch, is willing to learn Papiamento;
• Shows sensitivity to and awareness of cultural context, diversity, and inclusion;
• Key competencies include: flexibility, accountability, process & result oriented, leadership, critical and analytic thinking, team player, and ability to (continue to) work independently and proactively.
   

We offer a pleasant working environment within a small university with around 800 students that is in full development. The small scale of our organization means that we offer a diversity of work and roles, from providing teaching and conducting research to holding administrative positions.
 

This position is for a full-time (40-hour-per-week) appointment and is subject to the remuneration scheme of the University of Aruba. The appointment is for a contract period of one (1) to three (3) years with the possibility of a contract extension based on a good performance evaluation and unchanged organizational conditions. Part of our secondary employment conditions includes 30 vacation days, 13 ATV days, a vacation allowance, a pension plan, additional health insurance, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
 

Interested? Submit your application through https://careers.portal.ua.aw/ before June 15th, 2026. Information about our Bachelor's and Master’s programs can be found in the study guides on our website. For more information about the position, please get in touch with the dean, Dr. Mieke de Droog (mieke.de.droog@ua.aw). One (or more) job interviews, a medical exam, an assessment test, and a certificate of good conduct are in accordance with our rules of application and a standard part of our recruitment and selection procedure.