Vacancies student participation Humanities

Do you enjoy contributing to the education and policies of the Humanities faculty in addition to your studies? Each year, new student representatives are there to serve the students of our faculty. Apply now for one of the following positions:

Member of your programme's Curriculum Commitee
Student member Board of Studies
Department assessor
Faculty student assessor
University student assessor
Student member of the Faculty Council
Student section of the University Board

As a student representative, you have a say in education and will learn how the faculty works. This way, you will ensure that the student perspective is included in the development of policy. You can apply until May 1, 2024.

Which vacancies can you apply for?

Curriculum Committee member (2-4 hours a week)

In the Curriculum Committee (OC), lecturers and students of a program jointly discuss the quality of education within that study programme. The OC gives solicited and unsolicited advice on education-related matters, reviews course evaluations and has a say in the Education and Examination Regulations. Mail the program committee of your study for more information, or watch this video on the work of the OC.

Student member Board of Studies (4 hours a week)

As a student member of the Board of Education Directors, you participate in discussions about educational developments within the faculty. You will be involved in a range of topics, such as digital literacy, (international) student wellbeing, or plans for educational innovation. As a student representative, you provide both solicited and unsolicited advice to the directors of education and the vice deans.

Department assessor (4-8 hours a week)

The department assessor focuses on education and student interests within a department. You advise the department board on matters concerning students, maintain contact with curriculum committees (OCs), and may contribute to various projects within the department. You can only apply for an assessor position in the department that houses your own degree programme.

Faculty student assessor (16 hours a week)

As the student assessor, you are a member of the Faculty Board and advise on education and other matters relevant to students. You have a say in faculty policy and ensure that student interests are considered in decision-making. You are the key link between students, study associations and foundations, the Faculty Board, faculty staff, and the Faculty Council. You can also initiate your own projects to help improve the faculty. This role is especially suited to students with previous experience in student representation or other governance-related positions.

University student assessor (full time)

As a student-assessor to the Executive Board, you participate in discussions about university policies, focussing primarily on education- and student-related matters. You advise the Executive Board and highlight the student perspective in decision-making. You maintain good relations with students within the university and are well aware of what is going on among students. With this knowledge, you make an important contribution to decision-making at the university level. There is also plenty of room for your personal input and your own projects. Note: this position is especially suitable for students who already have administrative experience, or have held other positions within student representation. Check this link for more information!

Student member of the Faculty Council (4 hours general member, 8 hours board position)

As a student member of the Faculty Council (FR), you represent all students of your faculty. Together with the staff delegation of the FR, you have the right of consent and advisory right on faculty policies regarding education, research, finance, personnel & organisation. The FR advises the board both upon request and unsolicited. For certain matters, such as the main outlines of the budget and specific parts of the Education and Examination Regulations (EER), the council has the right of consent. Additionally, there is the option to create your own initiatives. For more information, get in touch through our email: studentengeleding.gw@uu.nl or visit the Faculty Council website.

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Together with 11 other students, you form the student delegation of the Faculty Council. In this role, you represent all students of the Faculty of Humanities. You do this by providing advice on policies formulated by the faculty board. In different committees on subjects such as education, research, and finance, you bring the student perspective and collaborate with the staff delegation of the Faculty Council to prepare for council meetings, which take place six times a year. Additionally, there is room for your own initiatives, which you can design and/or create with your fellow council members.

For the 2025/2026 academic year, we are looking for new enthusiastic students who would like to contribute to the faculty. You can join one of the two existing parties: De Vrije Student or VUUR, or create your own list.

What will you do?

Participate in committee meetings with faculty board members in which you discuss policy documents and represent the student perspective.
Attend a Faculty Council meeting every six weeks, where you question the faculty board about the proposed policies.
Analyse policy documents and formulate questions and recommendations.
Propose and defend your own initiatives.
Maintain contact with fellow students to stay informed about their concerns and needs.

When can you apply?

You are enrolled in a Bachelor’s or (research) Master’s programme at the Faculty of Humanities.
You are eager to represent your fellow students and are not afraid to voice your opinion.
You have strong communication and collaboration skills.
You are well aware of student concerns within the faculty.

