Business Analytics Lecturer - IT-Universitetet København

The IT University of Copenhagen invites highly motivated individuals to apply for a Part-time lecturer position starting in September or soon thereafter.

We invite applicants who want to contribute to the IT University’s vision of creating and sharing knowledge that is profound and leads to ground-breaking information technology and services for the benefit of humanity.

Job description

IT University of Copenhagen seeks a part-time lecturer to co-teach the course ‘Managing Business Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making‘ in the MSc in Digital Innovation & Management. The part-time lecturer is expected to contribute to course lectures and exercises, as well as the assessment and grading of students. ‘Managing Business Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making’ is a 15 ECTS specialization course. It runs for over 14 weeks in the 3rd semester of the Digital Innovation & Management MSc program, with 2 lectures per week and a cohort of 40–60 students supported by 1–2 teaching assistants. The part-time lecturer will be responsible for approximately 20% of the course teaching. The course equips students to identify and apply data analytics and machine learning methods to real-world business problems, while critically reflecting on the operational, strategic, and ethical implications. Students enter the course with prior knowledge of programming fundamentals. The course is examined through a group-based written submission followed by an individual oral exam, graded on the Danish 7-point scale. The course is taught in English.

General information

The IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) is a teaching and research-based university specializing in information technology (IT) and the opportunities it offers. The IT University has more than 160 full-time Faculty members. Research and teaching in information technology span all academic activities which involve computers including computer science, information and media sciences, humanities and social sciences, business impact and the commercialization of IT.

Research at the IT University of Copenhagen

Our research is organized through dynamic research groups, centers, hubs, and labs that promote collaboration across disciplines. These units explore complex challenges at the intersection of people, technology, and society, contributing both to fundamental insights and practical solutions. At ITU, we see research as a shared endeavor – open, critically engaged, and rooted in dialogue with academic communities, industry, and the public sector. We actively pursue international partnerships and networks, and our interdisciplinary approach ensures that our research not only advances knowledge but also generates impact beyond academia.

Teaching at the IT University of Copenhagen

ITU currently offers four BSc degrees, six MSc degrees and one professional master’s degree, spanning across these disciplines. ITU’s educations are extremely sought after and produces qualified graduates who are in high demand from the job market.

Working at the IT University

Located in modern architecture, a 6-minute metro ride from the center of Copenhagen, the IT University offers an informal working environment, a varied everyday life, and a highly motivated, innovative, skilled, and diverse international faculty, with PhD degrees from more than 20 different countries. The IT University is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself in actively pursuing an improved gender balance among students and among faculty.

Working in Copenhagen

Copenhagen has a solid educational system, a rich cultural life, universal healthcare, good childcare, and well-functioning infrastructure. Copenhagen is consistently ranked among the world’s most livable cities according to the Economist Global Liveability Index. Living and working in Copenhagen will typically be a great experience for you and your family.

Salary and terms of employment

Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the Ministry of Taxation’s agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and job structure for academic staff at universities.

Qualification Requirements

The following qualifications are required:

• Candidates should have an MSc (or equivalent)

And at least one of the following qualifications

• Relevant high-level practical experience not obtained through a university, scientific employment
• Employment in a main scientific position at another university

Application

The application and all other documents ought to be in English and must include:

• A motivated application (cover letter), including a detailed description of your teaching qualifications and relevant industry experience
• A full CV, including name, address, phone number, e-mail, previous and present employment and academic background
• Documentation of academic degrees (copy of degree certificates etc.)

Applications without the above-mentioned required documents will not be assessed.

The applicant will be assessed according to the Appointment Order from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of 13 March 2012.

The IT University may use shortlisting in connection to the recruitment process. In case of shortlisting, the Chair of the hiring committee selects applicants for assessment in consultation with the hiring committee after the application deadline. All applicants are notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The shortlisting of candidates for assessment is based on the criteria in the job posting.

Further information

Questions about the positions can be directed to Associate Professor and Co-Head of the MsC Programme Digital Innovation & Management, Karl Werder, IT University of Copenhagen, karw@itu.dk or tel. 7218 5386. Questions related to the application procedure may be directed to HR, hr@itu.dk.

Application procedure

You can only apply for this position through our e-recruitment system. Apply by pressing the button “Apply for position” in the job announcement on our website.

Please read the guidelines for applicants carefully before filling in the application form. You can see the guidelines through this link.

The IT University might upon request in the interview process contact 1-2 references.

Application deadline

1 June 2026, at 23:59 CEST

Applications/enclosures received at ITU after the application deadline will not be taken into consideration. If you submit an application, it is your responsibility to ensure that it arrives before the deadline so please allow sufficient time for the upload of publications and other documents.

At The IT University of Copenhagen, we have an international environment and view diversity as a valuable resource. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive working environment for all our employees and encourage all qualified applicants, regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation, or ethnic background to apply for the position. As ITU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

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