Will you join our group?
Join the International Business group of a leading European business school!
The University of Amsterdam invites applications for a (Senior) Lecturer position in International Business. The successful candidate will work as a (Senior) Lecturer at the Strategy and International Business section of the Amsterdam Business School (ABS) within the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
ABS is a leading, research-driven business school at an internationally recognized university. ABS is located in the heart of Amsterdam, the cultural and financial capital of the Netherlands, offering a cosmopolitan living environment with excellent connections to the world. Our newly designed campus is in the city center of Amsterdam, one of the most vibrant, diverse, safe, sustainable, and friendly cities in Europe, with an exceptionally high quality of life. English is widely spoken in the Netherlands. The compensation package is competitive relative to European salaries.
We are looking for candidates with a clear teaching focus on international business in undergraduate and graduate programmes, and advanced qualitative and/or quantitative empirical skills. We expect the candidate to demonstrate familiarity with core international business theories and concepts (e.g., internationalization decisions, strategies to address cultural and institutional distance, entry mode choices, and management of global value chains).
The deadline for applications is March 15, 2026.
This is what you will be doing
We offer a rewarding job opportunity with responsibilities but also personal freedom, autonomy, and personal development in an attractive international work environment. Excellent candidates from all major international business areas are welcome. We are particularly interested in candidates who can strengthen our team in the field of technology/data science and corporate sustainability in the areas of international business. The working language, including teaching, is English or Dutch. The ability to use Dutch as the primary language in class is a plus, but not a requirement. We are looking for individuals with potential for exceptional teaching performance and broad interests in international business core topics and theories. The main tasks of the candidates are teaching, thesis supervision, and teaching coordination in the (under)graduate and master education programs. The teaching load is reasonable and can be concentrated both in terms of time and preparation. You will be a member of a successful group with a both ambitious and supportive culture with ample opportunity for personal development in an attractive international work environment. The Strategy and International Business section houses three main groups – Strategy, International Business, and Innovation & Digital – as well as the Amsterdam Centre for Business Innovation. The section is internationally renowned for its research on international business; strategic decision-making; stakeholder strategy and governance; ethics, responsibility, and sustainability; digitalization; and business innovation. The section is committed to providing high-quality education at all levels, from undergraduate (BSc) to PhD level and Executive education. The Strategy & International Business section is home to more than 30 distinguished faculty members and international business experts, from junior (tenure track) to leading senior researchers, as well as PhD candidates. The section is very collegial and diverse, its scholars come from 23 different nationalities, with wide range of backgrounds. Faculty members regularly publish in top internationally recognized journals, like the Academy of Management Annals, Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Administrative Science Quarterly, Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Management, Journal of Management Studies, Organization Science, Organization Studies, Research Policy, and Strategic Management Journal.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Teaching international business courses at the bachelor, master, and/or executive levels.
- Supervising bachelor and/or master thesis projects in international business and related areas.
- Possibly supporting the section and programme in administrative or service tasks (to be agreed upon).
This is what we ask of you
We will prioritize candidates that hold a Ph.D. (completed or near completion, in Business Administration, Management, and similar) with more than two years of teaching in International Business topics at Dutch universities or abroad. However, we will also consider candidates with more than five years of teaching experience in higher education programs in related areas of business studies.
This is what we offer you
The contract is entered into for a period of one year with a probationary period of two months and, if the employee proves to be suitable and continues in the same position, under the same (financial and/or organizational) conditions, it can be converted into a permanent contract. The UFO profile lecture 3/2 applies to this position. This position is classified in scale 11 or 12. This means a gross monthly salary between €4,728 and € 7,297 for full-time employment (38 hours per week) excluding holiday allowance (8%) and year-end bonus (8.3%). The salary scale depends on competencies and work experience.
The ideal starting date is planned for 1 September 2026, but an earlier starting date is an option as the section is flexible in this respect. Depending on the candidate’s preferences, we can consider part-time appointments.
