Junior Lecturer in Innovation Management & Strategy

Job description

The Innovation Management and Strategy (IM&S) department of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), University of Groningen, The Netherlands, is looking for one Junior Lecturer (1.0 FTE).

What are you going to do?

The new Junior Lecturer is expected to strengthen the educational component of the Department of IM&S. The junior lecturer is a position focused on teaching, with 90% of the time allocated to teaching tasks, and 10% reserved for research and development activities. Educational tasks can be fulfilled at the bachelor as well as the master level. You will supervise tutorial groups and bachelor thesis projects and assist in grading of bachelor and master courses. There are also opportunities to contribute to the development of our blended teaching and the embedding of societal themes in our curricula. The specific tasks will depend on your own expertise and experience. This appointment is for a period of 2 years, with an assessment requiring a positive evaluation at the end of the first year of employment.

Requirements

We seek a candidate who is committed to excellence in teaching. With the following qualifications:

• Have an MSc degree in one of the tracks of the Business Administration program or a related discipline, preferably International Business, or are about to obtain one.
• Have experience as a student assistant or comparable work experience in an education environment.
• Are fluent in Dutch and English.
• Have excellent communication, presentation, and teaching skills.
• Function well in an international environment.
• Have good interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully work both independently and in a team.

Conditions of employment

Fixed-term contract: A two-year temporary appointment, with the possibility of extension for an additional year.

What can you expect from us?

• 232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.
• End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.
• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.

Employer

University of Groningen

At the University of Groningen (UG), researchers from all fields of academia and technology are working on academic challenges and societal questions. Lecturers prepare their students for meaningful careers within or outside the academic world. Interdisciplinary research and teaching, sharing of knowledge, collaboration with businesses, government institutions, and societal organizations are aspects that are of the utmost importance to this European top university. The UG aims to be an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working climate that invites you to add your value.

Department

Faculty of Economics and Business

Shaping a better future together – your career starts at FEB

The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at the University of Groningen is a vibrant academic community with a clear mission: to develop knowledge that matters. With students and staff from over 100 countries, we foster an international working and learning environment where societal impact, world-class research, and innovation are at the core.

At FEB, you’ll join committed colleagues who inspire and challenge one another. Whether you're a researcher, lecturer, or support professional, your skills and ambition will contribute to educating tomorrow’s leaders and thinkers. We encourage personal development and provide plenty of room for initiative and growth.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore our vacancies and become part of one of the Netherlands’ leading faculties.

FEB is ranked among the top research institutions in Europe and belongs to the 1% of business schools worldwide with both EQUIS and AACSB accreditations. IM&S members publish in top general management journals such as Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Management Studies, Management Science, and Journal of Management, as well as leading disciplinary journals such as MIS Quarterly, Organization Science, Strategic Management Journal, and Journal of International Business Studies. Our staff members are actively involved in many scholarly associations (AOM, AIS, EGOS, EURAM, SMS) and serve in editorial roles at leading international journals.

Based in the Northern Netherlands, the University of Groningen is one of the oldest and largest in the country and is consistently ranked within the top 100 universities in the world. It is a truly global institution with close collaborations with renowned international universities.

The University of Groningen is an equal opportunities employer. Since women are still under-represented in a number of fields, they are particularly encouraged to apply.

Additional information

Do you have any questions or need more information?

Questions about the content of the job? Pedro de Faria (Full Professor): [contact details available in the full listing]

Questions about your application process? Wesley Maynard (Human Resources Adviser): [contact details available in the full listing]