Lecturer for the Logistics Economist program

Do you want to help educate the future logistics economists and contribute to the development of our mercantile education at Zealand – Zealand's Business Academy?

We are looking for a committed teacher for our mercantile academy programs, primarily based in Køge, but with the possibility of teaching at our other locations such as Næstved and Roskilde. The position should be filled no later than October 1, 2026.

Your academic focus

We are looking for a candidate with a strong profile and broad knowledge in logistics, purchasing, trade and economics – preferably with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Logistics and Purchasing
• Supply chain management
• Production
• Sales and trade
• Economics

You do not need to have teaching experience; the most important is your industry experience in combination with a desire to become a skilled teacher. We will help you develop your teaching competencies.

If you have experience with online teaching and development of digital learning formats, that is a clear advantage.

Your tasks

• Teaching at the Logistics Economist and Administration Economist – and possibly at related mercantile programs.
• Participation in the development of subjects and teaching programs in close collaboration with colleagues. This includes both digital and physical courses.
• Sparring with industry through case work, projects and internship programs.
• In time, contributing to research and development projects.

You will be part of an engaged team that prioritizes collaboration, humor and high professional standards.

Your background

• You have a relevant master's degree.
• You have practical experience from the business world – preferably within logistics, purchasing, production and/or economics and possibly other related areas.
• You can translate theory into practice and motivate both young people and adults
• You have good collaboration skills and thrive in a dynamic everyday life.
• Teaching experience is an advantage, but not a requirement – we will prepare you for the role.

We offer

• An exciting position where you can influence the development of the education.
• A strong academic and collegial environment – with a focus on collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to create a good balance between work and private life.
• Opportunity to work with online teaching and digital learning formats.
• An attractive pension scheme.

Practical information

We hire you as an adjunct on a full-time basis with a plan for lecturer qualification towards lecturer assessment within 4 years. This means, among other things, that you will upskill within the pedagogical and didactic area. If you already have a positive lecturer assessment within the area, you will be employed as a lecturer.

You will, depending on seniority and background, be employed as an adjunct/lecturer in accordance with the applicable agreement with the Ministry of Finance as well as the job structure for teachers at Danish business academies, professional bachelor’s schools and Denmark’s Media and Journalism College.

If you are lecturer-qualified or have merited after 2003 – the job structure, it is possible to attach a request for lecturer assessment in accordance with the Regulation no. 673 of May 13, 2020 on lecturer qualification.

The workplace is Zealand Sjællands Erhvervsakademi, Lyngvej 21, Køge. Teaching at other locations may occur.

Applications with CV, copies of educational certificates and other relevant documentation should be sent via the link below.

We wish to fill the position by January 1, 2027. The application deadline is no later than October 25, 2026

Interviews will take place on November 4 and November 12, 2026.

You are welcome to contact the study director Anne Oppermann Helverskov at phone 50761013 or email [email protected] to hear more about the position and your career opportunities as a teacher. (except week 42)

We look forward to hearing from you.

We encourage all qualified applicants, regardless of background, to apply for our open positions.

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At Zealand we educate for jobs in the business world, with a focus on combining theory and practice in close collaboration with the region's companies.

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

Zealand has departments in 6 towns in the Zealand region. Read more at zealand.dk