Are you fluent in Node.js, REST APIs, and coaching students in tech projects?
Join us at Thomas More and teach development with a creative mindset.
Teach Back-End API Development & Development 5
Coach international student teams in semester projects
Support interdisciplinary challenges during start & theme weeks
Mechelen – Campus De Ham
15% teaching role
Deadline: June 25
Company Description
Thomas More is the largest university of applied sciences in Flanders, Belgium, offering a range of bachelor's degree, short bachelor's degree, and postgraduate programs in English and Dutch. With a vibrant international character, students from over 72 different nationalities participate in hands-on education, working with international companies on projects and internships. As part of the KU Leuven association, Thomas More upholds a high educational standard and participates in various research projects.
Role Description
Within the English-taught programme International Digital Experience Design (iXD), you guide students in building the technical backbone of digital products.
Your responsibilities include:
* Teaching Back-end API Development, focusing on designing, developing and testing APIs that connect digital interfaces with data sources.
* Coaching students in Digital Product 4, the fourth-semester team project, where you provide technical support for the development component.
* Teaching Development 5, where students explore experimental technologies with room for AI, generative tools, and innovation.
* Actively contributing to the programme's start week and two themed weeks, collaborating on inspiring challenges and group assignments.
You help students strengthen their technical skills while connecting them to user experience, creativity, and collaboration.
Qualifications
* You hold a bachelor's or master's degree in information management and multimedia, multimedia and creative technologies, applied computer science, software development, digital media, or a related field — or you have equivalent professional experience.
* You have hands-on experience in back-end development and building RESTful APIs.
* You're familiar with technologies such as Node.js, Express, databases, and version control.
* You know how to explain technical topics clearly and accessibly to students with diverse backgrounds.
* You have a coaching mindset and enjoy working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
* You speak fluent English and feel at ease in an international classroom setting.