Lecturer in Economics

Lecturer in Economics – Maastricht School of Management (MSM)

• Our goal: deliver high-quality education in economics within our Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master in Management (MM) programmes.
• Your colleagues: a dedicated and internationally oriented academic team that collaborates closely to deliver high-quality MBA and executive education programmes with a strong focus on practical impact and global relevance.

In this role, you contribute to high-quality education within the MBA and Master in Management (MM) programmes. You combine academic expertise with practical relevance and help professionals and graduate students translate economic insights into managerial practice.

You design and deliver engaging teaching that connects theory to real-world challenges. You play an active role in curriculum development and contribute to strengthening the educational profile of the programmes. In addition, you support students in their academic and professional development.

What you will do
You will contribute to education and programme development in the following ways:

• Design and continuously update course materials to reflect current industry developments and academic insights.
• Use diverse instructional methods—such as case studies and applied learning—to enhance engagement and practical understanding.
• Supervise and mentor graduate students, including guidance on master’s theses and applied projects.
• Teach additional courses within the MBA/MM curriculum where needed.
• Contribute to curriculum development and programme evaluation within the MBA and MM programmes.
• Participate actively in departmental and university committees.
• Contribute as a consultant to projects and initiatives within MSM.

What you bring
It’s not about ticking boxes—it’s about who you are and what you bring to our educational community. Do you recognise yourself in the following?

• Academically grounded – You hold a PhD (or equivalent degree) in Economics, preferably in managerial or industrial economics.
• Experienced educator – You have demonstrated excellence in graduate-level teaching, ideally within MBA and/or MM programmes.
• Innovative in course development – You are able to design and deliver engaging, practice-oriented economics courses that connect theory with real-world application.
• Strong communicator and collaborator – You bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills and work effectively with students, colleagues, and external partners.
• Flexible in teaching formats – You are comfortable working with online and hybrid teaching formats.
• Connected to practice – You bring industry experience in economics or maintain strong links to professional practice.
• Globally oriented – You are willing to travel to our international partners when required.

The number of teaching hours depends on the range of courses you are able to teach. We are primarily looking for experienced Lecturers in Economics. If you also have teaching experience in related fields such as Strategy or Digital Transformation, we warmly encourage you to apply.

For a complete overview of the curriculum, please visit: https://www.msm.nl/

YUFE Institutional Coordinator

YUFE Institutional Coordinator

Our goal: The Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) Alliance is creating an open, inclusive and studentcentred model of the European University. We develop flexible, crossborder education and research with a strong focus on excellence, interdisciplinarity, multilingualism and societal impact. Students, staff and lifelong learners can study, work and collaborate across Europe, strengthening mobility, engagement and European integration.
Your colleagues: As YUFE Institutional Coordinator, you are UM’s main point of contact within the alliance. You work closely with Institutional Coordinators from partner universities and with the YUFE Secretary General to ensure smooth cooperation and strategic alignment. Together with the UM President, you represent YUFE at the highest institutional level and act as an ambassador for students, staff and external partners. Within UM, you collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and lead the sixmember UM YUFE team, which is part of the International Office.

In this role, you will be the driving force behind collaboration across the YUFE alliance, connecting students, staff, partner institutions, and strategy. You will coordinate with the UM YUFE team, actively engage stakeholders across the university, and serve as a close advisor to our Executive Board and management. Together, you will help UM lead the way toward a bold new model for higher education in Europe, all within a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive work environment that values diplomacy and collaboration.

What you do

• Shape and steer UM’s strategic direction within the YUFE alliance, translating ambitions into concrete actions, ensuring effective implementation, and aligning YUFE initiatives with the university’s long-term strategy and shared goals and outcomes, within and beyond the current project phase.
• Build broad-based support and commitment across the organisation by engaging colleagues and leadership, fostering ownership, and mobilising collaboration to ensure that YUFE is firmly embedded in UM’s long-term development.
• Advise and support the UM Executive Board in their representation within the YUFE Strategic Council, guide UM’s role in implementing the Alliance’s projects, and provide insights on YUFE-related matters linked to local or national policy.
• Represent YUFE in various internal UM bodies and provide regular updates on alliance progress to all relevant decision-making bodies within the university.
• Serve as an inspiring UM representative toward the alliance by mediating within the complex international YUFE alliance, bridging institutional differences, and building strong relationships with executives, partners, and regional stakeholders.
• Coordinate and lead the UM YUFE team within the UM International Office, overseeing all YUFE-related work packages and projects, monitoring the activities of project managers and coordinators, decentral admission officers, secretary, interns and the Student Forum members, and holding end-responsibility for all YUFE projects at UM, including budgets and preparing sustainable business cases, across initiatives such as YUFE, YUFERING, YUFE4Postdocs, and Inno4YUFE.

ABAP Ontwikkelaar

ABAP Ontwikkelaar

Ons doel: We ondersteunen de gehele studentreis met betrouwbare, veilige en schaalbare ICT‑oplossingen. Jouw expertise helpt ons deze processen doorlopend te optimaliseren.

Jouw collega's: Je werkt in een multidisciplinair Agile team dat bestaat uit consultants, functioneel beheerders en developers. Je wordt ingewerkt door een zeer ervaren ABAP ontwikkelaar die vanaf de start bij de ontwikkeling van SAP SLcM betrokken was.

De Universiteit maakt gebruik van Student Lifecycle Management (SLcM) een industry solution ontwikkeld door SAP. Deze applicatie is in 2010 geïmplementeerd binnen de UM ter ondersteuning van de studentadministratie. SLcM is de bron van de studentgegevens en deze gegevens worden gedeeld met o.a. de admission portal, de student portal, de roosterapplicatie, etc.

