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Job Description

Introduction Are you an excellent teacher in operations management? Do you have the passion to teach a range of courses in the area of operations management that prepare students for a successful career? Do you like to develop education, with a focus on cases that show students the practical relevance of the content? Job Description We are looking for a University Teacher for the Operations, Planning, Accounting and Control (OPAC) group (between 0.5 and 1.0 FTE). The OPAC group is part of Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)’s Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences Department, which has a worldwide reputation for high-quality research and excellent educational programs. The OPAC group helps stakeholders across sectors to make smart, informed decisions, thereby contributing to more efficiency, enhanced (environmental) sustainability, better use of resources and reduced costs. The research of the group deals with the control of operational processes, which can be related to supply chains, manufacturing systems, high-tech equipment, distribution, transportation, warehousing, retail, and service processes such as equipment maintenance. You will design and teach courses in the areas of operations management. You are especially interested in designing realistic cases that can be used in the courses and that show students the practical relevance of the things they learn. Courses are mainly to be taught in the Bachelor programs Industrial Engineering and the Master programs Operations Management and Logistics. Also students from other programs at TU/e, mostly Bachelor programs, may decide to follow these courses. You will also be involved in supervising bachelor end-projects and potentially guiding master thesis projects. Job Requirements We offer a stimulating and ambitious educational and research environment and are looking for candidates with the following qualifications: You hold a Phd degree in the field of operations management, operations research, supply chain management, or a comparable domain. You have the ability to teach and to design courses, shown by experience in teaching and positive evaluations of these teaching efforts. You have good communication skills. You have excellent proficiency (written and oral) in English. Conditions of Employment A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In Addition, We Offer You Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10, ranging from €3,706 to €5,760 gross base salary per month (full-time). In addition to your base salary, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus, both calculated based on your annual gross base salary. Generous leave options: a standard 29 days (based on a 38 hour working week) per year that you can increase to 41 days by working two hours more per week (flexible working hours). This is prorated if you work part-time. As a TU/e employee, you participate in the ABP pension scheme, providing retirement pension and pension benefits for surviving dependents and occupational disability. TU/e pays 70% of the pension premium, while employees contribute the remaining 30%. A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical. A selection model for additional fringe benefits. Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance. An excellent technical infrastructure, and on-campus children's day care. Unlimited access to the modern on campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate. We support your wellbeing with free 24/7 access to OpenUp, providing you and your family with mental health support, expert guidance, and online training. Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching. Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet. On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e! About Us We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community. Discover what Light Up means to TU/e in our short company video. Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here. The Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences (IE&IS) department combines disciplinary knowledge from the humanities, social sciences and technical sciences to solve the complex problems of industries and society. We collaboratively focus on and create responsible and effective innovations for the research themes: Humans and Technology, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability and Circularity, and Value of Data-Driven Intelligence. Information Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager Zümbül Atan, Group Chair OPAC, [email protected]. Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact Jolanda van der Sande, HR advisor [email protected] or +31 40 247 4979. Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page. Application If you are interested, please use the ‘apply’ button to send us your CV and letter of application with your motivation and a description of your qualifications. Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. Please note that incomplete applications may not be considered and could be rejected. We look forward to receiving your application! Please note You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines. Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

Core Responsibilities

Design and teach operations management courses, particularly for bachelor programs in Industrial Engineering and master programs in Operations Management and Logistics, using realistic cases to demonstrate practical relevance. Supervise bachelor end-projects and potentially guide master thesis projects.

Requirements

A PhD in operations management, operations research, supply chain management, or a comparable field is required. Candidates should have demonstrated teaching and course-design ability, positive teaching evaluations, good communication skills, and excellent written and spoken English.

Benefits

• Holiday Allowance
• Year-End Bonus
• Paid Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Hours
• Sabbatical Option
• Additional Fringe Benefits
• On-Campus Childcare
• Sports Center Access
• Mental Health Support
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Partially Paid Parental Leave
• Commuting Expense Reimbursement
• Work-From-Home Expense Reimbursement
• Internet Expense Reimbursement