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.

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 5000 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.

This is what you will be doing

Your role as lecturer will be to provide innovative hands-on education in recent AI techniquesincluding generative models and modern machine learning approachesprogramming (especially Python) and large-scale systems design for various bachelors and masters 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 masters 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:

• Introduction to Programming
• Big Data Infrastructures & Technology
• AI Impact Lab
• Information and Data Management in a Global Business World
• Text Retrieval and Mining

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 the UTQ). 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 4728-- and 6433-- 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.

The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities is 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.

This is where youll 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 42000 students 6000 staff members and 3000 PhD candidates all connected by a shared culture of intellectual curiosity.

Find more information about Economics and Business on more information about the Amsterdam Business School on .

To know more about working at the University of Amsterdam please checkthis linkand you have any questions about the position please get in touch with Ilker Birbil via email: .

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 is February 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.