Lector
Junior University Lecturer Public Administration & Organizational Science Vast
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.