Lecturer Researcher / Coach French Language in context

Are you that enthusiastic colleague with passion for education who wants to coach and guide International Business students in their French language proficiency? Do you have knowledge of and/or experience in the international field in one of the areas of expertise of International Business? Do you want to contribute to the quality of education in the Northern Netherlands and to the social mission of professional higher education within an international context?
Then please apply to the International Business program of the NHL Stenden Hogeschool, Leeuwarden.

What will you do?
A team player with knowledge of, and experience in French as a foreign language (instruction, training, coaching). The core of the position is the provision of education, the coaching and guidance of international students. An added advantage for applicants would be having an interdisciplinary academic or professional background that is in line with the areas of expertise of the program.

Where will you be working
The vacancy is filled within the International Business program, part of the Academy of Business & Leadership. The Academy consists of International Business Administration (BA & IHRM), International Business (IB), Logistics Management (LM), Finance & Control, Finance, Taks and Advice, Accountancy (F&C, FTA, Acc). The courses are provided at the locations in Emmen and Leeuwarden. The current position is at International Business Leeuwarden. Our official language is English.

What is required?

• Is in possession of a Master's Degree;
• Has had formal training in teaching French as a foreign language;
• Preferably has experience as a teacher in higher professional education and has the basic qualification of didactic competence (or is willing to obtain it);
• Preferably has experience in working in a blended learning environment;
• Preferably has experience with or knowledge of working in an internationally oriented company and is interculturally oriented;

Do you possess the following competencies?

• Preferably has an excellent command of spoken and written English (C1/C2 level)
• Is entrepreneurial, organization sensitive and result oriented;
• Has demonstrable qualities to work in a coaching and inspiring way;

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.
• This is a structural position and the contract is initially for 6 months.
• Your normal place of work is in Leeuwarden, but you must be willing to travel if the job requires it.

The procedure
Interested? Send your motivation based on desired competencies and CV with your full name (without any further personal details and in a single document) via the application button addressed to Marjolein Leezenberg/and/or Sander Elema mentioning the vacancy number [ABL 3531] in the subject line.

You can apply until 3th of July 2025. Within two weeks of the closing date, you will receive a response regarding the rest of the procedure. Interviews will be scheduled on 5th of July 2025. For any content-related questions about the role, you can contact Marjolein Leezenberg and , Teamleader International Business at +31 (0)6 – 28317034 .