Vacancies for External Lectureships in International Business, Political Economy, Business and Government, and Political Science are open at the Department of International Economics, Government and Business (EGB), effective immediately. These temporary, part-time positions are for a duration of three years.

Department Overview:

EGB focuses on the core research areas of International Business and Business and Government. Read more on our homepage: About EGB

Academic Responsibilities:
  • Teaching in one or more of these topics: International Business, Political Economy, Business and Government, Political Science
  • Student supervision
  • Preparation of teaching materials and exam questions
  • Participation in exams and faculty meetings

Qualifications:

To fill this position, you are required to have a master’s degree and must have:
  • High-level practical experience, which has not been gained through academic employment with a university, or
  • Employment in an academic principal position with another university (e.g. as assistant professor/researcher, associate professor/senior researcher, or professor/professor with special responsibilities).

A part-time lecturer who is employed on the merits of his or her relevant practical experience must possess in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of the possible applications of the subject/academic discipline. This knowledge is/has been acquired through employment within the subject/academic discipline.

Practical and relevant teaching experience is preferred.

Additional Qualifications:
  • Experience in teaching and supervision related to the aforementioned topics
  • Familiarity with and/or interest in diverse teaching methods
  • Personality with a passion for teaching and engaging with students
  • Ability to collaborate effectively

The conditions of employment and the qualification requirements are described further in the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.

Employment Details:

Salary and employment will be in accordance with the Cirkulære om aftale om Eksterne lektorer ved universiteter m.fl. under Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet. The maximum number of working hours per academic year is 500 and may vary as needed in individual semesters. Remuneration is based on the number of hours, which is determined twice a year.

When employed as a part-time lecturer, you must take an introductory course on university teaching organised by CBS.

You will be assigned a researcher at the department as your professional contact person. You are expected to participate in professional events relevant to your teaching, and you will also be part of the department’s network of part-time lecturers.

The recruitment process

Copenhagen Business School invites all qualified candidates to apply for the position. An appointment committee will review the applications and invite a selection of qualified candidates to an interview.

One of CBS’s strategic goals is the promotion of diversity, which is why every effort has been made to ensure a recruitment process that reduces potential bias. Applicants are therefore encouraged not to include a photo or unnecessary personal information in their application.

Further Information

For more details about the position, please contact Head of Department Jens Gammelgaard at jg.egb@cbs.dk

Application Deadline

The application deadline is June 1st 2025. Interviews are expected to take place in week 24/25.

Application Process

To apply, click on the link “Apply online”, fill out the application form and attach the following documentation:
  • Letter of motivation
  • CV
  • Diploma(s)
  • Teaching Portfolio
  • Publication list, if relevant for the position

Additional information about CBS and the department is available at www.cbs.dk.

Closing date: 1 juni 2025.

Apply online

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