Time commitment and compensation

As a general student member of the Faculty Council, you work 4 hours per week. If you hold one of the three board positions, you work 8 hours per week. In both cases, you receive a board grant.

Appointment procedure

10 April 2025 – Party lists are submitted to the election committee. Before this date, you must be registered with an existing list or have started your own list. For specific deadlines of existing parties, see : De Vrije Student or VUUR.
From 12 till 14 May 2025 the elections take place, and candidates can campaign to get elected for the Faculty Council for the academic year of 2025/2026.
Students that are interested can get more information by emailing studentengeleding.gw@uu.nl. Applying for one of the lists can via the same email address.
If you want the create your own list, you can get more information from the Kiescommissie.

Language

From the academic year 2023-2024 onwards, the Faculty Council will conduct its meetings multilingually with the use of Lingua Receptiva (listening language). This means that the working language will be Dutch and that participating in meetings and discussion in English will be facilitated. Passive knowledge of Dutch is a plus; Utrecht University provides various courses and tools to support those who would like to improve their understanding of Dutch. Documents discussed in council meetings will be available in both Dutch and English.

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As a student member of the Board of Education Directors, you provide advice on educational matters from a student perspective and are involved in faculty-wide educational changes from an early stage. The Board meets once every six weeks to discuss faculty educational plans and engages with topics such as the digital literacy learning pathway, (international) student wellbeing, generative AI in education, and innovation in teaching.

In addition to Board meetings—which you prepare with a policy officer—you also regularly attend other faculty and departmental meetings. You will also join the committees responsible for assessing teacher development at basic and senior levels (BKO/SKO).

For the academic year 2024–2025, we are looking for two students: one Bachelor’s student to join the Board of Education Directors for the Undergraduate Schools (UgS), and one Master’s student to join the Board of Studies for the Graduate School of Humanities (GS).

What will you do?

Attend Board of Education Directors meetings once every six weeks as an advisory member, representing the interests of Humanities students.
Regularly consult with policy officers in preparation for Board meetings.
Join various faculty and departmental meetings.
Participate in the BKO committee (for Bachelor’s students) or the SKO committee (for Master’s students).
Consult regularly with the student assessor, department assessors, and other student representatives such as programme committee members and the Faculty Council.
Join the advisory group for the BA Portfolio Project Team.

Who can apply?

You are enrolled in a Bachelor’s programme (for the Bachelor’s position) or a Master’s/Research mMster’s programme (for the Master’s position) within the Faculty of Humanities.
You have insight into and an interest in the faculty’s educational offerings and policies.
You enjoy talking with a wide range of people, including members of curriculum committees, faculty council representatives, and the student assessor.
Preferably, you have experience in student representation or in an education-related role within a study association.

Note: simultaneously being a member of both a curriculum committee and the Board is not recommended

Time commitment and compensation

As a student member of the Board of Education Directors, you work approximately 4 hours per week. You will receive a board grant as compensation.

Appointment procedure

The Dean defines the role profile
The student assessor, department assessors, current student members of the Board, and the chair of the student section of the Faculty Council promote the vacancy in collaboration with study associations and curriculum committees.
Candidates may request information from current student Board members and submit their CV and motivation letter to the faculty board secretary.
The vice deans for education conduct interviews and submit their appointment recommendations to the Dean.
The Dean makes the final decision and appoints the student members.

Timeline

May 6, 2024 – Deadline for submitting applications (CV and motivation letter) to the Dean via the faculty board secretary: c.habets@uu.nl.
Before June 2, 2024 – Interviews are conducted by the vice deans for education and a student representative. The vice dean nominates two candidates (one BA and one MA) to the Dean via the board secretary
June 2, 2024 – Student members of the Board of Education Directors for 2024–2025 are announced, .

More information

Information about the position can be obtained from the faculty student assessor, Finn, via studentassessor.gw@uu.nl.

Profile

As department assessor, you act as the link between the students of the various degree programmes within your department and the department board. You are a student advisory member of the board, representing the student perspective during board meetings and consultations with the director(s) of education. In these settings, you discuss matters related to education and student life within the department.

