Lecturer Food & Health in International Supply Chains

HAS University of Applied Sciences is strongly involved in the international business of plant production, animal production, food technology, and bio-based innovation, both in Higher Education courses (Bachelor’s programmes and tailor-made company training) and consultancy projects. In September 2012, we started the new four-year Bachelor’s programme International Food and Agribusiness (IFA). This programme focuses on sustainable food chain management and business development in developing countries and emerging economies, like the BRIC countries.

To strengthen the IFA team, we are looking to employ a:

Lecturer Food & Health in International Supply Chains  (Vacancy number  13-08)

The job is 0.8 – 1.0 fte. Initial appointment is for one year.

We offer excellent coaching to inexperienced lecturers.

We offer

A diverse and dynamic job in a creative, inspiring and informal environment. An independent position with opportunities to develop yourself and where your input is appreciated.

Terms of employment are in accordance with CAO-HBO (Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch HBOs). Salary depends on education and experience with minimum pay scale 10 (€ 2.303,-) and maximum pay scale 11 (€ 4.365,-) , per month and at full-time employment.

We offer a competitive benefits package including an extra month’s payment at the end of the year, contribution to your health insurance, 8% holiday allowance and laptop purchase scheme.

More information

For more information about the vacancy, please contact Toine Hattink, MSc, Managing Director International Food & Agribusiness, tel: 0031 (0) 73- 692 3600 (office)  or 0031 (0) 6-42202107 (mobile).

For detailed information about our programmes please visit our website: www.has.nl.

Interview dates are 19 March and 22 March. Please send your application letter and CVbefore 18 March to the following email address: sollicitanten@hasdb.nl (attn. Marjolein Blom, Personnel Department, vacancy number 13-08).

Please state in your email where you found this vacancy and the vacancy number.

Acquisition regarding this vacancy is not appreciated.

Requirements

We are looking for a colleague with experience in:

- Nutrition and Health

- Food Supply Chains &  Intervention Strategies

- Food Business in Developing or BRICS Economies

Your experience may originate from commercial business or consultancy work.

Your tasks include development and teaching of International Food & Agribusiness courses, and participation in your role as expert in the development of sustainable and healthy food supply chains.

Native English speakers are strongly encouraged to apply. For non-native speakers of English, fluency in English is required.

You are enthusiastic, decisive, innovative, and you inspire the people around you. You enjoy working in a team.

Company Profile

With a market-oriented and enterprising approach, HAS University of Applied Sciences is the educational and expertise knowledge centre in the south of the Netherlands for food, horticulture and arable farming, green open spaces, nature and environment, and agribusiness.

Our success factors are:

- A strong identity with its origin in agribusiness

- Knowledgeable, creative and enthusiastic staff and management

- Attractive facilities in an attractive building

- Confidence, flexibility and professionalism

- Excellent relationship management

- Social commitment