Lecturer in Groningen

Lecturer in Digital Marketing

Within the Department of Marketing (Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Groningen, The Netherlands), a Lecturer in Digital Marketing/AI position is vacant.

The Department of Marketing is seeking a colleague to strengthen its educational activities in the fields of Digital Marketing and AI. This is a position focused on teaching and educational coordination. We are therefore looking for candidates who are committed to excellent teaching and who can make a substantive contribution to the design, organization, and delivery of high-quality education.

What are you going to do?

The lecturer will teach in Bachelor's and Master's courses, focusing particularly, but not exclusively, on the field of Digital Marketing and AI. The lecturer will be involved in a variety of courses in various roles; these include (contributing to) the coordination of courses in the field of Digital Marketing Analytics and AI, supervising bachelor's thesis projects, and contributing to other courses taught by the Department of Marketing at both Bachelor's and Master's level. The exact portfolio of tasks and roles depends on expertise and experience, with room for adjustments based on individual preferences.

The position also offers scope to contribute to the further development of our education, including the adoption of blended learning formats and the incorporation of relevant societal and technological developments into the curriculum. The position includes 10% development time that can be used by the lecturer to develop new teaching practices, participate in innovation projects, or take courses or training modules to acquire knowledge and skills relevant to the position.

Who are you?

To qualify, you:

• Have a strong academic background (preferably a PhD) in Marketing or a related discipline, with expertise relevant to Digital Marketing Analytics and AI.
• Have substantial teaching experience in higher education.
• Are fluent in English, and preferably also in Dutch.
• Have excellent communication, presentation, and teaching skills.
• Function well in an international environment.
• Have demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to contribute to the coordination and development of courses.
• Have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully both independently and in a team.
• Preferably hold a University Teaching Qualification or are willing to obtain one.

What can you expect from us?

• In accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities, we offer a salary of at least € 4.728 up to a maximum of € 6.433 (scale 11) gross per month for a full-time employment contract.
• 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.
• The appointment is for a period of three years, with a review after the first year. A positive evaluation is required for continuation for the remaining two years. In principle, the position can be filled at 0.7-1.0 FTE. The starting date of the position is negotiable.

Where will you be working?

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.

The Department of Marketing is one of the leading marketing groups in Europe. The department is responsible for marketing courses for students in bachelor's and master's programs, in Marketing Management and Marketing Analytics & Data Science, at the Faculty of Economics and Business. Scientific research is concentrated in the Marketing research program, which is part of the FEBRI research school and consistently receives very high ratings in research evaluations. Contract research, in turn, is conducted within the RUG Customer Insights Center and the Groningen Digital Business Center, both of which serve as bridges between science and practice.

Application procedure

Step 2: Selection
Step 3: First interview

We would like to get to know you better during a first interview, which can take place either online or on location.

Step 4: Second interview and possible assessment or trial lecture

We may schedule a second interview with you. Depending on the position, this interview may be supplemented with an assessment or trial lecture.

Step 5: The terms of employment interview

After a positive interview, we will discuss the terms of employment together.

Interested?

Does this vacancy appeal to you? Please add the following documents to your application:

• A motivation letter.
• A complete curriculum vitae.