The collective bargaining agreement of Dutch universitiesapplies.The UvA has an extensive package of fringe benefits, including:
- 29 days' holiday with full employment & extra holidays between Christmas and the New Year;
- Excellent work (from home) facilities;
- reimbursement of commuting expenses;
- pension accrual with ABP;
- In addition, the UvA offers excellent study and development opportunities and encourages employees to continue their professional development;
- You may participate in the open UvA lectures with which you can earn up to 30 credits per year.
This is where you’ll be working
You will be working at the Strategy and International Business section of the Amsterdam Business School, as part of the University of Amsterdam. The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is the largest university in the Netherlands, offering the broadest range of degree programmes. An intellectual hub with 47,000 students, 6,000 staff members and 3,000 PhD candidates, all connected by a shared culture of intellectual curiosity. Education and research at UvA Economics and Business (EB), one of UvA’s seven faculties, covers a wide range of fields that includes economics, data science, business administration, business analytics, accountancy, control, econometrics, finance, and entrepreneurship. This is organized in 2 Schools: the Amsterdam Business School (ABS) and the Amsterdam School of Economics (ASE). Over 8,000 students are enrolled in our UvA Economics and Business programs and around 500 employees provide education and support.
The webpage of the Strategy and International Business section: https://abs.uva.nl/content/sections/strategy-international-business/strategy-international-business.html
Are you an expert in international business education? Would you like to join an inspiring and world-class International Business group? If so, we have an exciting professional opportunity for you.
Will you join our group?
Join the International Business group of a leading European business school!
The University of Amsterdam invites applications for a (Senior) Lecturer position in International Business. The successful candidate will work as a (Senior) Lecturer at the Strategy and International Business section of the Amsterdam Business School (ABS) within the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
ABS is a leading, research-driven business school at an internationally recognized university. ABS is located in the heart of Amsterdam, the cultural and financial capital of the Netherlands, offering a cosmopolitan living environment with excellent connections to the world. Our newly designed campus is in the city center of Amsterdam, one of the most vibrant, diverse, safe, sustainable, and friendly cities in Europe, with an exceptionally high quality of life. English is widely spoken in the Netherlands. The compensation package is competitive relative to European salaries.
We are looking for candidates with a clear teaching focus on international business in undergraduate and graduate programmes, and advanced qualitative and/or quantitative empirical skills. We expect the candidate to demonstrate familiarity with core international business theories and concepts (e.g., internationalization decisions, strategies to address cultural and institutional distance, entry mode choices, and management of global value chains).
The deadline for applications is March 15, 2026.
This is what you will be doing
We offer a rewarding job opportunity with responsibilities but also personal freedom, autonomy, and personal development in an attractive international work environment. Excellent candidates from all major international business areas are welcome. We are particularly interested in candidates who can strengthen our team in the field of technology/data science and corporate sustainability in the areas of international business. The working language, including teaching, is English or Dutch. The ability to use Dutch as the primary language in class is a plus, but not a requirement. We are looking for individuals with potential for exceptional teaching performance and broad interests in international business core topics and theories. The main tasks of the candidates are teaching, thesis supervision, and teaching coordination in the (under)graduate and master education programs. The teaching load is reasonable and can be concentrated both in terms of time and preparation. You will be a member of a successful group with a both ambitious and supportive culture with ample opportunity for personal development in an attractive international work environment. The Strategy and International Business section houses three main groups – Strategy, International Business, and Innovation & Digital – as well as the Amsterdam Centre for Business Innovation. The section is internationally renowned for its research on international business; strategic decision-making; stakeholder strategy and governance; ethics, responsibility, and sustainability; digitalization; and business innovation. The section is committed to providing high-quality education at all levels, from undergraduate (BSc) to PhD level and Executive education. The Strategy & International Business section is home to more than 30 distinguished faculty members and international business experts, from junior (tenure track) to leading senior researchers, as well as PhD candidates. The section is very collegial and diverse, its scholars come from 23 different nationalities, with wide range of backgrounds. Faculty members regularly publish in top internationally recognized journals, like the Academy of Management Annals, Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Administrative Science Quarterly, Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Management, Journal of Management Studies, Organization Science, Organization Studies, Research Policy, and Strategic Management Journal.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Teaching international business courses at the bachelor, master, and/or executive levels.
- Supervising bachelor and/or master thesis projects in international business and related areas.
- Possibly supporting the section and programme in administrative or service tasks (to be agreed upon).
This is what we ask of you
We will prioritize candidates that hold a Ph.D. (completed or near completion, in Business Administration, Management, and similar) with more than two years of teaching in International Business topics at Dutch universities or abroad. However, we will also consider candidates with more than five years of teaching experience in higher education programs in related areas of business studies.
This is what we offer you
The contract is entered into for a period of one year with a probationary period of two months and, if the employee proves to be suitable and continues in the same position, under the same (financial and/or organizational) conditions, it can be converted into a permanent contract. The UFO profile lecture 3/2 applies to this position. This position is classified in scale 11 or 12. This means a gross monthly salary between €4,728 and € 7,297 for full-time employment (38 hours per week) excluding holiday allowance (8%) and year-end bonus (8.3%). The salary scale depends on competencies and work experience.
The ideal starting date is planned for 1 September 2026, but an earlier starting date is an option as the section is flexible in this respect. Depending on the candidate’s preferences, we can consider part-time appointments.
The collective bargaining agreement of Dutch universitiesapplies.The UvA has an extensive package of fringe benefits, including:
- 29 days' holiday with full employment & extra holidays between Christmas and the New Year;
- Excellent work (from home) facilities;
- reimbursement of commuting expenses;
- pension accrual with ABP;
- In addition, the UvA offers excellent study and development opportunities and encourages employees to continue their professional development;
- You may participate in the open UvA lectures with which you can earn up to 30 credits per year.
This is where you’ll be working
You will be working at the Strategy and International Business section of the Amsterdam Business School, as part of the University of Amsterdam. The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is the largest university in the Netherlands, offering the broadest range of degree programmes. An intellectual hub with 47,000 students, 6,000 staff members and 3,000 PhD candidates, all connected by a shared culture of intellectual curiosity. Education and research at UvA Economics and Business (EB), one of UvA’s seven faculties, covers a wide range of fields that includes economics, data science, business administration, business analytics, accountancy, control, econometrics, finance, and entrepreneurship. This is organized in 2 Schools: the Amsterdam Business School (ABS) and the Amsterdam School of Economics (ASE). Over 8,000 students are enrolled in our UvA Economics and Business programs and around 500 employees provide education and support.
The webpage of the Strategy and International Business section: https://abs.uva.nl/content/sections/strategy-international-business/strategy-international-business.html
Do you recognize yourself in the profile and are you interested in the position? We are curious to hear from you and look forward to receiving your cover letter and resume.
If you have any questions about the position, please get in touch during office hours:
- Vittoria G. Scalera, Associate Professor, Coordinator of the International Business group, Chair of the recruitment committee (v.g.scalera@uva.nl)
- Arno Kourula, Professor of Business & Sustainability, Head of Section of Strategy and International Business (A.E.Kourula@uva.nl).
Applications in one pdf should include:
- a cover letter;
- a curriculum vitae;
- at least three teaching evaluations
- two reference letters.
Important to know:
- We would like to receive a cover letter and resume as a pdf file.
- The response period closes on March 15, 2026. Applications received after the response deadline, that are not sent through the link, or are not complete, unfortunately, cannot be considered.
- Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the closing date.
- The committee will consider part-time appointments as well as full-time appointments.
- The interviews will take place during the period April – June 2026.
- In case of equal suitability, internal candidates will be given priority.
