The European Business School

The European Business School (EBS), International University Schloss Reichartshausen in Wiesbaden/Oestrich-Winkel, is pursuing a dynamic course of international expansion. Consistently ranked among the leading business schools in Germany, EBS offers high-quality teaching and research and sets new standards in executive education.

The Automotive Institute for Management (AIM), newly founded at EBS, and the Department of Strategy, Organization and Leadership, are seeking to appoint a new faculty member with dual affiliation in the rank of ASSISTANT PROFESSOR for Strategy in the Automotive Industry

Requirements
This position, with a particular focus on the automotive industry, requires a doctoral degree with a specialization in strategy from a leading university or business school. Applicants should have an outstanding record from a PhD, DBA or dissertation program, ideally with experience in the automotive and/ or mobility-related area. An international orientation in research and teaching is required. Successful candidates have the ability to play a significant role in research projects and management, develop the research skills of existing staff, acquire external research grants and supervise research students. You should be capable of conducting quality research to establish a record of refereed publications in recognized international journals, and demonstrating excellence and innovation in quality teaching. The new faculty member is expected to contribute to the research and teaching activities of the Automotive Institute for Management’s and of the Department of Strategy, Organization and Leadership. The new faculty member is expected to join by autumn 2010. We offer outstanding opportunities for further academic advancement, including postdoctoral qualifications. We also offer great independence to pursue your academic interests and the opportunity to work in a forward looking, private university.

About the Automotive Institute for Management (AIM)
The Automotive Institute for Management (AIM), newly founded at EBS, stands for excellence in research, education and training. AIM is devoted to the exploration of automotive- and mobility-related management issues from a rigorous scientific perspective, and also delivers practice-driven solutions for the automotive industry and policy makers. AIM is prominent in the public sector through involvement with institutional development, fundraising, industry associations, newspaper articles, and other public affiliations.

About the Department
The Department of Strategy, Organization and Leadership at EBS, headed by Professor Ansgar Richter, offers a vibrant and collaborative research environment. Core and adjunct members of the department come from internationally renowned schools (e.g., London School of Economics, Indian Institute of Management), have published in top journals in the management field, and are active in the international academic community through their membership on the editorial boards of leading journals, and their leadership roles in the Academy of Management and other organizations. For more details, please visit our website at: www.ebs.edu/sol

Application Process
The application deadline is April 16, 2010.
For further information please contact: Prof. Dr. Ronald Gleich via e-mail to: ronald.gleich@ebs.edu

Please send your cover letter, detailed application documents, curriculum vitae, relevant testimonials, list of publications and teaching recommendation via e-mail to Ms. Silke Kassing - silke.kassing@ebs.edu