The Case Development Centre (CDC) at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) is currently looking for a full-time Case Writer to join our team. As a Case Writer, you will collaborate closely with the CDC Managing Editor and RSM faculty to produce high-quality teaching cases and other learning materials focused on various subjects and topics in business management.

Working as a Case Writer at CDC offers an exciting and challenging opportunity. The topics you will write about encompass a wide range of topics, providing a diverse and engaging experience. Each case serves as a project, requiring you to take ownership and work independently, from the initial case concept to the final deliverable. While you will be assigned an academic supervisor for each case, it will be your responsibility to effectively manage the project.

Job description
Your role as a Case Writer at CDC involves a range of responsibilities:

• Your primary task is to design teaching cases and other experiential learning materials in collaboration with academic supervisors.
• This will require you to conduct both desk research, encompassing qualitative and quantitative methods, as well as field research involving interviews.
• You will be responsible for writing and editing teaching cases and teaching notes, which will involve creating exhibits, exercises, and other supporting components.
• You will be responsible for providing guidance to staff, students, and freelancers involved in case writing endeavors.
• You will be involved in designing the web presence of multimedia cases, crafting summaries and promotional materials for cases, and developing case writing training materials.

Ensuring timely delivery and maintaining quality standards is crucial, and as a Case Writer, you will be required to communicate frequently with the CDC Managing Editor. This will involve tracking work progress and engaging in regular communication to ensure that cases are delivered on time and are of the highest quality. You will also be responsible for arranging case releases and monitoring the usage and impact of each case.

Working as a Case Writer at CDC provides a professional and dynamic environment that allows for individual growth and development. Your dedication and expertise will contribute to the production of impactful teaching materials that aid in the advancement of education and learning.

The ideal candidate should have experience in both business analysis and pedagogy. They should be able to cover topics from all RSM teaching areas, including but not limited to, strategic management, entrepreneurship, marketing, business and society, technology and operations, organisation and personnel management, finance, and accounting and control. Additionally, they should have a strong affinity for storytelling. An essential skill for this role is the ability to explain academic or technical subjects to a general audience in an engaging manner.

We expect the following qualifications from candidates:

• Proficient and efficient writing skills in English (native speaker or near native-speaker level).
• A degree in business management, economics, education, or a related field.
• A comprehensive understanding of current business and management issues.
• A broad understanding of current university education and its requirements.
• Strong analytical and storytelling skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and effectively communicate.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to multitask and focus.
• Desire to work in a team as well as independently.
• Must have a valid Dutch work permit.
• Proficiency in Dutch language is advantageous.
• Teaching experience is a plus.
• In-depth academic discipline or industry knowledge is a plus.
• Experience in multimedia and/or other innovative content development is considered a plus.

The conditions of employment correspond with the collective labour agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU).

Salary is subject to training and experience and may vary from a minimum of € 3,226 and up to a maximum of € 5,090 gross per month (scale 10 CAO NU), based on a full-time contract of 38 hours, with the option to work 4 days per week.

Erasmus University has attractive employment conditions, for e.g:

• 8% holiday allowance,
• Year-end bonus of 8.3%
• Generous leave scheme of 29 days per year based on a 38-hour workweek
• Pension with ABP
• Partially paid parental leave and fully paid additional birth leave for partners
• Access to campus facilities such as the University Library and discount on a subscription to the Erasmus Sports Center

EUR offers all employees an annual personal career budget which can be used to advance your skills and competences. There are lots of training, development and coaching opportunities at EUR too.

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is an internationally oriented university with a strong social orientation in its education and research, as expressed in our mission ‘Creating positive societal impact’. EUR is home to 3.700 academics and professionals and almost 33.000 students from more than 140 countries. Everything we do, we do under the credo The Erasmian Way – Making Minds Matter. We’re global citizens, connecting, entrepreneurial, open-minded, and socially involved. These Erasmian Values function as our internal compass and create EUR’s distinctive and recognizable profile. From these values, with a broad perspective and with an eye for diversity, different backgrounds and opinions, our employees work closely together to solve societal challenges from the dynamic and cosmopolitan city of Rotterdam. Thanks to the high quality and positive societal impact of our research and education, EUR can compete with the top European universities. www.eur.nl.

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) is one of Europe’s top-ranked business schools. RSM provides ground-breaking research and education furthering excellence in all aspects of management and is based in the international port city of Rotterdam – a vital nexus of business, logistics and trade. RSM’s primary focus is on developing business leaders with international careers who can become a force for positive change by carrying their innovative mindset into a sustainable future. Our first-class range of bachelor, master, MBA, PhD and executive programmes encourage them to become critical, creative, caring and collaborative thinkers and doers.
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RSM is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from candidates of all genders, ethnicities, and nationalities.

RSM’s Case Development Centre

Case studies are commonly utilized for educational purposes. A teaching case serves as a snapshot of a real-life situation, presenting a challenge that an organization faced. It prompts students to adopt the perspectives of decision-makers and formulate effective solutions. A proficient case writer possesses the ability to articulate complex subjects in a manner accessible to non-experts, captivating readers with a compelling narrative.

RSM CDC (www.rsm.nl/cdc) operates as part of the school's Impact and Engagement Unit. We are distinguished in Europe as one of the few organizations specializing in case development. Our cases, made available through esteemed publishers such as Ivey Publishing, Harvard Business Publishing, SAGE Publishing, and the Case Centre, are widely utilized by universities and other organizations worldwide. Several of our cases have won international prizes and have been featured as articles in prominent publications like the Financial Times and Harvard Business Review.

Through collaborations with various European institutions, we actively engage in case development initiatives. Moreover, we deliver case writing workshops to scholars and aspiring case writers across the globe. We constantly seek innovative approaches to enhance case-based learning and eagerly explore new mediums, including multimedia, to present our cases.