Professorship in Supply Chain Management (W2) (f/m/d)

Yritys: Universität zu Köln
Työnkuva: Kokoaikainen

Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät Professorship in Supply Chain Management (W2) (f/m/d) The University of Cologne is one of the oldest and largest universities in Germany. With its six Faculties covering a broad spectrum of disciplines and its internationally outstanding research profile areas, it enjoys an excellent reputation for its academic achievements and high standards of undergraduate and graduate education. The position is based in the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences, which is consistently ranked among the top schools in research and teaching. YOUR TASKS The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to research, teaching and academic administration in the Supply Chain Management Area. Research that is targeted for publications at top ranked international journals is expected. The candidate is expected to teach Supply Chain Management courses (B.Sc. and M.Sc. level) in English and prospectively in German. Furthermore, the candidate is expected to take a leading role in the management of our external corporate contacts, and in the management of our project studies involving industry partners. The candidate should contribute to one of the faculty-s key research areas (). YOUR PROFILE We are seeking an academic at a mid-career stage in the fields of Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related fields with an existing track record of high-quality research and teaching. The successful candidate should have strong expertise in state-of-the-art empirical, data science, or analytical modelling research methods and be interested in applying them to real-world problems. In terms of research, we expect publications in leading journals (preferably UTD / FT50). International experience is required preferably demonstrated by a PhD from a foreign university. The position further requires substantial industry experience preferably demonstrated by a leading position. Experience in executive education is expected. Our offer The University of Cologne provides a stimulating academic environment with a wide range of career development opportunities as well as support services for dual career couples and family-friendly working conditions. The University of Cologne is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Women are especially encouraged to apply and will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz - LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities / special needs or of equal status. The position is available as of summer 2025 (or based on mutual agreement). Formal requirements are detailed in Section 36 of the Higher Education Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Hochschulgesetz - HG NRW). As a rule, the teaching load comprises nine semester hours per week (i. e., two hours per week is one 90-minute course per semester). Please submit your application (without a photo) via the University of Cologne-s Academic Job Portal () by 15.10.2024. Your application should be addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Science. It should consist of the following documents (in English language): cover letter, curriculum vitae, a publication list, teaching evaluations and relevant certificates. For further information, please contact Professor Dr. Andreas Fügener ().