Lecturer/Researcher in Leisure Studies

Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas); Breda; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Health insurance contribution

End-of-year bonus 8.3%

Holiday allowance 8%

Professional development hours everyปี

Possible remote work option

ABP pension fund

Job summary

Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas) invites applications for a Lecturer/Researcher (0.8–1 FTE) in the Academy for Leisure & Events. You will teach across BUas programmes, guide students, and develop educational materials while pursuing research aligned with your interests and BUas’ research programme.

You will publish in international journals and connect academic research to professional practice, contributing to an interdisciplinary teaching environment with a strong industry network.

Qualifications

• PhD in Leisure Studies, Tourism Studies or related field.
• Teaching experience at BSc/MSc level in leisure- and tourism-related courses.
• Track record of publishing in international peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise students across BUas programmes (BSc/MSc).
• Develop educational materials and contribute to course design.
• Develop research activities aligned with BUas Leisure Studies Group.

Skills

Leisure Studies

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching

Research publishing

Education

PhD in Leisure Studies or Tourism Studies

Dutch BDB teaching qualification or willingness to obtain

Job description

Are you a Leisure Studies expert who can bring critical, interdisciplinary perspectives on the role of events and placemaking in shaping contemporary societies – both in your teaching and your research? Join the Academy for Leisure & Events (ALE) at Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas) as a lecturer/researcher (0.8–1 FTE), and become part of one of our professorships, connecting colleagues from applied and academic fields, students, and industry stakeholders.

As a lecturer/researcher (0.8-1 FTE) at the Academy for Leisure & Events (ALE), you will have the opportunity to guide and support our students – from our academic programmes (BSc and MSc) as well as our leisure management programmes (BA and MA) – as they grow into young professionals in the leisure and events management field. You will work alongside other lecturers, researchers and support staff in a close-knit, informal community. You will teach, guide and supervise students, and help develop educational materials. In addition to teaching, you will also develop research activities aligned with your personal interests, your current research, and the research programme of the Leisure Studies Group at BUas. This programme revolves around two professorships. The first one is the Leisure and Tourism Experiences professorship (see website) , which aims to understand and measure leisure and tourism experiences and their impact on people. The second is the Placemaking and Events professorship (see website ), which studies the role of attractions and events in processes of regional and urban development and their impacts on regions, cities and communities. It is within the latter professorship that the vacancy sits. Based on your expertise, you will conduct academic research touching on the relationship between places, events and societal transitions. You have leisure- and tourism-related knowledge and expertise in areas such as governance, public policy, stakeholder networks, economics, regional development, spatial planning, and/or environmental impacts. It is an advantage if you have an (academic) business or economics background in events. As a lecturer/researcher you will bring critical and interdisciplinary perspectives on the role of events and placemaking in shaping contemporary societies, both in teaching and in research. You are able to connect academic research in the field of leisure and tourism with professional practice, and contribute to an interdisciplinary teaching and research environment. You will actively work towards publishing research in international, peer-reviewed academic journals. As such, the position is comparable in seniority and responsibility to an Assistant Professor position at a research university, though with a higher teaching load (approximately 80/20).

What do we offer?

• The salary for this position amounts to a monthly minimum of€4,632.17and a monthly maximum of€6,677.44 (gross amounts based on full-time employment);
• This position is classified in scale 11 of thecao-hbo(collective labour agreement). Your official job title will be Lecturer/Researcher;
• This job involves a temporary replacement of a maximum of two years. Therefore, you will be given a one-year employment contract with the possibility of a one-year extension;
• Your commuting expenses will be fully reimbursed when you travel by public transport;
• You will receive a contribution towards your health insurance costs;
• You will receive an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%in December andanannual holiday allowance of 8% in May;
• You will also be awarded professional development hours every year and almost 11 weeks of holiday entitlements in a full-time position;
• You have the option to work partly from home, which can help improve your work-life balance;
• You will build an attractive pension through the ABP pension fund;
• Working at BUas means always striving for ‘the plus’. BUas aims to be more than just a university of applied sciences, continuously focusing on development and creating meaningful experiences;
• You will be working at a top-ranked university of applied sciences on a green, sustainable campus near the city centre of Breda;
• You will be working in an attractive and friendly working environment together with enthusiastic colleagues from the industry and students from around the world.
• Moving from abroad to Breda in the Netherlands? We provide support and financial compensation for relocation and settling in the Netherlands. Dutch tax authorities may offer tax reductions to applicants from abroad, making tax rates comparable to those in the UK and US.

What do we ask of you?

• You have a relevant PhD in Leisure Studies, Tourism Studies or a related field of knowledge;
• You have relevant teaching experience in leisure- and tourism-related courses at BSc and MSc level;
• You are passionate about your work and would like to share this passion withour students andothers. You have creative and fresh ideasonhow to share your information and knowledge;
• You have experience in doing research, and you have a track record of publishing in international peer-reviewed journals in the fields of leisure and/or tourism;
• Ideally, you have a relevant academic network, along with connections to the leisure and/or tourism sectors (governmental bodies, theme parks, events, culture, sports, media, recreation, destination management, and/or other tourism-related fields). This will help us further strengthen our national and international connections with the field;
• You have a teaching qualification comparable to the Dutch BDB (Dutch abbreviation of ‘Basic Didactic Competency’), or are willingtoobtain one;
• You will be working in an international and intercultural setting. Therefore, having excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Dutch is a necessity.

Breda University of Applied Sciences (hereafter referred to as BUas) is a specialist, small-scale and international university of applied sciences. BUas offers bachelor's and master's degree programmes at both professional and academic levels, with expertise in closely interrelated fields: Tourism, Leisure & Events, Hotel & Facility, Logistics & Built Environment, Media & Creative Business, Games, and Data Science & AI. Our strength lies in the ability to connect these fields.

We aim to create added value in our education and research for our students, and therefore also for business and society. We provide our students with knowledge as well as ‘BUas Skills for Life’, empowering them to thrive in a constantly changing world and contribute to making it a better place. We encourage our employees to lead by example, fostering independence, collaboration and practical research that can be applied in real-world contexts.

We are curious about the world around us, considerate of each other, and committed to creating a healthy living and working environment for students and staff. This ethos defines how we operate on our campus. Within our inspiring learning community, we encourage each other to optimally develop our talents, combine knowledge and skills, and apply them in society in a sustainable manner.

External recruiters need not inquire.