Instructor in the IT field

Do you have experience in the IT industry and want to educate those who will shape tomorrow's companies?

At Zealand we are seeking a new lecturer for the professional bachelor program Economics and Information Technology.

Maybe you currently work as a consultant, project manager, business analyst, enterprise architect, product owner or in another role where you operate at the intersection of technology, data and business. Now you have the opportunity to make a difference for students, businesses and the future IT industry.

The program combines IT, data, digital transformation and business understanding, with a strong focus on practice-oriented learning in close collaboration with industry.

Why you should apply

• Use your industry experience to develop the IT profiles of the future
• Have influence on a growing educational program
• Combine teaching, coordination and collaboration with industry
• Become part of a strong professional community
• Teaching within the IT academic areas of the program
• Guidance of students in projects, internships and bachelor theses
• Planning and coordination of semesters, course blocks and activities
• Development of the program's academic profile and quality
• Collaboration with companies, customers and industry partners
• Contribution to recruitment, study activities and development projects
• Ensuring alignment between education and labor market needs
• Assume a coordinating role in the program in close collaboration with colleagues and the head of studies
• Data analysis and data-driven business development
• Data collection, analytical methods and visualization
• Python or other tools for data analysis and automation
• Excel, Power BI or similar analytics tools
• AI and the use of generative AI in companies and organizations
• Digital transformation and technology implementation
• Enterprise and business architecture
• Agile methods, project management and digital product development
• IT governance, information security and digital resilience
• Integration between systems, data and business processes
• Have a relevant higher education degree in IT, technology or digital business development
• Preferably hold a master's degree such as cand.it., cand.scient., cand.polyt. or equivalent
• Alternatively have competencies obtained through education and professional experience that can form the basis for a recognition of prior learning
• Have experience from the IT industry or digital development environments
• Can translate complex issues into practice-oriented learning
• Thrive in collaboration and relationship-building
• Be curious about technology, people and organizations
• Coordination, project management or academic responsibility
• Create structure and progress in shared processes
• Collaboration across stakeholders
• Development of quality, learning environments or competency programs
• Opportunity to make a tangible difference for students and the future job market
• A strong professional community with engaged colleagues
• Influence on the development of the program and future competency needs
• Close collaboration with companies and external partners
• Opportunity for professional and pedagogical competency development
• A flexible workplace focused on trust and responsibility
• A varied daily life with teaching, guidance and development tasks

About the position

As a lecturer and program coordinator, you will be a central part of the development of the program.

You will teach and supervise students while also playing an important role in coordinating and further developing the program in close collaboration with colleagues, the head of studies, students and companies.

Your tasks include among others

Subject areas we particularly look for

You do not need to cover all areas, but you have experience with several of the following

We do not expect you to be able to teach in all areas from day one. The most important thing is that you bring strong professional competences and a desire to develop both students and the education.

About the team

You will become part of a strong professional environment with experienced instructors from several different programs and disciplines.

We are looking for a colleague who not only wants to teach but also wishes to take co-responsibility for the development of the program. You will therefore have the opportunity to influence the direction of the program and help ensure that it remains relevant for both students and businesses.

Who are you?

You do not need to be an educator today.

The most important is that you have strong professional competences and a desire to share your knowledge with upcoming IT professionals.

We imagine that you

It is also an advantage if you have experience with

We offer

At Zealand you will have the opportunity to combine professional excellence, freedom and social significance.

We offer

Practical information

Employment is 37 hours. Depending on seniority and background you will be employed as adjunct lecturer/associate professor in accordance with the current agreement with the Ministry of Finance and the job structure for lecturers at professional academies, university colleges and the Danish School of Media and Journalism.

We offer employment as an adjunct with the possibility of qualification as a college professor within four years, or as a lecturer if you already have a positive lecturer evaluation.

The workplace is Maglegårdsvej 2, 4000 Roskilde, but activities may take place at Zealand's other addresses.

Start date is 1 January 2027 .

Submit your application with CV, copies of diplomas and other relevant documentation via the link below no later than 11 November 2026.

We will hold interviews in weeks 47 and 48.

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact the head of studies Sissel Quistgaard Pagh at telephone 5076 2744 or [email protected].

We look forward to hearing from you

We encourage all qualified applicants, regardless of personal background, to apply.

Join Zealand

At Zealand, the Zealand Institute of Technology, we educate for jobs in the business world with a focus on uniting theory and practice in close collaboration with regional companies.

With us it is the passion for collaboration and professionalism that drives the work. We educate ambitious and professional practitioners who contribute to growth in business life.

Zealand has campuses in six towns in Region Zealand. Read more at www.zealand.dk