Join our College team! We are the largest innovation hub in Europe, but we are also a College. We are looking to expand our outstanding teaching team and invite you to experience how rewarding it is to work in an environment that values:
- Your expertise in international business and global strategy
- An entrepreneurial and hands-on approach to learning
- A collaborative and dynamic culture – our faculty is international, forward-thinking, and passionate about inspiring students
Our campus is located in scenic surroundings near Venice and Treviso. It is a vibrant environment, hosting both day and boarding students, and continuously evolving to provide world-class facilities.
Role Overview
As part of our MSc in International Business, we are seeking a Lecturer in International Strategic Management to teach students how organisations develop and implement outward-facing strategies that achieve strategic fit between their competences and resources and the global environment. The module covers the evolution of international business and the role of MNEs, international market entry strategies, landscape analysis, managing cultural differences, multinational strategies and the global value chain, threats to MNEs, international diversification, strategic risk management in foreign markets, responsibility in global business, local, regional and global marketing activations, innovation in international contexts, and up-and-coming markets.
The successful candidate will help students critically connect theories of the multinational enterprise and international strategy with real examples from multiple sectors and industries, developing their ability to evaluate international expansion choices, scan global environments and design robust approaches to risk and contingency.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging lectures, seminars and workshops on international strategic management, global business strategy and MNE theory (36 teaching hours in presence at the H-FARM Campus)
- Teach key theories and models of foreign market entry, global business strategies, organisational structures, global sourcing and the global value chain
- Guide students in environmental scanning, competency evaluation and the critical appraisal of the international business environment and its impact on strategy
- Address strategic risk management, risk alleviation and contingency planning in foreign markets, as well as responsible and sustainable global business practices
- Integrate cross-sector case studies, emerging-market examples and industry insights into teaching
- Collaborate with faculty and industry partners to ensure curriculum relevance, and contribute to the continuous improvement of teaching materials, course content and assessment methods
Qualifications & Experience
- C1 level of English (teaching language)
- A Ph.D. (preferred) or Master’s in International Business, Strategic Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of MNE theories, international market entry and diversification strategies, global value chains and international risk management
- Experience in teaching at postgraduate level (preferred)
- Professional experience in international business development, export/internationalisation, global strategy or consulting is a plus
- Experience working in multicultural and international environments
- Excellent analytical, communication and mentoring skills
- Passion for inspiring students to think critically about strategy in a global context
What We Offer
- Contract type: freelance collaboration, or coordinated and continuous collaboration contract (co.co.co.)
- Compensation: €5,000 to €6,500 gross for the whole module, depending on experience. For VAT-registered professionals, VAT and social security contributions are added where applicable.
- The opportunity to teach in an international and innovative academic environment
- A dynamic campus at the intersection of education, technology, and entrepreneurship
- Collaboration with a diverse faculty and industry professionals
- The chance to shape the next generation of international business leaders