Lecturer Business (0,8 - 1,0 fte)

Shape the next generation of global business professionals in a dynamic, international learning environment at Rotterdam Business School. As a lecturer in International Business, you’ll inspire and coach students from around the world while contributing to innovative, practice-oriented education. Join a collaborative team where your expertise, ideas, and ambition can make real impact.

What are you going to do?

International Business encourages students to develop into rounded and employable graduates who can take their place confidently as global citizens in the 21st century with an appropriate knowledge base, a deep understanding of its limitations as well as its potential, and a desire to apply and add to new knowledge.

In this inspiring learning environment you facilitate student learning by undertaking teaching activities and supervising and coaching students both individually and in projects.

In your position of lecturer you make an important contribution to educational innovation within the context of competency-based learning.

Team / Department

You will become part of an enthusiastic team of 115 international professionals (academic and administrative), collectively responsible for educating over 2,300 students from both Europe and the rest of the world. IB has an international intake and a global reach. It offers an International Business bachelor programme, comprising the differentiations Marketing, Commerce, Supply Chain and Organization and Change. There is room for personal development and innovation. You won’t be working alone—collaboration is key. You will work closely with colleagues and can always turn to your manager for support and guidance.

Who are we looking for?

In order to carry out the duties effectively, the person appointed is required to have the following skills and experience:

• A master degree in the subject required or in a closely related field.
• Preferably able to teach a broad range of International Business subjects such as Economics and Finance.
• Established teaching and coaching skills.
• Preferably previous work experience with an international focus.
• A good understanding of current educational views, methods and techniques.
• The ability to integrate research-based and relevant current developments in the professional field into your teaching, thus pushing forward the boundaries of new knowledge.
• The ability to contribute to the development of the curriculum and parts of the educational programme.
• The ability to create a stimulating learning environment for the student.
• A flexible and result-oriented attitude.
• A student-oriented attitude and intercultural sensitivity.
• English language skills at least on CAE level or other relevant programme.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and a good team worker.
• A demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development.
• Knowledge of and affinity with ICT.

What we offer you?

• A one-year contract upon starting employment (D4 CAO HBO).
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus.
• Up to 9 weeks of vacation based on full-time employment.
• 45 sustainable employability hours for your personal development and work-life balance.
• Possibility of paid parental leave and hybrid working.
• Excellent pension scheme (ABP).
• Bicycle scheme with tax benefits.
• Compensation for internet, commuting, and working from home.
• Laptop, phone, and home office facilities.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.

About us

Rotterdam Business School (RBS) brings together all commercial, business, finance, and international business programmes. The business school teaches approximately 13,000 students and employs approximately 750 employees. RBS distinguishes itself in its activities through four key themes: the purpose economy, the digital economy, circularity, and leadership. These four emphases connect RBS strongly to the Rotterdam region.

RBS is a community of professionals who, together with our students, form a knowledge institution for the economic field. RBS offers education that is accessible to everyone in the dynamic context of practice. Together with the Research Centre Business Innovation, RBS develops new knowledge for its own programmes and for the profession through high-quality, practice-based research.

Please note: being able to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag (VOG)) is a condition of employment, as well as a valid EU work permit if you are from outside the EU.