Lecturer-researcher in International Business

Are you a passionate individual with a strong interest in Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Finance, Sustainability, Business Management and Innovation? Are you looking to kick-start your career as part of a dynamic team, inspiring international students along the way? Then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

What you will do
You will be responsible for developing course material, guiding, and coaching students during their graduation projects, and conducting practical research. In this role, you will contribute to the team's results and the organization's ambitions. Examples of tasks include:

• Teaching student groups for first year subjects, both on campus and online.
• Coaching and supervision in first and second year and in the year abroad.
• Identifying and analyzing trends in the field and developing new or existing parts of study programs.
• Staying updated with the latest developments in the field.
• Organizing and evaluating study programs and advising on improvements.
• Collaborating with colleagues on joint projects and contributing to knowledge sharing within and outside the organization.
• Conducting independent applied and practice-driven research, contributing to publications, and integrating findings into education. Conducting thorough literature reviews to understand current research.
• Collecting and analyzing data using various methods.
• Assisting senior researchers in project tasks and protocols.

Your duties will partly depend on whether you want to focus more on teaching tasks or more on doing research. You will be part of a teaching team under the direction of a Head of Education.

Where you will work
The International Business School (IBS) offers various English-taught programs to prepare business professionals with a global mindset, ready to add value to business and society. Our vibrant community comprises over 1,500 students from around the world and over one hundred employees with relevant international experience, creating an international atmosphere. The language of communication within IBS is English.

What we ask of you
You should demonstrate effective teaching abilities and the capacity to deliver structured lessons using diverse instructional techniques and strategies, even when faced with challenging circumstances. Moreover, you should exhibit strong teamwork skills, an open-minded approach, a sense of humor, and a genuine appreciation for cultural diversity. You must possess a keen enthusiasm for continuous learning, adaptability, and confident presentation skills.

In addition to the qualities mentioned above, we require the following:

• A completed PhD in International Business or a related field.
• Demonstrated business experience coupled with a fervent passion for both education and research endeavors.
• Prior experience in coaching, mentoring, and/or lecturing roles.
• Proficiency in the English language at least at the B2 level.

This is what you get in return
This position offers an inspiring work environment where your contributions and ideas are valued. You will have the opportunity to work in a challenging role within a dedicated and enthusiastic team.

Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application!

• An appointment for 0.8-1.0 FTE. Starting date is as soon as possible.
• A one-year contract with the possibility of extension.
• Scale 11 (min. € 3.896,- en max. € 5.936,-), in accordance with CAO-HBO. A gross monthly salary for a full-time appointment.
• A holiday allowance of 8% and a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• A maximum of 53 days off and, in addition, you can make use of sustainable employability hours and home working facilities.
• The opportunity to continuously professionalise yourself through our Hanze PL Academy.

Curious to know more?
Please contact Patricia Duarte Almeida, Head of Education at the International Business School, by phone at +31 6 36597038. During the May holidays, she can only be reached by email at [email protected]. Please do not use this email address for your application (click on Apply-button).

Will you become our new colleague?
Then send your resume and motivation, written in English, via the application button.

• Closing date is: 20/05/2024.
• Interviews will be on: Thursday 23 May 2024. On Tuesday 21 May 2024, you will hear whether you will be invited for an interview.
• We ask new employees to apply for a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) upon commencement of employment. The costs for this will be reimbursed by Hanze UAS.
• This vacancy is open simultaneously internally and externally. Employees working at Hanze University Groningen have priority over external candidates.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.