The Master Architecture and the Master Urbanism (MAU) are four-year part-time master programs at Fontys Academy of the Arts in Tilburg (Academie van Bouwkunst). Our students combine their professional practice with academic exploration and reflection, developing into designers who approach complex spatial challenges with a critical and socially engaged perspective. At the heart of the MAU lies the concept of “learning in practice,” where students link real-world challenges from their work context to academic research and design experimentation. In a setting that emphasizes dialogue, social engagement, and spatial imagination, students develop their own position as designers and actively reflect on the role of architecture and urbanism in a complex world.

As Graduation Coordinator, you play a pivotal role in the graduation process of our students. You are responsible for the organization, guidance, and quality assurance of the graduation trajectory. Together with core lecturers, researchers, and external reviewers, you ensure an inspiring, transparent, and well-structured process in which students prepare to become thoughtful, responsible, and compassionate architects and urbanists for the future.

Beyond coordination and teaching, you actively contribute to the ongoing development of the program: you bring in your professional practice experience, share your vision on the future of architecture and urbanism, and participate in shaping the curriculum. With your background in design researc, you help strengthen the academic and reflective dimension of the program. You have the capacity to inspire and motivate students, guiding them to explore their own positions as designers.

You hold an academic level of thinking and a deep-rooted passion for architecture and urban planning, you have outstanding organizational skills and maintain a broad (inter)national network of architects, urban planners and cultural institutions, contributing to a strong professional presence within the professional field.

For questions about the job, please contact our Management Team:

For substantive questions about the position or the program, please contact Alda Alagic at a.alagic@fontys.nl / +31634202805.
For questions regarding the application procedure, please contact Ingrid Westendorp at i.westendorpvanoeteren@fontys.nl / +31620968695

Meet our team

At the Master of Architecture and Urbanism, you will join a small, dedicated, and international team of lecturers, researchers, and practitioners who are closely connected to the professional field. Alongside this team, a wide range of guest teachers and lecturers contribute to the program, enriching the curriculum with their expertise in design studios, theory classes, and research seminars. The program thrives on a culture of dialogue, reflection, and co-creation, where we invite real-world challenges from practice into the academic environment. This creates a dynamic and inspiring learning community in which experimentation, critical thinking, research and design are central. As part of this team, you contribute to an environment that values curiosity, collaboration, and the development of each student’s unique design position.

This is how you make an impact

What will you do?

• Coordinate , teach and manage the graduation process within the master’s program.

• Guide and advise students in preparing and executing their graduation projects.

• Organize progress reviews, assessments, and final presentations (including the annual Graduation Show).

• Liaise with internal and external reviewers and examination committees.

• Safeguard the quality, transparency, and consistency of the graduation process.

• Contribute to the development of the curriculum and renewal of graduation education.

• Bring in professional practice experience, design research expertise, and a vision on the societal role and future of the discipline.

• Inspire and motivate students to develop their own critical and imaginative design positions.

Who are you?

• You hold a Master’s degree (preferably in Architecture, Urbanism).

• You have substantial experience in the professional field of architecture and/or urbanism.

• You have affinity and experience with design research and related research fields.

• You can articulate a clear vision on the societal challenges and future of the discipline.

• You have experience in education, supervision, or coordination within an academic or design context.

• You are communicative, inspiring, and capable of motivating and connecting students and colleagues.

• You are attentive to quality, process, and the individual learning pathways of students.

• You are  proficient in Microsoft Excel and Adobe InDesign

Employment conditions

If you choose Fontys, you will naturally also choose very nice primary and secondary terms of employment and an appropriate salary. A sample of what we have to offer:

• Salary in scale 11 (min € 4.535,76 – max € 6.359,47)
• 8% holiday allowance and a year-end bonus of 8.3%
• Employment: Tijdelijk met uitzicht op vast
• Around 50 days off (including public holidays)
• You make annual result and development agreements with your manager, where there is plenty of room and facilities to make the best use of your talents and develop further.

Curious about all terms of employment? Check our webpage and the Hoger Beroepsonderwijs HBO cao 2024-2025

Why work at Fontys

Fontys finds it important that all staff and students feel welcome. Diversity enriches our education, research and organisation. And contributes to a sustainable, inclusive and vital society. As this society is in a constant state of change, we, as a university of applied sciences, respond to it. With our 'Fontys for society' strategy, we are on our way to becoming a talent-driven, research-oriented and agile organisation. Because what leads to progress today is outdated tomorrow. It is important that we continuously renew, enrich and refresh our education. Only then will we know how to fulfil our social mission. Together. With you? Read more about Fontys University of Applied Sciences and our course on Fontys.nl

Practical information

We like to make things easy for you, the following is definitely going to help you with that.

• Don't wait too long to apply, this vacancy closes soon
• Address your application to: Alda Alagic
• Any questions about the vacancy? No problem. Ask them to Ingrid Westendorp – van Oeteren (T: +31885070291)
• Questions about the procedure can be addressed to Fontys Talentcentrum (HR&O), 08850 75366
• Date of talks: zsm
• If we’re both positive, the start date will be: 10-01-2026
• A compulsory assessment has been introduced at Fontys for anyone who will be performing work at Fontys, in the form of a Certificate of Good Conduct.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.