Lecturer/researcher in Supply Chain Management

As a lecturer/researcher (0.6 FTE) in Supply Chain Management at the Academy for Built Environment & Logistics (ABEL), you will teach, coach and supervise students in the master’s in Supply Chain Management, but also in the Logistics Engineering and Logistics Management bachelor’s programmes. A broad knowledge of supply chain management is essential for this role. Depending on your expertise, you may also be asked to teach other topics.   

In addition to your teaching activities, you will take on coordination tasks for the master's in Supply Chain Management. These tasks include acting as the central point of contact for students and staff of the programme within BUas, facilitating team meetings, coordinating project management with partner universities of applied sciences, and the opportunity to represent the master’s in the Board of Examiners. 

Our education is based on an interaction between theory and practice, which requires a flexible teaching approach. Sometimes, students may need more theoretical lectures; at other times, you provide them with case studies to facilitate learning. As a lecturer/researcher, you will also learn new things every day. Due to the international nature of our European R&D university, most lectures are taught in English. Proficiency in Dutch is preferred for our Dutch bachelor’s programmes. As well as lecturing and coordinating, you will have the opportunity to conduct applied research closely linked to education and society. Conducting research projects in cooperation with industry enables us to maintain a state-of-the-art curriculum and a leading position in education while preserving our strong industry relations. Current topics on our research agenda include sustainable last-mile logistics, resilient supply chains and digital transformation in organisations and supply chains.

• 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;
• Working at ABEL also offers crossovers to other interesting knowledge areas within built environment and logistics;
• With this position, you have the chance to further shape our programmes;
• 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 hold a master’s or a PhD degree relevant to the position. In the case of a master’s degree, you have relevant (international) working experience within the broad field of supply chain management. In the case of a PhD, this working experience is preferred;
• You have demonstrable experience with or affinity for coordination and organisational tasks in an educational setting;
• You are able to work independently while naturally inclined towards collaboration and building connections. As a networker who invests in relationships with national and international industry, you ensure relevance in class and research projects;  
• You have knowledge of the content and structure of the master's in Supply Chain Management and are familiar with BUas-wide processes and external networks, or are willing to develop this understanding in a short period of time;
• You communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, and are able to bridge different interests and perspectives;
• You are passionate about your field and you would like to share this passion with our students and colleagues. You have creative and fresh ideas on how to share this information and knowledge;
• You have teaching experience within higher education or are willing to obtain a didactics certificate;
• You will be working in an international and intercultural setting. Therefore, having excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (C1) is a necessity;
• As we also offer our bachelor's programmes in Dutch, proficiency in Dutch is preferred.

Please send us your application before 16 November via the online application form. Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact Paul Schuurmans 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 two weeks after the closing date. 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.