You’ll also be in contact with department staff, student representatives such as curriculum committees and the faculty council (especially student members from your department). Additionally, you regularly meet with fellow department assessors. Please note: you can only become assessor in the department of your own programme.

What will you do?

• Attend regular department board meetings and stay in close contact with the director(s) of education.
• Maintain communication with curriculum committees (OCs).
• Consult with the faculty student assessor and student representatives on the faculty council and the Board of Education Directors.
• Co-organise the faculty-wide student representation meetings.
• Initiate your own projects, such as organising feedback sessions or meetings with departmental student associations.

Who can apply?

You are currently enrolled in one of the degree programmes within the department.
You are proactive and enjoy launching new projects.
You have strong communication skills in both Dutch and English.
Preferably, you have experience in student representation or a study association.
You are a team player and enjoy engaging with different people, such as OC members, faculty council representatives, and the student assessor.

Time commitment and compensation

The position requires 4 hours per week (for F&R, GKG, and MCW) or 8 hours per week (for TLC). You will receive a board grant as compensation.

Appointment procedure

• The Dean defines the profile.
• The student assessor, department assessors, student members of the Board of Education Directors, and the chair of the student section of the faculty council promote the vacancy, in collaboration with study associations and curriculum committees.
• Interested students can request information from current department assessors and then submit their application and motivation to the faculty board secretary.
• The department heads (or directors of education) conduct interviews and make a recommendation to the Dean.
• The Dean makes the final decision and appoints the assessors for a one-year term.

Timeline

May 6, 2025 – Application deadline. Submit your CV and motivation to the Dean via the faculty board secretary: c.habets@uu.nl.
Before June 2, 2025 – Candidate interviews are held within the departments. Department heads make their recommendations to the Dean via the secretary.
June 2, 2025 – Department assessors for 2025–2026 are announced.

More information

For more information about the role, feel free to contact the faculty student assessor, Finn, via via studentassessor.gw@uu.nl.

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As student assessor, you are the link between students of the Faculty of Humanities and the Faculty Board. You are a student member of the board and attend its meetings and consultations. You have input on faculty policy, with a particular focus on educational policy and student affairs.

The Faculty Board is the highest governing body within the faculty and sets policy for the entire faculty. As student assessor, you ensure that student interests are represented at this level and that the student voice is reflected in policymaking.

In addition, you can initiate your own projects to further improve the faculty. You will be in frequent contact with study associations and foundations, department assessors, the Faculty Council, the Faculty Board, and faculty staff. You will deal with a wide range of topics: educational innovation plans, support for study associations, communication to students, internationalisation, and social safety. Above all, you represent the student perspective across the Faculty of Humanities.

What will you do?

Attend Faculty Board meetings and maintain regular contact with board members.
Represent student interests and stay informed about what is going on within the faculty.
Advise the Faculty Board on the quality of education (and quality assurance), as well as on student affairs, incorporating feedback from students and other representatives.
Meet regularly with department assessors, student members of the Board of Education Directors, and the student section of the Faculty Council.
Coordinate the allocation of board grants for study associations on behalf of the Faculty Board.
Represent the Faculty Board in communications with Humanities study associations and you participate in the Humanities Study Association Council (SVO).
Initiate or continue projects that promote the sense of community among Humanities students.
Participate in the Utrecht Council of Assessors and the national network of Student Assessors in Arts and Humanities.

Who can apply?

You are a student at the Faculty of Humanities.
You are proactive and enjoy initiating new projects and activities.
You have strong communication skills in both Dutch and English.
You are able to work independently.
You enjoy collaboration, networking, and engaging with a variety of people—such as programme committee members, faculty council representatives, and student board members from study associations.
• You have previous experience in student representation or have been active in a study association or other student governance body

Time commitment

As a student assessor, you will be appointed as a student assistant for 16 hours per week (0.4 FTE).

Appointment procedure

The dean sets the profile.
Student assessor, departemental assessors, student members Board of Studies and the chairperson of the student section distribute and promote the vacancy, in consultation with the study associations and curriculum committees.
The Dean invites candidates, decides and appoints them. Appointment is for one year.

