JOB OFFER
REFERENCE 2606/3
AFFILIATE LECTURER – ECOSYSTEMS & PLANET
BOUNDARIES – 30 H OF ON-SITE TEACHING
External call
PROGRAMME & TARGET AUDIENCE
New program at HEC Liège: Master in Global Transition and Sustainability Management (GTSM)
This master is aimed at students holding a university bachelor’s degree who wish to understand, anticipate,
and manage sustainability and transition challenges within businesses, organisations and society.
Interdisciplinary program, 100% in English, with courses from HEC and from other ULiège faculties.
Starting academic year: 2026-2027
Schedule: day-time teaching from mi-September to mi-December
COURSE DESCRIPTION (INDICATIVE, NON-EXHAUSTIVE)
Introduction to ecosystems and the study of inter-relationships among the living organisms, physical
features, bio-chemical processes, natural phenomena, and human activities in ecological communities
How natural ecosystems cope with fluctuations and shocks, and create the conditions for our wellbeing
Key concepts such as biodiversity, resilience, feedbacks, tipping points, ecosystem services,
environmental externalities, planetary boundaries
The course is part of the “Food and Ecosystems” module of the program. Suggestions to further develop or
adapt the course content or suggest specific teaching approaches are welcome.
REQUIRED PROFILE
Demonstrated expertise in ecosystems & planet boundaries-related issues
Strong English teaching skills for a university-level audience
APPLICATION
Cover letter including your view on sustainability and transitions, and curriculum vitae detailing relevant
past experience
Course outline, including its objectives and bibliographical references
CONTACT PERSON
Frédéric Dufays, Program Director and Associate Professor at HEC Liège.
Tél: +32 495 13 67 33 – [email protected]
HOW TO APPLY ?
Applications (please include the reference number) should be sent to Frédéric Dufays by Sunday, June 21,
2026 at the latest. Interwiews will be conducted around the beginning of July.
Date of publication: 2026/06/02
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT | Rue Louvrex 14 – 4000 Liège REFERENCE 2606/3
