Vienna University of Economics and Business

Full Professor of International Business (Ref.no. 218095)

WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) is currently inviting applications for the position of a Full Professor of International Business at the Department of Global Business & Trade. WU is the largest business university in the European Union and is centrally located at the heart of Europe. The University maintains an excellent position as a center for research and teaching and attracts an international group of students and faculty. It offers a broad range of subjects in all areas of economics and business administration. WU is one of only five EQUIS accredited universities in the German-speaking world and is striving to achieve a top position among the leading European business universities. For details, please see www.wu.ac.at. Members of the Institute for International Business conduct research and teach in a broad range of international business/international management topics such as global strategy, entry mode/internationalization processes, international human resource management, international organization, and cross cultural management.

The ideal candidate will enrich this profile in key international business topics. Applicants should have: a) a solid academic qualification (e.g. PhD, habilitation) in International Business/Management or a related area; b) an outstanding international reputation in high quality scholarship in the area of International Business/Management, especially by having demonstrated the ability to publish in top-tier journals of the field; c) a strong record in attracting research funding; d) a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching; and e) proven leadership qualities. Teaching experience in English is required; teaching experience in German is not necessary. Non-German-speaking candidates will be expected to acquire proficiency in German over a certain period of time. The new professor should take an active role in the University’s self-governance.

For details of the position, please contact Professor Jonas Puck, Chairman, Department of Global Business & Trade, by phone: ++43-1-31336-4318, or email: jonas.puck@wu.ac.at. Candidates should send their applications (including all relevant documents, curriculum vitae, list of publications, list of classes held, etc.) to the Rector of WU Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Professor Christoph Badelt, Augasse 2-6, A-1090 Vienna. Electronic applications can be sent to prof.application@wu.ac.at. Please quote the reference no. given above when submitting your application. Applications must be submitted by February 20th, 2013.

WU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks to increase the number of its female faculty members. Therefore qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. In case of equal qualification, female candidates will be given preference. WU has established an Equal Opportunities Working Group, which is involved in all selection proceedings pursuant to § 42 of the 2002 Universities Act.