About the opportunity
SDU Business School invites applications for part-time external lecturer positions across multiple subjects including Data Analysis, Business Economics Methodology, Corporate Financial Planning, and Cross-Cultural Management. Appointees will independently plan and conduct teaching sessions, deliver lectures, and conduct examinations in collaboration with department researchers. The positions are available starting February 1, 2027, with work locations in Kolding and Sønderborg. Appointments are fixed-term for three years with possibilities for extension or permanent employment.
Salary and benefits
- Salary and employment conditions determined by collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC)
- Professional collaboration with university researchers and academics
- Opportunity to shape course delivery, conduct examinations, and mentor students
Who can apply?
- Must hold a master's degree or equivalent qualification
- Must possess either relevant high-level practical experience within the last six years (not obtained through university scientific employment) or hold a primary scientific position at another university
- Must have deep, current knowledge of the subject area's application possibilities
- Must be declared qualified through an expert assessment according to applicable rules
Required documents
- Motivated application specifying the subjects applied for
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Copy of diploma(s) including documentation for acquiring a master's degree or equivalent
- Any additional statements or documentation regarding qualifications relevant to the position (all documents must be in Adobe PDF format and must not contain personal civil registration numbers)
When to apply
- Application deadline is November 20, 2026
- Positions are available starting February 1, 2027
How to apply
- Prepare all required application documents in Adobe PDF format ensuring no personal civil registration numbers are included
- Open the online application link on the official recruitment portal
- Complete the application form and upload all required files
Additional information
- The total workload must not exceed 500 hours annually, which may be increased to 780 hours if necessary for course organization
- Shortlisting may be used during the selection process to select a smaller number of applicants for professional assessment
- For inquiries regarding HD Part 1 subjects, contact Ann Højbjerg Clarke; for Cross-Cultural Management, contact Simon Jebsen; for administrative questions, contact Jette Risom
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Professionals with extensive high-level industry experience looking to transition into academic teaching and student mentoring
- Researchers or academics at other institutions seeking part-time lecturing engagements in Denmark
- Specialists in data analysis, financial planning, business economics, or cross-cultural management based near Kolding or Sønderborg
What should you think carefully about?
- Positions are part-time with a limited number of hours per semester, meaning teaching assignments are not guaranteed every semester
- Fixed-term contract lasting three years with a requirement to travel to or be based in Kolding or Sønderborg
- Applications and all supporting credentials must be submitted in PDF format with strict exclusion of personal identification numbers
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
These roles suit professionals and academics aiming to bridge practical industry expertise with higher education, contributing to student development and curriculum delivery at a recognized Danish university while maintaining external professional pursuits.
Our take
Qualified professionals and academics with deep practical expertise in business, economics, or cross-cultural management who want flexible part-time university teaching roles in Denmark should apply before the November 20, 2026 deadline.
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