Lecturer for the Logistics Economist program

Do you want to participate in educating the future Logistics Economists and contribute to the development of our mercantile education at Zealand – Zealand's Business Academy?

We are seeking an engaged lecturer for our mercantile academy programs, primarily based in Køge, but with the possibility of teaching at other locations such as Næstved and Roskilde. The position is to be filled no later than 1 October 2026.

Your academic focus

We are looking for a candidate with a strong profile and broad knowledge in logistics, procurement, 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 the desire to become a skilled teacher. We will help you develop your teaching competencies.

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

Your tasks

• Teaching at Logistics Economist and Administrative Economist – and possibly at related mercantile programs.
• Participation in the development of courses and teaching sequences in close collaboration with colleagues. Both digital and physical courses.
• Sparring with industry through case work, projects and internships.
• In time contributing to research and development projects.

You will become part of a dedicated team that prioritizes collaboration, humor and high professional standards.

Your background

• You have a relevant master's degree.
• You have practical experience from industry – 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 daily work 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 opportunity to create a good work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work with online teaching and digital learning formats.
• An attractive pension scheme.

Practical information

We hire you as an assistant professor full-time with a plan for lecturer qualification toward associate professor evaluation 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 evaluation in the area, you will be employed as a lecturer.

You will, depending on seniority and background, be employed as adjunct/lecturer in accordance with the current agreement with the Ministry of Finance as well as the job structure for teachers at business academies, university colleges and Denmark's School of Media and Journalism.

If you are lecturer-evaluated or have earned merit after 2003 – the job structure, it is possible to attach a request for lecturer evaluation in accordance with the Statutory Order no. 673 of May 13, 2020 on lecturer qualification.

The workplace is Zealand – Zealand's Business Academy, Lyngvej 21, Køge. Teaching at other locations may occur.

Applications with CV, copies of diplomas 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

Employment interviews will take place on November 4 and November 12, 2026.

You are welcome to contact the Head of Studies Anne Oppermann Helverskov at phone 50761013 or email [email protected] to hear more about the position and your career opportunities as a teacher. (but not in week 42)

We look forward to hearing from you.

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

Join Zealand

At Zealand we educate for employment in the business world, focusing on uniting theory and practice in close collaboration with the region's companies.

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

Zealand has divisions in 6 towns in Region Zealand. Read more at zealand.dk