For the Master Non Linear Narrative of the Royal Academy of Art (KABK), we are looking for an investigative journalist (0.12 FTE)
Vac.number: 26-021
What will you do?
As a tutor for the Evidence-Based Stories module, the investigative journalist is a member of the core teaching team for the Master Non-Linear Narrative. The successful candidate will teach first year students methods of investigative journalism, focusing on journalistic approaches to fact-finding. Second year students are guided through individual tutoring as part of their ongoing research and graduation project. The candidate will play an active role in sharing and developing examples of independent, inquiry-based investigations.
Where necessary, they bring in additional professional expertise. Furthermore, the candidate will also be an active participant within the educational team contributing to the department and its course with tasks involving: staff meetings, assessments, curriculum development, feedback writing, admission committee, introductory sessions and field trips.
Your profile
- Professional background in journalism, ideally specializing in digital technologies and OSINT methods;
- Knowledge and understanding of investigative methods, both analogue and digital, and new platforms that can be used for visual research;
- Proven track record in finding stories that have high public interest;
- Education to at least MA level, accompanied by an active work experience in the field of journalism;
- Previous teaching experience at MA level;
- Ability to pass on knowledge and methods to diverse groups from different academic backgrounds;
- A high level of fluency in spoken and written English;
- The cultural competency to interact with a community of learners from varied social identities and gender expressions;
- A strong professional network with news media outlets;
- You have an EU status or are meeting the criteria of an EU work permit.
About us
The Royal Academy of Art (KABK) forms together with the Royal Conservatoire (KC) the University of the Arts, The Hague. We offer HBO bachelor and master education, as well as preparatory courses. There is an intensive collaboration with Leiden University. The University of the Arts is located at two locations in the center of The Hague.
The Master's program in Non Linear Narrative offers an English-language education program in which some 28 international students with backgrounds in design, computer science, media studies, philosophy and journalism create new narratives using data- based research methods.
More information about the Master Non Linear Narrative.
What we offer you
The KABK offers you an international, inspiring and informal working environment. This appointment will start per 1 September 2026 at first for a half a year contract with a possible extension The salary amounts to a maximum of € 6,677.44 gross per month for a full-time appointment (scale 11), depending on education and work experience. The cao-hbo has a generous leave scheme, 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus. You can also participate in a health insurance and/or a disability insurance on favorable conditions.
Interested?
More information
For further information about the position, please contact Niels Schrader, head of the Master NLN: n.schrader@kabk.nl
Application
If you are interested in the position, please send a cover letter with CV to werving@hdkdenhaag.nl no later than May 11th 2026, mentioning vac.number: 26-021.
The interviews are planned to take place on Tuesday, May 26th, in the afternoon.
The vacancy is open internally and externally at the same time. Internal candidates have priority in the event of equal suitability.
Within the University of the Arts, we are working to create a community in which diversity and inclusion are the basic principles. We want the uniqueness of each individual to be recognised and welcomed within the school. We therefore invite you to apply and are curious to know who you are.