Lecturer Teacher Academy

Do you have a passion for international business? Are you looking for a diverse and interesting job that will help you contribute to the development of bachelor students? Do you want to be part of a recently launched teaching initiative? Then a position as a lecturer within the Teacher Academy at the School of Business and Economics (SBE) of Maastricht University is the right place for you.

Job description
Problem-based learning (PBL) has been in the DNA of the School of Business and Economics (SBE) since its start 40 years ago. In this teaching method, students work in small groups of 15 students under the guidance of a tutor, looking for solutions to problems themselves. As a lecturer/tutor, you will be guiding students in a wide range of introductory courses in marketing, organisation, global business, accounting and finance, with an emphasis on courses in the bachelor programme International Business. You will guide the tutorial groups, ensure participation of all members, and monitor the depth and breadth of the content discussed. We expect you to do this in an enthusiastic and inspiring way, stimulating the academic and professional development of students.

Next to your work as a tutor, you will be asked to engage in other teaching-related tasks, including grading of exams/assignments and BSc thesis supervision. In addition, you may be asked to contribute to recruitment events. Outside of regular teaching periods, we will offer you the possibility to participate in activities (e.g., educational research, policy development, administrative work) that suit your needs and future plans.

SBE Teacher Academy
The SBE Teacher Academy consists of a team of colleagues with a passion for education in the business and economics domains. We think of members of the SBE Teacher Academy as generalists who are interested in international business in the broad sense, rather than specialists in one specific field of expertise. You will gain teaching expertise in different domains, and collaborate with academic staff members from multiple departments. SBE’s Learning Academy will offer coaching and organise activities that will contribute to your professional development.

Tutor training in PBL
To properly prepare you for the role of tutor, we will offer you a multi-day tutor training in PBL. The PBL & Tutor Training provides all new staff members with knowledge about PBL and the role of the tutor. After having followed this training, you will understand and be able to apply the pedagogical principles behind PBL, you will be able to effectively guide small tutorial groups towards self-directed learning and deal with challenging situations in the tutorial group setting, and you will have learned to provide effective feedback to students. These are skills that you will also benefit from in future jobs outside the education domain.

Job requirements
As a lecturer you are well versed in the domain of international business and you have excellent social skills. You also bring the following:

• You have a completed master’s degree in economics, business economics, international business or a similar degree programme;
• You are enthusiastic and passionate about international business in a broad sense and know how to convey this to others;
• You are capable of guiding a team of students;
• You have advanced oral communication skills (English language profiency C1);
• You are not required to be proficient at any level of Dutch in order to apply, but it will help in socializing with colleagues and Dutch language proficiency is therefore seen as an advantage;
• Teaching experience (or experience in facilitating roles, also outside educational settings) is an advantage.
  
  

 What we offer
As Lecturer Teacher Academy at School of Business and Economics, you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:

• Good employment conditions. The position is graded in scale 10 according to UFO profile Teacher, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from €3378,00 and €5331,00 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.
• An employment contract for a period of 12 months with a scope of 1,0 FTE. After this period, there is a possibility to extend the contract twice, to a maximum overall contract period of three years. 
• At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model. 
• As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students. 
• Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as 'acknowledge and appreciate'. 
   

The terms of employment at Maastricht University are largely set out in the collective labor agreement of Dutch Universities. In addition, local provisions specific to UM apply. For more information, click here.

Maastricht University
Why work at Maastricht University?
At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research.

In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers.

With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community.

Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you! As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together.

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The School of Business and Economics
The School of Business and Economics (SBE) is one of Maastricht University’s six faculties. Our mission is to contribute to a better world by addressing societal problems, by co-creating knowledge and developing team players and leaders for the future.

By joining SBE, you will be part of the 1% of business schools worldwide to be Triple Crown accredited (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA). You will join an inspiring and international environment, where learning and development is priority. 

Curious?
Do you have any questions regarding the procedure, please contact Laura Daniels (Recruiter) at laura.daniels@maastrichtuniversity.nl.

Applying?

• Please submit your application for this position by the 17th of August, 2025.
• Preferred starting date: September 1st 2025.
• Please upload your CV and motivation letter.
• Interviews will take place shortly after the application deadline, in mid-August.
• The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized. 

Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.