Professor on Professional Learning

Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE) is looking for a Professor in Professional Learning who will lead, guide and inspire the Department of Educational Research and Development (ERD).

In an environment committed to high-quality research, research-based education, and evidence-based consultancy, the new Head will be a role model and will chair the department’s Management Team to achieve positive outcomes in research, education, educational development, and outreach.

The Head holds responsibility for cultivating and developing the department’s personnel within a positive, collaborative and inclusive academic work environment. Holding budget responsibility, the Head also maintains a financially and administratively well-run department.

The Head is an active member of SBE’s senior management team and should therefore ensure the department’s contribution to the development and execution of SBE’s overall strategy. Furthermore, the Head will actively stimulate, initiate, and intensify collaboration and cooperation of the ERD department with the other departments and institutes in SBE and beyond.

The Head is expected to contribute to SBE’s teaching in BSc courses, the MSc programme Learning and Development in Organizations, and post-graduate UMIO programmes. In addition, the Head will contribute to the Learning Academy and SBE’s Education Institute, both by participating in key educational and professional development activities, and by providing strategic support to the LA Director to ensure alignment with ERD and SBE-wide priorities. Finally, the Head will contribute to the further development of ERD as a leading academic department within SBE.

Requirements

You have:

• A PhD in a field related to Learning and Development.
• Demonstrated experience in managing an academic group, and in motivating and inspiring departmental staff through interpersonal, intercultural, and leadership skills focused on connecting, developing, and empowering individuals;
• Forward-thinking, goal-oriented, and an effective communicator and team player, with an affinity for inclusivity, sustainable staff development, and curiosity about the purposes and methods of SBE’s academic disciplines;
• A strong international reputation as a researcher as demonstrated by publications in highly-ranked journals in the fields of Education, Learning and Development. Having published in multiple fields related to professional learning is a plus;
• A proven track record in student-centred learning approaches. Enthusiasm for Problem Based Learning (PBL) is required, experience in PBL settings is a plus;
• Demonstrated excellence in education and educational leadership, including curriculum development, innovative teaching practices, and fostering educational quality across programs;
• Clear interest in developing the outreach of the Department and the School, by having obtained (inter)national research grants (e.g. NWO, ERC), through establishing multidisciplinary collaboration and increasing the societal impact of scientific research;
• A clear vision on future developments in research and educational innovation as relevant fields of the ERD department;
• An extensive international academic network together with a broad network of collaboration in (professional) practice;
• Open-mindedness and a demonstrated ability to collaborate, work, and lead research across disciplines, fostering a collegial and socially supportive academic culture;
• Experience in and commitment to contributing to the Learning Academy and other educational development initiatives, both through active involvement in educational activities and by providing strategic guidance;
• Ability to inspire academics and to lead scientific and industrial projects involving many diverse actors.

Conditions of employment

We offer:

• A temporary role as Head of Department for the period of three years, with the possibility to extend this term once;
• A permanent contract (with a probation period of 2 months) for 1 FTE as Professor H2 or H1, depending on academic merits in research, education, leadership and outreach;
• Salary scale depending on qualifications and work experience, based on our Collective Labour Agreement (CAO-NU);
• Attractive package of fringe benefits, such as substantial leave arrangements, a pension scheme, relocation allowance, and more.

Maastricht University is committed to nurturing an inclusive culture and a welcoming atmosphere. This inclusiveness strategy has resulted in a very diverse representation of nationalities and cultures. We strongly believe that diversity (including, but not limited to nationality, age and gender) of the staff and student population will increase the quality of UM education & research. Fostering diversity and inclusivity creates an academic community where individual talents thrive, and values and differences are cherished. We encourage you to apply if you are qualified for this position.

Maastricht University
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 20,000 students and 4,700 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, please visit www.maastrichtuniversity.nl.

School of Business and Economics
SBE is one of the youngest Faculties of Business and Economics in the Netherlands. It has a distinctive international profile and is Triple Crown accredited. It provides high-quality education and conducts excellent research with an international perspective. SBE strongly believes in creating close collaborations with its academic partners and societal stakeholders, its students and alumni, and with businesses and organisations in the Limburg Euregion, the Netherlands, Europe and the rest of the world.

Department of Educational Research and Development (ERD)
The ERD department is an integral part of the Maastricht University School of Business and Economics. The department has gained a strong reputation in both research and education in the field of Learning and Development in Organizations. ERD currently houses over 30 colleagues. ERD is home to the Learning Academy at SBE, a leading centre for educational development in Higher Education, providing professional development, workshops, and strategic support for SBE-wide and UM-aligned initiatives.

Interested?
Want to know more about this position or what it’s like to work at our university? Reach out to Vicky Sterk(senior corporate recruiter) at vicky.sterk@maastrichtuniversity.nl. You can also apply directly using the button below.

The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.

At Maastricht University, we prefer to contact potential candidates directly. We therefore kindly ask that no agencies or intermediaries submit offers or approaches.

Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.