Catholic University of Eichstaett-Ingolstadt

Catholic University of Eichstaett-Ingolstadt, WFI Ingolstadt School of Management invites applications for a Professorship Position in Business Administration with focus on Services Management (German Salary Class W3). The position is to be filled by October 1st, 2010. The holder of this position is expected to conduct research and teaching in the field of services management. Emphasis should be placed on the management of and marketing for service corporations with a special focus on the sourcing of services on industrial and consumer goods markets. An excellent academic track record is mandatory as evidenced by the quality of research papers published in international journals. The ability of the applicant to acquire research funds will be subject to consideration as well. Teaching duties encompass courses at both the Bachelor’s and Master’s level, doctoral and executive education. The applicant must provide evidence of her/his academic qualification by holding a PhD degree and further academic achievements. Evidence of the latter can be provided through a Habilitation, an assistant or „Junior“ professorship position or through scientific work at universities or other research institutions. Distinct didactic capabilities are a central selection criterion. Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt emphases intensive student supervision and, thus, expects faculty to frequently be present on campus. The school also expects holders of the position to settle in the region. Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt is striving to raise the number of female academics employed. Accordingly, the school sepcifically invites applications of qualified female researchers. Applications from persons with disabilities receive preferred treatment if their academic qualifications are competitive. The applicant must be 51 years or younger at the time of his or her appointment. Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt is warranted by the State of Bavaria and is recognized as a private university sponsored by the Catholic Church. Its mission is manifested in article 3 of the foundation’s constitution; the latter can be obtained from the address below. Applicants fulfilling the requirements are invited to submit their applications to the following address:

Dekanat der Wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Fakultät der Katholischen Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, Auf der Schanz 49, 85049 Ingolstadt, Tel. 0841/937-1801, Telefax 0841/937-1950.

Additional Information: WFI is one of the leading business schools in Germany and offers several programs in business administration (two Bachelor’s programs, three specialized Master’s programs, executive MBA, and executive Master). WFI has developed strategic alliances with Tongji University (China) and ESC Toulouse (France) and has developed successful partnerships with more than 60 universities worldwide. WFI is located in Ingolstadt (Bavaria), a city offering a rich intellectual, cultural, recreational and family-friendly environment. The economy of the greater Munich area to which Ingolstadt belongs is strong, and support for the university is increasing steadily as evidenced by WFI’s partnerships with numerous Germany-based multinational companies. More information on WFI is available at www.wfi.edu.