Assistant / Associate / Full Professor IT, Data Governance and Control

Assistant / Associate / Full Professor IT, Data Governance & Control (BIV) | 0.6 – 1.0 fte

Shape the future of audit, control and governance. Join Nyenrode as Assistant, Associate or Full Professor and connect research, education and practice in IT, AI, data governance and control.

IT, AI, and data governance now sit at the center of audit, control, and corporate governance. The design and assurance of digital and AI-driven business processes, the governance of data and algorithms, and the management of model and technology risk are reshaping what auditors, controllers, CISOs, and boards do. We are looking for an academic who wants to be in the middle of that shift, in a school where the line between research, education, and practice is unusually short.

Nyenrode is the Netherlands' private business university and one of the few European schools that combines a serious research agenda in accounting and control with a direct line into the Dutch boardroom and the post-master CPA (RA), EMFC (RC), and IT audit pipeline. Business Transformation and Technology, with a clear focus on AI and digitalization, is one of our signature themes, and this position contributes directly to it. We are Triple Crown-accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA), B-Corp-certified, and well-ranked among European business schools.

This is a chance to build a research and teaching agenda that matters academically and shows up in practice within months, not decades.

About the position

The position focuses on research and education in IT, Data Governance, and Control within Bestuurlijke Informatievoorziening (BIV). We recruit at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor levels. The emphasis across all ranks is on IT, data governance, and control aspects of auditing and control, including AI governance and assurance of digital and AI-driven processes. Candidates contribute to research, education, and societal impact at a level appropriate to the appointment.

We particularly welcome candidates with the ambition to strengthen, connect, and inspire the current group of auditing and assurance researchers, and to bridge into Nyenrode's broader work on AI, data, and digital transformation.

Scope by academic rank

• Assistant and Associate Professors focus on IT, Data Governance and Control, including risk management, internal control, accounting information systems, IT auditing, AI governance, model risk management, algorithmic accountability, and data-related governance challenges within the Dutch BIV domain. These positions contribute to the core curriculum of auditor and controller education and build a strong individual research profile.
• The Full Professor position has an overarching, strategic focus on IT and Data Governance within BIV, including AI governance, the assurance of digital and AI-driven business processes, and the broader digital transformation agenda. The role carries leadership responsibility for research programming, educational coherence, and the field's external positioning in academia and professional practice.

What will you do?

Depending on rank, the successful candidate is expected to:

• Develop and sustain a coherent and impactful line of research and teaching in IT, Data Governance, and Control, contributing to Nyenrode's signature theme on Business Transformation and Technology (AI and digitalization).
• Translate scientific research into high-quality and innovative education.
• Contribute actively to academic, public, and professional debates in the field.
• Take responsibility for educational activities in Auditing, Assurance, and Control with a strong IT and data governance perspective, including teaching in bachelor, master, and postgraduate programmes.
• Supervise bachelor, master, and (where applicable) doctoral students.
• Contribute to academic leadership, collegial collaboration, and (depending on rank) managerial tasks within the faculty.

Research domain

IT, AI, and data governance now sit at the centre of audit, control, and corporate governance. The design and assurance of digital and AI-driven business processes, the governance of data and algorithms, and the management of model and technology risk are reshaping audit quality, organisational governance, risk management, and sustainable value creation. This position sits at that intersection and contributes to Nyenrode's signature theme of Business Transformation and Technology.

Profile

We are looking for a creative and inspiring researcher with strong academic credibility, leadership qualities, and a clear vision on current scientific challenges in IT, Control, and Data Governance, including those raised by AI and digital transformation.

Requirements vary by rank, but broadly include:

• A PhD in Auditing, Accounting, Information Systems, or a closely related field, or near completion.
• A demonstrable track record of high-quality scientific publications, commensurate with the level of appointment.
• A clear ambition and trajectory toward publishing in internationally highly recognized, peer-reviewed journals of the field (such as ABS 3/4/4*, FT50, and equivalent leading outlets), appropriate to rank.
• Proven capability or clearly demonstrated potential to develop and deliver innovative, high-quality education.
• Demonstrated capability to supervise students at bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels.
• A strong scientific and professional network, enabling effective bridging between theory and practice.
• Excellent didactic skills and affinity with bachelor’s and (post-) master's education.
• Good management and communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.
• Excellent command of English (spoken and written); proficiency in Dutch is desirable.
• A post-master qualification in auditing or controlling is an advantage, not a strict requirement.

What we offer

• An appointment in line with Dutch academic norms, with a competitive package appropriate to rank and experience.
• A clear research time allocation as part of the standard academic workload, with internal funding to support data collection, conferences, and external engagement.
• Access to a unique practitioner ecosystem: the Dutch RA, RC, and IT audit post-master pipeline, Big Four and corporate partners, and an active boardroom and executive education network.
• A working environment on the Breukelen castle estate, with additional teaching locations in Amsterdam and The Hague.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentoring and a structured promotion track.

About Nyenrode

Nyenrode Business University is the Netherlands' leading private business university and holds Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS). Nyenrode offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, Postgraduate, and Executive Education programs. The main campus in Breukelen is on a historic estate with a thirteenth-century castle. Additional campuses in Amsterdam and The Hague provide academic environments at the heart of business and policy-making. Nyenrode's mission is to shape responsible leaders for a sustainable future, guided by its core values of Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Stewardship.

Informal conversation

Before applying, candidates are warmly invited to an informal and confidential conversation with the Department Chair to discuss the role, the team, and the agenda. Contact details for the informal route are available via jobs@nyenrode.nl.

Applications

Applications should include:

• A cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Up to three research papers (published or unpublished, if available).
• Teaching evaluations, if available.

All documents should be submitted in PDF format to jobs@nyenrode.nl 

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The intended start date is September 2026, negotiable. 

Nyenrode values diversity and inclusion. We explicitly encourage candidates who contribute to the heterogeneous composition of our academic staff to apply. In cases of equal suitability, preference is given to candidates whose background and experience enhance diversity within the faculty.