Teacher 3 (Project)Management & Consultancy Skills

Are you excited to support future responsible change makers to develop their project management, consultancy and leadership skills both in class and in society-based projects?

ELS is responsible for teaching a large range of academic, professional and personal development skills in BSc, MSc, PhD and post-graduate programs of WUR. As a skills lecturer you will be responsible for teaching and coordinating both BSc and MSc skills courses in project management, consultancy and management/leadership. Guiding students’ transdisciplinary (i.e. society-inclusive) projects and coaching them on their learning paths is also part of your duties.

Students from all over the world and from different study programs participate in the courses. Moreover, students collaborate in their projects with all kinds of societal stakeholders. This requires your competence in addressing diversity, both culturally as well as disciplinary. You are used and do not mind taking up different tasks and to be adaptive to a large variety of contexts you teach in. You are an excellent organizer, and you experience rotating tasks as an opportunity to learn from. You will become an active member of the ELS teacher team by means of contributing to team meetings and the quality improvement of our course portfolio. Practical experience in (project)management and consultancy is a big plus for this position.

Your duties and responsibilities include:
As a Teacher 3 (max 0.5 fte) you will be (co)responsible for:

• (co) teaching Project Management, Management skills and Consultancy skills in various BSc and MSc programs at WUR;
• the coordination of part of the courses (including contacts with stakeholders from programs/courses in which the courses are incorporated; planning groups and staff; preparing course materials for the teachers; communication with students and staff during the course);
• guiding/coaching students in their society-based ‘real life’ projects;
• ELS team efforts (including sharing expertise; innovation of courses (for example changing learning activities or assessment); pro-active participation in team meetings).

Your team
You will work within an enthusiastic and experienced interdisciplinary team of teachers all inspired to support the development of Wageningen students’ skills performance as part of their academic, professional and personal growth.

You will work here
You will be based at the Education and Learning Sciences group within the Social Sciences department of Wageningen University and teach throughout the whole university.

Sr Consultant Service Now

Wageningen University & Research is a leading institution recognised for excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. As part of our digital transformation journey, we are investing in the ServiceNow platform to improve visibility, efficiency, and service delivery across our IT environment.

We are seeking a Senior ServiceNow Consultant (Discovery Specialist) to join our Enterprise Service Management (ESM) team. This role will be instrumental in ensuring the effective implementation and optimisation of ServiceNow Discovery to support the accuracy and governance of our Configuration Management Database (CMDB).

The Enterprise Service Management Team is part of the central IT department of WUR. Our IT department, consisting of 200 employees, is responsible for providing a modern ICT environment for education and research. We work in multidisciplinary teams to tackle current challenges in the areas of digitalization, self-service, security, data management, high-performance computing, and cloud strategy. As such, there are plenty of development and career opportunities available for specialists at various levels. Wageningen University & Research was elected as the best employer for IT specialist by Computable in 2024.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of ServiceNow Discovery.
• Manage and optimise MID servers, probes, sensors, patterns, and schedules to ensure comprehensive and accurate IT asset discovery.
• Understand how Agent Client Collector (ACC) works and be able to manage and upgrade it
• Contribute to the development of standards, policies, and best practices for ServiceNow Discovery and CMDB.
• Understand the ServiceNow data model (CSDM) and be an advocate of the model towards the organization
• Support colleagues through knowledge transfer and mentoring.

Techlead ServiceNow

At Wageningen University & Research, we are committed to creating a digitally enabled campus that supports innovation, collaboration, and academic excellence. As part of our Enterprise Service Management Team, you’ll have the opportunity to lead enterprise-level initiatives, make a tangible impact across departments, and work in a flexible and supportive environment that values diversity and continuous learning.

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Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is seeking a strategic and hands-on Techlead ServiceNow to join our Enterprise Service Management team. This is a pivotal role responsible for shaping and evolving the university’s ServiceNow platform to support academic, administrative, and research operations. You’ll be at the forefront of digital transformation in higher education, designing modern solutions that improve service delivery, enhance student and faculty experiences, and enable operational excellence.

We are seeking a highly experienced Techlead ServiceNow to guide our ServiceNow platform architecture, strategy, and implementation. This leadership role is responsible for translating complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and sustainable ServiceNow solutions. You will lead the architectural design, development standards, and governance processes, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and industry best practices.

