Lecturer in quantitative methods

Welcome to Maastricht University!
Do you enjoy helping students develop the quantitative skills they need to solve real-world economic and business challenges? Join the Department of Quantitative Economics as a Lecturer and contribute to inspiring education in statistics, mathematics, and quantitative methods within an international academic environment.

Lecturer in quantitative methods - Fixed term 1 year

• Our goal: Help students build the quantitative skills they need to understand and solve complex economic and business challenges.
• Your colleagues: An international team of researchers and educators within the Department of Quantitative Economics at the School of Business and Economics.

You will join the Department of Quantitative Economics, an internationally recognised department with strong expertise in econometrics, actuarial science, mathematical economics, operations research, and quantitative methods. Together with your colleagues, you contribute to high-quality education in an international and collaborative academic environment.

As a Lecturer in Quantitative Economics, you contribute to this foundation by teaching and guiding students in statistics, quantitative methods, mathematics, and related subjects. You will primarily teach tutorial groups within the School of Business and Economics (SBE) and University College Maastricht (UCM). 

What you bring

• A MSc or PhD in a quantitative field; experience in teaching statistics is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to teach courses and topics in statistics, operations management/research, and mathematics.
• The preferred start date of the appointment is August/September 2026.

What we offer 
At Maastricht University, you’ll work in an international, open, and engaged environment. We offer:

• A 12-month contract (1,0 fte).
• A gross monthly salary between €3546,00 and €5538,00 in scale 10 (Docent 4). Salary is based on full-time employment of 38 hours per week. 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus.
• 29 vacation days (based on full-time), four additional days off (Carnival Monday and Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day), and the possibility to accrue up to 12 extra days through compensation hours.
• Flexible working hours, a home office allowance, and the option to work from home.
• Freedom and space to shape your work independently and develop your ideas.
• A close-knit community of colleagues to collaborate and grow with.
• A solid pension plan via ABP, company fitness schemes, and access to various university sports facilities.
• An inspiring work environment in the heart of Europe.

About the School of Business and Economics (SBE)
SBE is an international faculty for economics, business, and policy. We combine academic depth with societal engagement. Our education is small-scale and interactive. Our research focuses on themes such as sustainability, inclusion, and digital transformation. Together, we work on impactful solutions for the world of tomorrow.

Interested?
Want to know more about this position or what it’s like to work at our university? Reach out to Tjark Vredeveld at t.vredeveld@maastrichtuniversity.nl. 
The end date of the publication is July 10th 2026.

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About Maastricht University
At Maastricht University, we collaboratively seek solutions to help move the world forward. We do this with 23,300 students and 5,400 employees across 5 regional locations, 6 faculties, and more than 70 research institutes. We encourage you to push boundaries and discover new opportunities for yourself and the world around you. Together, we can find the answers for tomorrow.

The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.

At Maastricht University, we prefer to contact potential candidates directly. We therefore kindly ask that no agencies or intermediaries submit offers or approaches.

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.