SLcM is in de afgelopen 14 jaar verrijkt met diverse interfaces, aanvullende modules maar ook met maatwerk.

Wat jij doet

• Binnen beheeromgevingen gaat het om het uitvoeren van incident-, problem- en changemanagement. De basis hiervoor is S4/Hana;
• Jij gaat je bezighouden met het vertalen van klant specifieke processen en functies in SAP met behulp van ABAP/ABAP OO. Waar nodig schakel jij met externe consultants of ontwikkelaars;
• Jij fungeert als sparringpartner voor de interne consultants en functioneel beheerders en indien nodig ook met de (interne) klant;
• Je draagt ideeën aan en helpt deze vervolgens te implementeren;
• Ten slotte, draag je ook bij aan het beheer en het onderhouden van de integraties.

Wat jij meebrengt

• Opleiding en ervaring: Minimaal HBO‑diploma met IT‑component. Minimaal 5 jaar ervaring als ABAP ontwikkelaar (ABAP/4, ABAP OO).
• Technische kennis: Ervaring met workflows en SmartForms is een must. Ervaring met WebDynpro (pré). Je hebt bij voorkeur ook nog kennis van integratie via Netweaver Gateway/OData/CDS‑views.
• Jouw drijfveer is om het proces beter, professioneler en rendabeler te laten verlopen.
• Goede communicatievaardigheden: zowel in NL (B1) en EN (C1).

Medewerker Fysiek Collectiebeheer

Medewerker Fysiek Collectiebeheer

Ons doel: Samen zorgen we voor een goed beheerde, toegankelijke en toekomstbestendige fysieke collectie binnen de UB.

Jouw collega’s: Je werkt in het depot samen met drie collega’s fysiek collectiebeheer en twee collega’s van het scanteam. Daarnaast heb je regelmatig contact met team Collecties.

In deze rol ben jij de vraagbaak voor en verantwoordelijk voor het beheer van onze fysieke collecties. Je zorgt dat materialen beschikbaar, correct geplaatst en goed onderhouden zijn. Je werkt mee aan projecten zoals decollectioneren, herinrichting van het depot en plaatsing van bijzondere collecties. Ook werk je samen met je collega’s en participatiemedewerkers bij het uitvoeren van fysiek collectiebeheer.

Wat jij gaat doen

• Beheren van fysieke collecties en uitvoeren van kastcontroles.
• Verwerken van uitleenaanvragen, reserveringen en schadebeschrijvingen in bibliotheeksysteem WMS.
• Klaarmaken van materialen voor uitleen en tentoonstellingen.
• Gebruik catalogussysteem, registratie van leningen door collega’s.
• Signaleren van te laat geretourneerd materiaal en communiceren met Team Information.
• Meewerken aan projecten zoals decollectioneren, herinrichting depot en plaatsing folianten.
• Ondersteunen bij bindadministratie en inchecken van tijdschriften.
• Scannen t.b.v. bijzondere collectie, IBL en reference list.

Wat jij meebrengt
Het gaat ons niet om vinkjes, maar om wie jij bent en wat jij meebrengt. Herken jij jezelf hierin?

• Hands-on en resultaatgericht: Je draait je hand niet om voor fysieke werkzaamheden. Je kunt prioriteiten stellen en hiernaar handelen.
• Communicatief en collegiaal: Je communiceert heel duidelijk en open met je team en andere collega's Je werkt goed samen en bent een vraagbaak voor collega’s.
• Leergierig en digitaal vaardig: Je hebt affiniteit met digitale systemen en MS Office. Kennis van Excel is een pré.
• Opleiding en ervaring: Een mbo-opleiding en bij voorkeur 2–3 jaar ervaring in een vergelijkbare functie. Een logistieke achtergrond is mooi meegenomen.
• Talen: je communiceert gemakkelijk in het Nederlands en Engels.

Physical Collection Empoyee

Physical Collection Employee

Our goal: Together, we ensure a well-managed, accessible, and future-proof physical collection within the University Library.

Your colleagues: You will work in the depot alongside three colleagues responsible for physical collection management and two colleagues from the scanning team. You will also regularly collaborate with the Collections team.

In this role, you are the go-to person for managing our physical collections. You ensure materials are available, correctly placed, and well maintained. You will also participate in projects such as deaccessioning, depot reorganization, and the placement of special collections. Additionally, you will guide colleagues and supported employees in performing physical collection tasks.

What you will do

• Manage physical collections and perform shelf checks.
• Process loan requests, reservations, and damage reports in WMS.
• Prepare materials for lending and exhibitions.
• Use the catalog system and register loans for colleagues.
• Identify overdue materials and communicate with the Information Team.
• Contribute to projects such as deaccessioning, depot reorganization, and folio placement.
• Support binding administration and check in journals.

What you bring
It’s not about ticking boxes, it’s about who you are and what you bring. Do you recognize yourself in this?

• Hands-on and results-oriented: You don’t shy away from physical tasks. You can set priorities and act according to your priorities.
• Communicative and collaborative: You are an open and direct communicator. You work well with others and are a trusted point of contact.
• Eager to learn and digitally skilled: You are comfortable with digital systems and MS Office; knowledge of Excel is a plus.
• Education and experience: An MBO-level qualification and preferably 2–3 years of experience in a similar role. A logistics background is a plus.
• Languages: you are able to communicate in Dutch and English.