Lecturer in Applications of AI and Computation in Business and Operations Management

Are you enthusiastic about shaping the future of university education in Artificial Intelligence and large-scale computing? Do you want to inspire and train new generations of students in innovative technologies such as generative AI, programming, and the design of large-scale computing architectures - thereby impacting the digital future of society? Do you believe in a hands-on approach, engaging students directly with real-world tools and practical skills? Then you should become a lecturer in the Business Analytics Section of the Amsterdam Business School. Working at the UvA Are you ready to inspire the next generation by connecting AI with business operations in the classroom? The Faculty of Economics and Business (EB) at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) offers academic education in economics, fiscal economics, econometrics, mathematical economics, actuarial science, and business administration to more than 5,000 students. The faculty also hosts various research groups and employs approximately 400 people. EB is highly regarded internationally and consists of the Amsterdam Business School and the Amsterdam School of Economics (ASE). The Business Analytics Section of the Amsterdam Business School participates in the bachelor and master programmes in Business Administration, a university-wide minor in Data Science at the bachelor level, a master track in Digital Business, a bachelor in Business Analytics, a master in Business Analytics and Data Science, an MBA in AI, Data and Analytics and several post-graduate programmes in Big Data & Business Analytics. The section supports the needs of the EB faculty for courses related to computer sciences, such as programming, machine learning, and natural language processing. The Business Analytics Section is seeking a lecturer with expertise in Applied Artificial Intelligence, focusing on programming for implementation and large-scale computing frameworks for deployment. A good salary Your salary will be determined on the basis of your experience and seniority, in accordance with theLabour agreement. Your grading and therefore the amounts mentioned are based on full employment of 38 hours per week. 232 vacation hours We also offer parental leave, partner leave and social engagement leave. Through the Employment Conditions Menu Card, there are opportunities for even more vacation hours. Financial arrangements On top of your salary, you receive holiday allowance (8%) and a year-end bonus (8.3%). You build up a good pension with ABP. And in addition, we offer many other allowances and schemes. Career development and room for growth The UvA encourages you to continue to professionalise through training courses and open UvA lectures. Family matters Relocating to the Netherlands with your family? Find out about daycare, schooling, health insurance or employment options and support for your partner or spouse. Including the IDCN-network which provides support for your spouse through various training sessions, social activities, and networking events.All About This Vacancy This is what you will be doing Your role as lecturer will be to provide innovative, hands-on education in recent AI techniques—including generative models and modern machine learning approaches—programming (especially Python), and large-scale systems design for various bachelor’s and master's programmes in Business Analytics. Teaching will primarily be conducted in English or Dutch, with support provided by UvA to learn Dutch if needed. You will: Deliver lectures and tutorials that blend theory with practice through hands-on exercises, labs, projects, and case studies in modern artificial intelligence (e.g., generative AI, deep learning), programming (primarily in Python), and the architecture and management of large-scale computing structures (cloud, distributed systems, big data platforms); Actively engage students in applying concepts using real-world datasets, programming assignments, and industry-relevant technologies; Coordinate tutorial groups for larger courses, including planning schedules and overseeing student tutors; Supervise bachelor and master’s thesis projects that prioritize practical application of AI and programming in business and analytics contexts; Contribute to course development and the continuous update of curriculum content to reflect the fast-moving AI and computing landscape.Example courses you may teach include: This Is What We Ask Of You You are a motivated, hands-on educator, passionate about teaching through doing, with expertise in Artificial Intelligence (preferably recent methods, such as generative AI), programming (Python), and large-scale computation; Ideally, you hold a PhD, but you must at least have a degree in computer science, information systems, data science, econometrics, or a closely related field (applied mathematics, engineering); You are committed to active, practical learning experiences and to keeping pace with rapidly evolving digital technologies; You have experience teaching at the university level, or you want to specialize in academic education, and you feel fulfilled by providing inspiring lectures that engage your students; You possess excellent teaching skills and have proven experience with strong evaluations in teaching in English, and preferably also in Dutch; You are a good colleague who approaches others with goodwill and respect. You hold a basic teaching qualification (equivalent to theUTQ ). If you do not yet have this qualification, you will be given the opportunity to obtain it.This Is What We Offer You We offer full-time employment for the period of one year with a probationary period of two months, starting no later than September 1, 2026 with the prospect of a permanent employment agreement. This is a fulltime (38 hours) position. The position has UFO profile lecture 3 and is classified in scale 11. This means a gross monthly salary between € 4,728,-- and € 6,433,-- for full-time employment (38 hours per week), excluding holiday allowance (8%) and year-end bonus (8.3%). The salary scale depends on competences and work experience. TheCollective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universitiesis applicable. What else do we offer you? The UvA has an extensive package of fringe benefits, including: 29 days' holiday with full employment & extra holidays between Christmas and the New Year; Excellent work facilities including teleworking; reimbursement of commuting expenses; pension accrual with ABP; excellent study and development opportunities; possibility to participate in the open UvA lectures.Your place at the UvA This is where you’ll be working The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, offering the broadest range of degree programmes. It is an intellectual hub with 42,000 students, 6,000 staff members, and 3,000 PhD candidates, all connected by a shared culture of intellectual curiosity. Find more information about Economics and Business onuva.nl/eb. Find more information about the Amsterdam Business School onabs.uva.nl. To know more about working at the University of Amsterdam, please checkthis linkanduva.nl/working-at-eb More About The UvA The University of Amsterdam is ambitious, creative and committed. An inspiration to students since 1632, a vanguard player in international science and a partner in innovation. The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest range of courses on offer. An intellectual hub with 42,000 students, 6,000 staff and 3,000 PhD students. Connected by a culture of curiosity. Important to know Your application & contact Questions If you have any questions about the position, please get in touch with Ilker Birbil via email: s.i.birbil@uva.nl. Job application Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but do not yet have all the required experience? Then the UvA encourages you to apply anyway. Do you recognize yourself in the job profile? Then we look forward to receiving your motivation letter and cv. The application deadline isFebruary 16, 2026. You may apply online by using the link. The first round of interviews is expected to take place during the week of March 1, 2026. A potential second round will follow in the second half of March 2026. A trial lecture may be part of the application process. Applications should be in pdf and include: a curriculum vitae; a letter of motivation; proof of teaching skills, for example, through a number of teaching evaluations.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture. Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway.