Lecturer/Researcher in Hotel Management

As an all-round Lecturer/Researcher (0.8-1 FTE) in Hotel Management at Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas), you will be involved in both education and research projects to help shape future developments within the Academy for Hotel & Facility (AHF). Your career has taken you through multiple jobs in the international hospitality industry – from operations and rooms division to operations management and Food & Beverage – and now you feel the urge to do something different: to pass on that guest-centric, service-minded approach to the next generation. You will inspire our students with your deep expertise, hands-on experience, and plenty of stories about the tricks of the trade. You are curious about data and the role of AI in hospitality, and genuinely open to exploring and developing this further.

You will work together with other lecturers, researchers and support staff within a close-knit, informal community: teaching classes in English, supervising students during their international placements, graduation assignment and bachelor’s thesis projects, and developing course materials. You will take an active role in the digitalisation of our programmes, exploring the potential of digital learning environments. For some courses, you will also take the lead in coordination, acting as the key contact for your teams and for internal stakeholders. Your broad national and international network keeps you connected to current developments; strengthening our curriculum through guest lecturers, practical assignments and placements, and representing the academy at conferences and industry events. You know how to actively contribute your knowledge to applied research.

In our educational vision, collaborative learning takes centre stage. Rather than traditional lectures, we prioritise continuous interaction with students, working on a wide range of challenges in small-scale learning communities. You will not need to have all the answers – your role is to guide students in finding them for themselves. At Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas), we operate on the principle of team-based working, where responsibilities and authority are assigned to teams within the academy. This approach leaves plenty of room for your own input, enabling you to help shape the future of education. And with every cohort, you will find yourself learning something new as well.

Preferably, you will start this position at the beginning of the new academic year (17 August 2026).

• The salary for this position amounts to a monthly minimum of €4,632.17 and a monthly maximum of €6,677.44 (gross amounts based on full-time employment);  
• This position is classified in scale 11 of the cao-hbo (collective labour agreement). Your official job title will be Lecturer/Researcher;
• This position involves a one-year employment contract with the possibility of conversion into an indefinite employment contract;
• Your commuting expenses will be fully reimbursed when you travel by public transport; 
• You will receive a contribution towards your health insurance costs;
• You will receive an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% in December and an annual holiday allowance of 8% in May; 
• You will also be awarded professional development hours every year and almost 11 weeks of holiday entitlements in a full-time position;
• You will build an attractive pension through the ABP pension fund;
• Working at BUas means always striving for ‘the plus’. BUas aims to be more than just a university of applied sciences, continuously focusing on development and creating meaningful experiences;
• You will be working at a top-ranked university of applied sciences on a green, sustainable campus near the city centre of Breda;
• You will be working in an attractive and friendly working environment together with enthusiastic colleagues from the industry and students from around the world. 
• Moving from abroad to Breda in the Netherlands? We provide support and financial compensation for relocation and settling in the Netherlands. Dutch tax authorities may offer tax reductions to applicants from abroad, making tax rates comparable to those in the UK and US. 

• You have a relevant master’s degree or are willing to obtain one;
• You are passionate about your work and would like to share this passion with students and others. You have creative and fresh ideas on how to share your information and knowledge;
• You have extensive, hands-on working experience in international hotel operations, with a track record across rooms division, F&B, operations management, and/or related relevant roles. You know the industry from the inside and have a broad and up-to-date view of the field;
• You are curious about data, applied research, and the role of AI in hospitality education – or genuinely open to exploring and developing this further;
• You have teaching experience or are willing to complete a didactic certificate;
• You are comfortable being part of the students’ learning process. You are at ease with the fact that you won't always have all the answers during a project;
• You will be working in an international and intercultural setting. Therefore, having excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (C1 level) and Dutch is a necessity.

Please send us your application before 22 June via the online application form. Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact Gienke Osinga via [email protected] with questions about the job itself, or [email protected] for questions about the application process.

You will receive a reply to your application no later than one week after the closing date. The first interviews will take place on Thursday 25 June (in the morning). We kindly ask you to reserve this date in your calendar.  

The submission of a certificate of good conduct (in Dutch abbreviated to VOG) is a condition for commencing employment at BUas. We will initiate a request for this after the terms of employment meeting. Among candidates with equal qualifications and experience, preference will be given to the internal candidate.

Breda University of Applied Sciences (hereafter referred to as BUas) is a specialist, small-scale and international university of applied sciences. BUas offers bachelor's and master's degree programmes at both professional and academic levels, with expertise in closely interrelated fields: Tourism, Leisure & Events, Hotel & Facility, Logistics & Built Environment, Media & Creative Business, Games, and Data Science & AI. Our strength lies in the ability to connect these fields.

We aim to create added value in our education and research for our students, and therefore also for business and society. We provide our students with knowledge as well as ‘BUas Skills for Life’, empowering them to thrive in a constantly changing world and contribute to making it a better place. We encourage our employees to lead by example, fostering independence, collaboration and practical research that can be applied in real-world contexts.

We are curious about the world around us, considerate of each other, and committed to creating a healthy living and working environment for students and staff. This ethos defines how we operate on our campus. Within our inspiring learning community, we encourage each other to optimally develop our talents, combine knowledge and skills, and apply them in society in a sustainable manner.

External recruiters need not inquire.