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Teaching-oriented Assistant Professors in Entrepreneurship and/or Strategy

Tilburg University via AcademicTransfer The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers
29 Mar 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Tilburg University
Research Field
Economics
Researcher Profile
Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)
Country
Netherlands
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Not Applicable
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

Positions
As part of a continuing growth initiative, the Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship of Tilburg University is inviting applications for experienced teaching-oriented assistant professors in entrepreneurship and/or strategy. We are able to hire applicants to join the Department in in the summer of 2024. We are looking for candidates with a PhD in entrepreneurship and/or strategy with evidence of strong teaching plus some demonstrated research potential. We are searching for people who have both a passion for teaching and a desire to do academic research. The ability to teach in Dutch is a big plus. Possession of a (Senior) University Teaching Qualification is a plus.

Requirements

Specific Requirements

Profile
The candidate should have teaching and research interests in (combinations of) various subfields of Strategy and/or Entrepreneurship, such as corporate venturing, business innovation, new venture growth and survival, new product development, business modelling, business- and corporate-level strategy, strategic renewal, and international business. As part of the university’s gender equality roadmap, female candidates are especially encouraged to apply for the position. 

Candidates selected for this position will play a significant role in the rapidly expanding Bachelor of Entrepreneurship & Business Innovation, as well as the Master of Strategic Management and Master in International Management programs offered by the department. We prioritize exceptional education grounded in scientific research that equips our students for successful careers in the business world.

Additional Information

Benefits

We offer contracts with between 20-40% research time based on past research output. Tenure decisions are made after 18 months based on performance indicators agreed upon at the start of the appointment. The starting gross salary for assistant professors is based on scale 11 of the Collective Labor Agreement Dutch Universities. Depending on experience and background candidates may be eligible for a starter grant funded by the Dutch government. 
 
You are entitled to a holiday allowance amounting to 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3% of your gross yearly income. Faculty moving to the Netherlands may be eligible for a tax abatement for a period of five years (30% facility). Visit Working at Tilburg University | Tilburg University for more information on our employment conditions.

Selection process

Please apply online via the apply button on the vacancy website of Tilburg University. Interviews will start in April, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the end of May or until the positions are filled. Applicants should submit (1) a motivation letter, (2) a curriculum vitae with a reference list, (3) a teaching statement, and (4) teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching ability (5) a research statement (6) a main work-in-progress research paper. 

Additional comments

Any questions relating to the contents of these positions can be directed to the chair of the recruiting committee, Dr. Miranda Stienstra w.a.stienstra@tilburguniversity.edu. Senior applicants who wish to inquire confidentially about a position may contact the Head of Department Prof. Joris Knoben J.Knoben@tilburguniversity.edu.

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Tilburg School of Economics and Management
Country
Netherlands
City
Tilburg
Postal Code
5037 AB
Street
Warandelaan 2
Geofield

Contact

City
Tilburg
Website
Street
Warandelaan 2
Postal Code
5037 AB