Fulltime professor for the B.A. Management in International Business to begin in the winter semester 24/25

The University of Applied Management Studies is an internationally recognized educational institution accredited by the Science Council. In a unique business model, we offer bachelor’s and master's degrees in international business, management, business psychology, and social work.

A quality feature of the University of Applied Management Studies is the international diversity of the students from 28 countries with English-language bachelor's and master's degrees and ties to industry.

All members of academic staff work directly at the interface of business, teaching and research. As a young university, we are looking for dynamic, creative and team-oriented candidates who enjoy teaching at a high level and who are committed to working with us to continue developing the University of Applied Management Studies.

The University of Applied Management Studies in Mannheim, Germany, is looking to appoint: 

A fulltime professor for the Management in International Business (MIB) bachelor program to begin in the winter semester (01.10.2024).

Your Responsibilities:

As a professor of MIB, you will be mainly responsible for teaching and mentoring bachelor students, developing course material and grading. Additional departmental responsibilities include interviewing and the selection of student applicants as well as the recruitment of new adjunct teaching staff. Responsibilities also include assisting in other administrative tasks in the program and throughout the organization, for example, in the recruitment of partner organisations.

Your Requirements:

• Doctorate (Ph.D.) in relevant field of study, preferably in (international) economics. A degree in international business administration will also be considered.
• At least 5 years professional work experience, including management level responsibilities.
• Teaching and working experience in international contexts.
• Management-related teaching experience.
• Should be able to teach Business Economics and International Economics, International Finance, and Strategic Management & Leadership in the winter semester 2024. As secondary courses in subsequent semesters, the applicant should also be able teach some of the following courses: Business Computer Applications, Business Processes, Business Ethics and Corporate Governance, International Sales Management, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship in a Global Context.
• Native-English level and being able to also teach in the German programs is a plus.
• High motivation to teach and mentor students form diverse backgrounds and educational systems.
• We encourage candidates with an international background.

We Offer:

• Open cooperation with flat hierarchies
• Celebrating diversity among staff and students
• Short decision-making processes, independent working, and broad scope for design
• Meaningful working environment at an innovative university of applied sciences
• Flextime and 30 days of paid leave
• Discounted Job Ticket on public transportation
• Employee discounts
• Opportunities for further education abroad with the Erasmus + Staff Exchange program
• Mobile working possible

Are you interested? Then, we are looking forward to receiving your application!

Please write your application in English and send it by email until March 31^st, 2024, including your salary expectations and earliest date of entry to:

Professor Michael Cofrin
Department Head of Management in International Business
michael.cofrin@hdwm.org

Potential candidates wishing to make informal enquiries before applying are encouraged to contact Prof. Cofrin.

Opportunities for part-time employment are available. Disabled persons will be considered preferentially in the case of equal aptitude.