Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna)

The Institute for International Business (IIB) at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna) is currently inviting applications for a position at the Post-doc/Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate will provide support to the IIB faculty in teaching and administrative work while pursuing an active program of academic research. The teaching load for assistant professors is relatively low compared to international standards. English is the working language of the group and all courses are taught in English.

Candidates must possess a doctoral degree in business studies, psychology, or a related discipline, an excellent command of English language, have demonstrated potential to conduct top quality research, and an interest in the cultural and people aspects of international business. Candidates with proficiency in quantitative methods are particularly encouraged to apply.

Members of the IIB group are active in research in a variety of areas of international management and business. IIB faculty have published in leading journals such as Strategic Management Journal, Organization Science, Administrative Science Quarterly, Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Management Studies, Journal of Applied Psychology, among others. The IIB group also regularly hosts academic visitors from major North American, European and Asian universities.

Established in 1898, Vienna University of Economics and Business has over 20,000 students and 400 full time faculty. It is one of the largest business schools in Europe. The university offers Bachelors, Masters, Executive Masters, and PhD programs in traditional and specialized areas. The University is ranked in the Financial Times European top 25 for Business Administration. The joint Masters in International Management (CEMS) is ranked first in Europe by the FT. The university maintains partnerships with 200 universities on all continents and has strong ties to the business community.

Vienna is a major center of business for the region and serves as the gateway to Central and Eastern Europe. The city hosts the European Regional Headquarters of more than 200 major multinational firms and a variety of international organizations including the UN Atomic Energy Agency, UNIDO, and OPEC. Vienna offers exceptional attractions in music, art, and popular culture, as well as world-class dining and a high standard of living. Vienna is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most livable cities by Mercer Consulting. 

Informal inquiries should be directed to Professor Günter K. Stahl, phone +43-(0)1 31336-4434, email guenter.stahl@wu.ac.at or guenter.stahl@insead.edu

To apply please visit the following link: http://www.wu.ac.at/jobs. WU Vienna accepts online applications only. Applicants are advised to register and upload their application documents online. Please specify the vacancy classification number 1673. The online job listing appears as 100% Assistant Professor, non-tenure track position. To be considered for the position, your application including curriculum vitae and three letters of reference must be received by 15 December 2010.