2 Lecturers in quantitative methods | 1.0 fte | Fixed term 3 years

The Department of Quantitative Economics within the School of Business and Economics (SBE) at Maastricht University has leading international reputation for both education and research in econometrics, actuarial sciences, mathematical economics and operations research. We are offering two 3 year lecturer positions in the field of quantitative methods, statistics and mathematics. The main task within these positions is to teach to first and second year BSc students in economics and business, involving topics in quantitative methods, mathematics and statistics.

Profile of the candidate:

• A PhD in a quantitative field, or a MSc degree with several years of experience in teaching statistics and mathematics at the university level.
• Willingness and ability to teach courses and topics in mathematics, statistics, operations research, and operations management.
• The official language at SBE is English, therefore excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required (at least C1 level).
• Passionate about teaching and in possession of excellent didactic skills.

Fixed-term contract:  3 years.

The latest start date of the appointment is 1 September 2023. Starting one month earlier in order to prepare for the next academic year is preferable.

• The position is classified as UFO profile 'Docent 4’. The salary will be based in salary scale 10 (€ 2,960 - € 4,670 gross per month based on full-time employment).
• Working 0.8fte is negotiable.
• In addition to the salary, we offer an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus;
• 232 vacation hours per year for full-time employment and the possibility of expanding this slightly and additional holidays;
• ABP pension;
• Work life balance;

You have to be willing to move to (the vicinity of) Maastricht. If you do not already live in Maastricht (or its direct surroundings), you will be eligible for an allowance for moving costs and a relocation reimbursement.

The terms of employment of Maastricht University are set out in the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO). Furthermore, local UM provisions also apply. For more information look at the website www.maastrichtuniversity.nl > About UM > Working at UM.

Maastricht University is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. Maastricht University has around 22,000 students and about 5,000 employees. Reflecting the university's strong international profile, a fair amount of both students and staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Law, School of Business and Economics, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience. 
For more information, visit www.maastrichtuniversity.nl.

SBE is one of the youngest economic faculties in the Netherlands with a distinctive profile and a Triple Crown accreditation. SBE provides high-quality education and conducts excellent research from an international perspective. The faculty believes in creating close cooperation with academic partners and social stakeholders, its students and alumni, with the business community and with organizations in the Limburg Euregion, the Netherlands, Europe and the rest of the world. More information is available at www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/sbe  

For information on the educational activities of the Department of Quantitative Economics, visit our home page www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/research/quantitative-economics/education