The Enterprise Service Management Team is part of the central IT department of WUR. The central IT department consists of 250 professionals. Our multidisciplinary teams are applying an agile way of working

Key Responsibilities:

• Architectural Leadership: Serve as the platform architect for ServiceNow, driving scalable design decisions that support the university’s strategic goals.
• Service Optimization: Lead design and development efforts across ITSM and extend to modules such as HR Service Delivery, CSM, and custom workflows tailored to university processes.
• Platform Governance: Establish technical standards, documentation, and governance to ensure maintainability, performance, data integrity, and alignment with compliance and security policies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with departments including IT, Facilities, Human Resources, Teacher Support, Communication & Marketing and Research to gather requirements and deliver effective ServiceNow solutions.
• Mentorship & Oversight: Mentor developers and administrators, manage vendor relationships, and provide technical leadership throughout the platform lifecycle.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion new features, upgrades, and innovations on the platform, aligning capabilities with evolving university needs.

Sr Consultant Service Now

Wageningen University & Research is een toonaangevende instelling die bekend staat om zijn excellentie op het gebied van onderwijs, onderzoek en innovatie. Als onderdeel van onze digitale transformatie investeren we in het ServiceNow-platform om de zichtbaarheid, efficiëntie en servicelevering in onze IT-omgeving te verbeteren.

We zijn op zoek naar een Senior ServiceNow Consultant (Discovery Specialist) om ons Enterprise Service Management (ESM) team te versterken. Deze rol is belangrijk om te zorgen dat ServiceNow Discovery goed werkt en helpt bij het bijhouden en verbeteren van onze database (CMDB), waarin we precies vastleggen welke systemen en onderdelen we hebben

Het Enterprise Service Management Team hoort bij de centrale IT-afdeling van WUR. Daar werken zo’n 200 mensen die zorgen dat studenten en onderzoekers kunnen werken met een moderne en betrouwbare ICT-omgeving.

We werken samen in teams met verschillende soorten specialisten aan onderwerpen zoals digitalisering, selfservice, veiligheid, databeheer, supersnelle computers en werken in de cloud.

Bij ons kun je je blijven ontwikkelen en doorgroeien, op elk niveau. En niet voor niets: in 2024 is Wageningen University & Research door Computable gekozen als beste werkgever voor IT’ers.

Belangrijkste verantwoordelijkheden

• Jij zorgt voor het ontwerpen, instellen en invoeren van ServiceNow Discovery.
• Je beheert en verbetert de onderdelen die zorgen dat ServiceNow goed werkt, zoals servers, hulpmiddelen en schema’s, zodat we precies weten welke IT-middelen we hebben.
• Je weet hoe de Agent Client Collector (ACC) werkt en kunt deze beheren en bijwerken
• Je helpt mee met het maken van duidelijke afspraken en richtlijnen voor het gebruik van ServiceNow Discovery en de CMDB.
• Je begrijpt hoe het gegevensmodel van ServiceNow (CSDM) in elkaar zit en helpt anderen om hiermee te werken.
• Je deelt je kennis met collega’s en helpt hen om beter met ServiceNow te werken.

Senior Researcher / Acquisition Specialist in Agriculture and Energy

At ACRRES, we are looking for a Senior Researcher / Acquisition Specialist in Sustainable Energy in Agriculture — someone with vision, a strong network, and an entrepreneurial spirit who can help develop future-proof farming systems.

You will work at the intersection of agriculture, energy, and circularity. You understand both the language of farmers and researchers, feel at home in the world of the energy transition, and are able to translate research questions and practical opportunities into innovative research projects.

What will you do?
As a Senior Researcher / Acquisition Specialist , you will contribute to the development and application of smart energy solutions for farms — mainly in open-field cultivation, with some work in livestock and greenhouse farming.
Together with your colleagues, you will explore how farms can produce, store, and use their own energy. You will work on topics such as:

• Production, storage, and use of solar and wind energy, or energy from biomass on farms
• Energy management systems and grid balancing
• Hydrogen production and applications on farms
• Fossil-free feed and machinery

Your role
As a Senior Researcher / Acquisition Specialist, you are the content and connecting figure for sustainable energy in agriculture at ACRRES.

You will:

• Initiate and acquire medium to large research projects (e.g. B2B, EU, PPS, EIP, MOOI)
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and ensure quality and results
• Build and maintain a strong network of companies, governments, and research partners
• Position ACRRES as a leading centre for sustainable energy in agriculture
• Contribute to team development and act as a cultural ambassador within ACRRES

Depending on your experience and preferences, you may also carry out practical research or supervise pilot projects yourself. Examples of relevant projects can be found under “About ACRRES.”