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Job Description

The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) is looking for an inspiring and entrepreneurial Associate Professor for the research domain “Designing Value Networks. Working at THUAS has it! In this role, you will strengthen practice-oriented research and contribute to societal transitions by connecting organizations, professionals, citizens, technology, and policy into sustainable and meaningful value networks. About the role As Associate Professor, you will support the professor in providing academic and strategic leadership to a multidisciplinary research group operating at the intersection of innovation, collaboration, systems thinking, and societal impact. You will help shape applied research that supports organizations and public partners in designing, governing, and sustaining value networks in complex environments. You will combine a strong research profile with the ability to coach junior and lecturer-researchers, build partnerships and lead collaborative innovation. The position emphasizes developing leadership in research, external collaboration, and knowledge circulation within education and professional practice. You will: Develop your own research within research line “Designing Value Networks”; (co)author scientific and practice publications; initiate and coordinate practice-oriented research projects with regional, national, and international partners; acquire external funding and strengthen strategic partnerships; coach researchers and lecturer-researchers; contribute to innovation in education by connecting research, professional practice, and learning communities; represent THUAS in relevant professional and academic networks; contribute to societal challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration and impact-driven research. What do we expect from you? We are looking for a collaborative and inspiring researcher with the ambition to grow into leadership in applied research and societal innovation. You bring: a completed PhD relevant to the domain; an established track record in research, preferably in areas related to networks, ecosystems, systems innovation, transition design, organizational design, digital transformation, and/or societal transitions; experience in coaching junior researchers; demonstrable success in developing partnerships and acquiring research funding; the ability to connect research, education, and professional practice; strong communication and networking skills; an inclusive leadership style and commitment to collaborative knowledge development. This is what you can expect from us First and foremost, it's important that you are able to enjoy your work. In addition, we offer you: An appointment of 0,5 fte, 20 hours per week; A salary between € 6.783,11 and 8.687,82 gross per month (scale 14) for a full-time work week; 8% vacation allowance; Guaranteed end-of-year pay of 8,3%; An extensive leave arrangement; The choice between an NS Business card (2nd class) for your commutes or a kilometer based compensation. > Read more about our attractive working conditions on terms of employment The Hague University of Applied Sciences is an organisation that values a safe, reliable and professional environment, both internally and externally. For all contracts carried out by external parties, the rule is that a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) must be provided before the contract commences and the VOG screening must be appropriate for the work to be carried out at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. About Designing Value Networks The research domain focuses on how organizations and stakeholders co-create value in increasingly interconnected and dynamic environments. The research group explores how value networks can be designed, governed, and sustained to address complex societal and organizational challenges. Themes may include digital ecosystems, public-private collaboration, sustainable innovation, platform organizations, social impact, and systems approaches to transformation. Working at THUAS If you work at THUAS, you work at one of the most dynamic and open organisation in the City of Peace and Justice. Together with 2,500 colleagues, you help 26,000 students from over 120 countries to prepare for a promising future in a world that changes every day. We do this by growing and evolving along with the world and the wishes of our students. We work together intensively with colleagues, with students and in the professional field. Furthermore, we look ahead, we are critical, and we stand in the middle of society. Diversity, inclusiveness and equality are at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the composition of the student and staff population to reflect the society in which we work, and we want to offer everyone equal opportunities. We realise that this requires constant attention. We invest in this ourselves, and we would like you to help us with this. > Read more about our story and our core values here:Our story > THUAS as an inclusive campus: The Hague University inclusive Are you our new colleague? You can apply for the position by submitting your CV and cover letter via the link below before before 7th October 2026. For more information about this vacancy, please contact Liliya Terzieva, Professor Designing Value Networks, via e-mail [email protected]. If you would like more information about the application process, please contact Team Recruitment, on +31 (0)70-445 8612 or via e-mail: [email protected]. The vacancy has been advertised both internally and externally. Where candidates are equally suitable, priority will be given to the internal candidate. You can apply for this position through the application button. Applications sent to these e-mail addresses will not be considered. Applications via the above email addresses will not be processed.

Core Responsibilities

Develop and lead practice-oriented research on designing, governing, and sustaining value networks, while publishing research and coordinating projects with regional, national, and international partners. Build partnerships and secure funding, coach researchers, connect research with education and professional practice, and represent THUAS in academic and professional networks.

Requirements

A completed PhD relevant to the domain and an established research record are required, preferably in networks, ecosystems, systems innovation, transition design, organizational design, digital transformation, or societal transitions. Candidates should have experience coaching junior researchers, developing partnerships and securing research funding, connecting research with education and practice, and demonstrating strong communication, networking, and collaborative leadership skills.

Benefits

• Vacation Allowance
• Guaranteed Year-End Bonus
• Extensive Leave Arrangement
• Public Transport Commuter Card or Kilometer-Based Travel Compensation