External lecture position in Organization Design for Operations Development

Aalborg Universitet (AAU); Aalborg; On-site; DKK 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

Aalborg Universitet, Afdelingen for Materialer og Produktion i Aalborg, tilbyder en deltids ekstern lekturstilling i Organisation Design for Operations Development fra 15. september 2026, primært til undervisning i M.Sc.-uddannelsen Management Engineering.

Kandidater forventes at have mastergrad; undervisningsevner og vilje til at engagere sig i bæredygtighed og tværfaglig innovation vægtes.

Qualifications

• Ansættelse som deltidslektor kræver mastergradsniveau.
• Undervisningskvalifikationer indgår i vurdering af ansøgere.
• Kvalifikationer inden for bæredygtighed og tværfaglig innovation vægtes.

Responsibilities

• Undervisning primært i Organisation Design for Operations Development ved M.Sc.-uddannelsen Management Engineering.
• Involvering i forbindelser mellem akademisk viden og praksis samt formidling til studerende.

Education

Master's degree level

Job description

External lecture position in Organization Design for Operations Development

Jobbeskrivelse

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Materials and Production at Aalborg University, Aalborg Campus, a part-time external lecture position in Organization Design for Operations Development is available starting September 15, 2026.

Department of Materials and Production (MP) is a wide-ranging research and educational environment at Aalborg University. The Department's mission is to meet the future's demands for new materials and production systems by directing the whole value chain from basic material understanding to materials' applications in mechanical construction, industrial production, and management. The department has several strong, international, and innovative research groups, which comprise everything from basic science to strategic and applicable research. The activities encompass research and education within materials, mechanics, physics, production techniques, industrial management and innovation. Benefitting the industry and additional collaborators, several innovative and unconventional collaborations have been developed through interdisciplinary cooperation. Thereby, as an employee at the Department, you will become a part of an international research environment where the focus is on innovation, knowledge sharing/building, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Your work tasks

The position is a part-time external lecturer. Teaching will primarily be in Organization Design for Operations Development at the M.Sc. program Management Engineering. This includes knowledge on, e.g., various perspectives and theories that inform the design, formation and functioning of the contemporary extended enterprises; the principles of business process engineering and value engineering, and the mechanisms of strategy, organization design and effectiveness.

Your competencies

We are looking for a colleague who is passionate about connecting academic knowledge with real-world challenges. We value someone who can inspire students through examples drawn from research and practice and who is able to engage with sustainability and innovation from a multidisciplinary perspective. Personally, we hope to welcome a colleague who is collaborative, generous in sharing knowledge, and keen to contribute to a supportive and inclusive academic environment where students and staff can learn and develop together.

Qualification requirements

Appointment as a part-time lecturer requires academic qualifications at master’s degree level.

Employment as a part-time lecturer requires either relevant practical experience at a high level which has not been achieved through an academic appointment at a university or employment in an principal academic position at another university. When employed due to relevant practical experience, you must have in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of the subject/subject's applications that has been gained or will be gained through employment in the profession. Teaching qualifications are included in the assessment of applicants for a part-time lectureship.

Who we are

You will join the Sustainable Operations and Innovation Management (SOIM) research group at the Department of Materials and Production, Aalborg University. SOIM brings together researchers with expertise in sustainable production, operations management, innovation, digitalisation, and industrial transformation. The group is characterised by a collaborative and supportive culture, where knowledge sharing, interdisciplinary dialogue, and close engagement with industry are highly valued. As an external lecturer, you will become part of an academic environment that is committed to delivering high-quality education and creating impact through research and collaboration with external stakeholders.

Aalborg University

Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.

Further information

Read more about our recruitment process here.

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

Salary and terms of employment

The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and agreement on part-time lecturers and teaching assistants at universities etc. under Ministry of Higher Education and Science (in Danish).

There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.

Contacts

• Professor Brian Vejrum Wæhrens: [phone], [e-mail]

Ansøgningsfrist

19-08-2026

Ref. nummer

2026/971

Afdeling

Department of Materials and Production