The Women’s Academic Network Twente is seeking new members to join the Board in the role of:
- ET Faculty Representative
- ITC Faculty Representative
We are looking for academic staff members who are ready to get involved, eager to share ideas and enthusiasm, bring organisational skills, and actively contribute to the Board's work.
All board members are expected to:
- Attend monthly Board meetings
- Contribute to the management of the WANT network
- Support the organisation of WANT events
- Communicate with members and stakeholders involved in DEI discussions
- Share ideas to promote the leadership of women within the University of Twente
Faculty Representatives serve as liaisons between the network and individual faculties, collecting and sharing input from members. They help promote the network's activities and events within their faculties, encourage participation, and provide feedback on faculty-specific needs or concerns. This role is vital for ensuring that the network's activities are relevant and responsive to all faculty members. Faculty representatives provide updates the to the Board at the monthly WANT board meetings.
-> Expected Time Commitment: 3–5 hours per month
-> Expected Term Length: 1 year
If interested, please send half-page motivation letter and a short (1-page) Curriculum Vitae to want@utwente.nl. The letter should highlight the board role you are interested in, your motivation for joining, and any relevant experience in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion (if applicable).
Application deadline Monday 01 September 2026
