New UvA lecturer policy

The UvA is currently working on a new lecturer policy. The new policy, for which an outline has been drawn up, is intended to reduce the number of temporary appointments, improve job security for lecturers and offer more career prospects. Aim and starting points of the new lecturer policy. The outline lecturer policy document sets out principles for improving the job security and career opportunities of lecturers. The starting points are as follows: Recognition of the lecturer position as a full-fledged position within the university; Increasing job security; Adequate scope and interpretation of the employment relationship; Career prospects through the development of a career path for lecturers; Transparency, for example about the workload, career and future prospects. Constructive discussion with UCLO and Central Works Council. On Friday, 8 April, the outline of the new policy - which was also discussed with the deans in March - was on the agenda of a meeting between the Executive Board and representatives of the University Local Consultative Committee (UCLO) and the Central Works Council.