Part-time Lecturer with expertise in social entrepreneurship, social economy, and social innovation

Roskilde University educates students to solve actual problems in real life. We challenge the academic traditions and experiment with new ways of creating and acquiring knowledge. Would you like to join us?

Department of People and Technology, Roskilde University, invites applications for a position as part-time lecturer in Social Entrepreneurship and Management from February 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position as part-time lecturer is limited to a period of 3 years. Assignments and hours are agreed upon with the Department prior to each semester. A fixed number of teaching hours cannot be guaranteed each semester.

Responsibilities and tasks

The part-time lecturer must independently plan and implement teaching courses according to the regulations of Roskilde University, i.e. giving lectures, planning and implementing exams and other evaluations within Social Entrepreneurship and Management.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent high-level qualifications within social entrepreneurship, social economy, and social innovation. In addition, it is a prerequisite that you either:

• have relevant high-level practical experience in social entrepreneurship, social economy, and social innovation not obtained through a university appointment or are employed in a major position at another university

Furthermore, we place emphasis on qualifications as to the following professional areas:

• Teaching experience.
• Supervision/coaching within Problem-oriented Project Learning (PPL).
• Knowledge about RUCs PPL-model.
• Is able to teach and supervise in Danish as well as in English.
• Experience within project planning and project management.

We also value that you are interested in co-developing the program can describe yourself as enterprising and possessing extensive collaboration skills.

Assessment

In the assessment of the applicants, emphasis will be placed on:

• Teaching experience.
• Relevant practical experience or other special qualifications in case the applicant is not employed in a major position at another university.

Candidates who apply by virtue of their relevant practical experience are required to possess in-depth, up-to-date knowledge on the application of the subject/field.

Introductory course

Roskilde University builds all its educational programs within the framework of the University's joint educational model and structure. In order to ensure that all University's lecturers have good knowledge on the educational model and the project supervision form, it is mandatory for all new employees to attend two short introductory courses:

• Introduction to Roskilde University's pedagogical approach
• Introduction to the project supervision

The courses last two and three hours respectively and are conducted as a direct extension of each other in either Danish or English. To attend the courses, the preparation is not required. The attendance does not presuppose any preliminary preparation.

You can read more about the courses here:

Department of People and Technology is involved with development of sustainable solutions. We use experimental approaches and support people's active commitment. The Department is covering human, society, health and IT scientific fields as well as planning, intervention and design inclined fields.

Additional information

For further information about the position, please contact Head of Studies Christine Revsbech on tel or

Terms of employment

In the position, you will refer to Vice Dean of Education Camilla Schmidt.

The position is covered by Circular on agreements regarding part-time lecturers and assistant lecturer at universities etc. under the Ministry of Higher Education and Science.

Application procedure

After the deadline for applications the Dean will shortlist applicants for assessment with assistance from the recruitment committee including the chairperson of the assessment committee.

Shortly after the application deadline all applicants will be notified whether or not their application has been selected for assessment.

The shortlisted applicants will be informed about the composition of the assessment committee, and each applicant will be given the opportunity to comment on the composition of the committee and - later on - their assessment.

Once the recruitment process is completed, all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.

Application

To apply for the position go to

Only applications in English are accepted.

Applications must include:

1. Cover letter

2. CV

3. Documentation of education

4. Teaching portfolio (read more about teaching portfolio at Roskilde University here)

5. If relevant: Documentation for any additional research and/or teaching qualifications

Please submit your application no later than November 3, 2025.

Material received after this date will not be taken into consideration.

Roskilde University wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Ansøgningsfrist

Afdeling

Institut for Mennesker og Teknologi/ Department of People and Technology

Stillingskategori

Eksterne lektorer og Undervisning assistenter (D-VIP)

Kontakt os

Christine Revsbech

Studielektor

Roskilde Universitet

Universitetsvej 1

Postboks 260

4000 Roskilde