Aarhus University, Business and Social Sciences, hereby invites faculty members to teach for three weeks in July and August 2026 at AU Summer University.
This is your chance to become a visiting teacher at a top 100 university — a university whose vision is to be a research-intensive institution that aspires to the highest international standards and excels in creating value through knowledge, new insights, and collaboration, as well as in facilitating connections between Denmark and the world.
For 2026 it is only possible to propose business courses within Management, Economics or Business Economics.
Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D degree and will be selected according to their teaching and research experience, and publication record within the field of the proposed course.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
When you apply, there are three key documents you need to submit:
Please upload the course proposal under "application" in the application system. You do not have to attach a cover letter or any other form of motivation.
The Exam form guidelines refered to in the proposal template can be found here.
August 17 2025
Application deadline. Please beware of time differences. The application closes at 23.59 Danish time.
Mid-September 2025
Candidates will be contacted if their course has been selected. Candidates should be prepared to submit an extended course proposal for final approval late September.
Teaching periods for 2026
You can choose to run your course in
Term 1: July 6 - July 22 2026
or
Term 2: July 27 - August 12 2026
You are expected to teach all weekdays from 9-13, start and end date included. Class size ranges between 20-40 students.
Besides teaching, we expect you to assess the written exam and two retakes.
The salary offered is 8075 EURO. We also pay for one return ticket on economy class.
Your salary will be subject to taxation in Denmark, and the tax rate will be around 25%. Double taxation agreements may have an influence on the total taxation of your income in Denmark when declared at home.
AU Housing offers housing services to international guest lecturers teaching at the AU Summer University 2026.
From your salary, you are expected to cover the cost of housing as well as other living costs incurred during your stay.
You will receive further information via email if your course is selected.
At the Department of Economics and Business Economics, we are looking for lecturers who can teach at Bachelor or Master’s level within, but not limited to, the following fields:
So, if your course is within or related to these fields, please go to the job advertisement from the Department of Economics and Business Economics in order to submit.
At the Department of Management, we are looking for lecturers who can teach at Bachelor’s or Master’s levels within, but not limited to, the following fields:
So, if your course is within or related to these fields, please go to the job advertisement from the Department of Management in order to submit.
It is unfortunately not possible to propose courses outside the academic field areas of Management, Economics or Business Economics for AU Summer University 2026.