Timeline

1 May 2024: Deadline for submitting applications and providing resume and motivation to the Dean, via the Board Secretary, c.habets@uu.nl.
Before 1 June 2024: Dean, Board secretary and student assessor and a student representative conduct interviews with candidates.
1 Juni 2024: Student assessor 2024-2025 is announced.

More information

Information about the position can be obtained from our student-assessor via studentassessor.gw@uu.nl.

Questions?

Compensation

As a student representative, you will receive compensation. This depends on which position you hold. The drop down below shows exactly how much this is for this academic year. Next academic year these amounts will remain about the same, but changes slightly up/down are possible.

» Download the Compensation student members curriculum committees at the Humantities faculty (pdf)

You will receive a management participation grant (in Dutch: bestuursbeurs) for your participation. The amount you receive depends on the type of tuition fee you pay and the amount of time you spend on the position.

Principles

The UU's management participation grant will be followed.
The scheme applies to all administrative and participatory bodies listed in the Faculty Regulations of the Faculty of Humanities in which students participate.
The regulation applies only to students appointed by the Dean.
It is based on a real investment by the student. This investment will be reviewed by the chairs of the appropriate bodies before the payment is made.

Number of half-days allowance per position

Student Assessor: allowance for 16 hours a week, salary equal to a student assistant
CC members: allowance for less than half a working day.
Student members faculty council:
- Chairman, vice-chairman and secretary: allowance for two half working days
- Other members: allowance for half a working day.
Departement Assessor: remuneration for half a working day (the TLC lecturer receives a remuneration for two half days because of the large number of courses).
Members Board Undergraduate School and Board of Studies Graduate School of Humanities (GSH) room Master's programmes, who are also members of the testing committee Basic Teaching Qualification (BKO) or Senior Teaching Qualification (SKOw): compensation for half a working day.

Do you receive an additional grant from DUO?

Students who receive a additional grant from DUO in the year that they participate in the Curriculum Committee are entitled to a supplement to their management participation grant.

Students can apply for this by taking the following steps:

The student requests a 'declaration additional grant DUO' via bestuurlijkactiefuu@uu.nl before May 1st 2022.
The student sends along a pdf of the message from DUO which states the amount of the additional grant in September 2021. You received this message in October or November of 2020.
The student dean writes out a statement and sends it to the student in pdf. The student dean includes bestuursbeurs.gw@uu.nl in the cc (so the Faculty Office is also aware).

Payment

At the end of the academic year, the Faculty will check how everyone is enrolled and arrange the payment. The payment will take place at the end of the academic year. You will receive a notification of the application procedure by then.

Structure of the management participation grant (bestuursbeurs)

The grant exists of two parts. All students receive a fixed amount to compensate their earnings on the basis of the number of working hours; this is the basic amount.

In addition to the basic amount, you will receive a supplement, of which the amount depends on the type of tuition fees you pay and any delays you incur while serving as a student representative. It has been decided by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science that all students will receive a discount on the tuition fee and pay a lower amount. This discount has been taken into account in determining the amount of the grant.

We distinguish students who pay the following types of tuition fees:

First-year students who are studying in Higher Education for the first time pay a reduced statutory fee (a lower amount also applies to PPE students). This group always receives the supplement, regardless of the extent of the delay.
Senior students who pay the regular statutory rate, or the increased statutory rate (PPE students only). This group will always receive the supplement, regardless of the extent of the delay.
Students who pay the institutional rate (for students who have already obtained a degree in Higher Education or have a non-EEA nationality). This group will be paid the supplement only after proving the delay at the end of the year.

For questions, please contact studentassessor.gw@uu.nl or see the page on student participation in the Faculty of Humanities.

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Vacancies student participation Humanities

Which vacancies can you apply for?

Curriculum Committee member (2-4 hours a week)

Student member Board of Studies (4 hours a week)

Department assessor (4-8 hours a week)

Faculty student assessor (16 hours a week)

University student assessor (full time)

Student member of the Faculty Council (4 hours general member, 8 hours board position)

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Vacancy student member of the Faculty Council 2025-2026

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Vacancy student member Board of Studies 2025-2026

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Vacancy department assessor 2025-2026

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Vacancy student assessor 2024-2025

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