Lecturer Researcher B Finance and Accounting

Would you like to make a substantial contribution to both the quality of education in the Northern Netherlands and the social mission of higher professional education? Are you the link between education and the professional field?

Who are we looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic, analytical and creative colleague with experience in the field of (international) Finance and Accounting preferably within a hospitality focused organisation.

You will play a key role in the development of our future Game changers.

• Providing student coaching through both group sessions and one-on-one guidance, supporting academic and personal development.
• Facilitating learning experiences within a Design-Based Education (DBE) framework, fostering active and applied learning.
• Designing and delivering workshops and expert sessions in the fields of Finance and Accounting.
• Developing innovative teaching materials and pedagogical approaches to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Supervising students in the development and completion of their graduation projects and final academic products.

Where will you be working

NHL Stenden Hotel Management Schoolis an international institute with approximately 2800 students and over 115 employees. The academy offers ‘real world’, internationally oriented educational programmes, designed to prepare students for operational and management positions in the hospitality industry, and other service-related companies. NHL Stenden HMS programmes are delivered at national and international branch campuses. The Bachelor HMS programme is organized in four different learning communities. The learning communities are responsible for the student journey from start until finish.

What is required

• The ideal candidate holds a teaching qualification and possesses a strong understanding of Design-Based Education and Learning.
• You have obtained a Master's degree and demonstrate excellent proficiency in both oral and written English.
• You are eager to further develop their capabilities as an atelier facilitator and coach.
• You have a genuine affinity with the field of Hospitality and Hotel Management is essential. You are expected to exemplify the principles of hostmanship and serve as a role model in this regard.
• Furthermore, You should display a proactive attitude toward acquiring new knowledge and be open to personal and professional growth within the role.
• Prior experience or established affiliation with the Leisure, Tourism and Hostpitality (LTH) industry would be viewed as a beneficial qualification.

Do you possess the following competencies?

Financial Expertise in a Hospitality Context

• Deep understanding of financial management, budgeting, cost control, and reporting within hospitality operations.
• Ability to contextualize finance topics (e.g., P&L, cash flow, CAPEX, KPIs) for hotel and service-based environments.
• Brings practical examples from hospitality finance to the classroom.

Strategic & Analytical Thinking

• Translates financial data into insights and strategic advice.
• Teaches students how to make informed decisions using financial analysis, forecasting, and scenario planning.
• Encourages a proactive, problem-solving mindset in students.

Digital & Data Literacy

• Understands the impact of digitalization and tech tools on modern finance (e.g., PMS-integrated accounting, BI tools, Excel modeling, AI in finance).
• Equips students with relevant tools for financial data analysis and visualization.
• Keeps up with fintech, automation, and emerging trends in financial operations.

Global & Ethical Financial Awareness

• Familiar with international finance regulations, currency dynamics, and global reporting standards.
• Emphasizes ethical decision-making, transparency, and financial responsibility.
• Prepares students to work in international, diverse, and responsible financial roles.

Educational Mindset & Coaching Skills

• Passionate about inspiring and supporting students in their personal and professional development.
• Designs inclusive, engaging, and real-world-based finance learning experiences.
• Encourages reflection, curiosity, and lifelong learning.

What we offer
A meaningful job! Working at NHL Stenden means working in a challenging environment where you can mean something to students, society and your colleagues. We also offer very attractive employment conditions. In addition to the Collective Labour Agreement for higher professional education we have a number of terms and conditions unique to NHL Stenden. Conditions that are just that little bit different. You can read more about this on our website: The strength of our 8 conditions | NHL Stenden.



Additionally:

• Depending on your knowledge and experience, the salary is a maximum of €6.359,47 (scale 11 Collective Labour Agreement for higher professional education) gross per month for a full-time position, excluding 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
• The initial term of your employment contract will be for one year, with a possibility of renewal.
• Your normal place of work is in Leeuwarden, but you must be willing to travel if the job requires it.

The strength of NHL Stenden
Our university of applied sciences is solidly embedded in the region and cultivates a global network approach. At our branches and in our worldwide partner network, we are constantly looking for innovative methods and ways to connect the professional field, education and research. Students, lecturers and researchers work in small teams on real-life issues and test their innovative ideas in a practical environment. Our education reflects current developments in the professional field. Regional, national and international.

For the future, we need enterprising and inventive professionals who can transform their knowledge into innovative solutions. Who apply a smart vision to look beyond their field of study and who are not afraid to take action.

That is NHL Stenden's strength: in a world that is changing increasingly rapidly, our people make the impossible possible.

The procedure
Interested? Submit your motivation letter and CV (in a single document) via the application button addressed to Javed Suleri, mentioning the vacancy number 3493 LTH in the subject line.

You can apply until Thursday June 19. We will inform you within 2 weeks after the closing date if we wish to proceed with your application. The interviews are scheduled for June 25 and June 27. For any content-related questions about the role, you can contact Javed Suleri, team leader Bachelor program Hotel Management at +316 51253901.

Your application letter and CV will, in addition to the usual selection process, also be shared with the Knowledge Safety Coordinator of NHL Stenden. As part of Knowledge Safety, an additional interview or screening may take place to ensure that sensitive information remains protected and that the knowledge shared within our organization contributes to society in a responsible manner.

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