Full Professor of International Business
WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)
WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) is currently inviting applications for the
position of a Full Professor of International Business at the Department of Global Business
and Trade.
WU is the largest business university in the European Union and is centrally located at the
heart of Europe. The University maintains an excellent position as a center for research and
teaching and attracts an international group of students and faculty. It offers a broad range
of subjects in all areas of economics and business administration. WU is one of only five EQUIS
accredited universities in the German-speaking world and is striving to achieve a top
position among the leading European business universities. All our MBAs are AMBA accredited.
For details, please see
www.wu.ac.at.
Members of the Institute for International Business at WU (www.wu.ac.at/iib) conduct research
in and teach a broad range of international business/international management topics, such as
global strategy, entry mode/internationalization processes, cross cultural management and
international financial management. The successful candidate will enrich the teaching and research
profile of the institute in the areas of global strategy and international management. The institute
runs WU’s joint Master in International Management (CEMS), a program currently ranked
second in the ‘FT Masters in Management’ ranking. The successful candidate may be expected
to assume the responsibilities of CEMS academic director.
Applicants should have: a) a solid academic qualification (e.g. PhD, Habilitation) in the field
of international business or a related area; b) an outstanding international reputation in high
quality scholarship in the area of international business especially by having demonstrated
the ability to publish in top-tier journals of the field; c) a strong record in attracting research
funding; d) a demonstrated commitment to excellence in executive teaching; and e) proven
leadership qualities.
The successful candidate will participate in teaching programs at all levels (Bachelor, MSc,
PhD and Executive Education). Significant teaching experience in English is expected; teaching
experience in German is not necessary. Non-German-speaking candidates will be expected
to acquire proficiency in German over a certain period of time. The new professor
should take an active role in the University’s self-governance and in the management of the
teaching programs.
For details of the position, please contact Professor Dr. Jonas Puck, Chairman, Department of
Global Business and Trade, by phone: ++43-1-31336-4318, or email:
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Candidates should send their applications (including all relevant documents, curriculum vitae,
list of publications, list of classes held, etc.) to the Rector of WU Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien,
Professor Christoph Badelt, Augasse 2-6, A-1090 Vienna. Electronic applications can be sent
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your application. Applications must be submitted by June 3rd, 2012.
WU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks to increase the number of its female faculty
members. Therefore qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. In case of equal
qualification, female candidates will be given preference. WU has established an Equal Opportunities
Working Group, which is involved in all selection proceedings pursuant to § 42 of
the 2002 Universities Act.
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Jonas Puck
Chair and Head of Institute
Institute for International Business
Head of Department
Department of Global Business & Trade
WU
Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien
Vienna University of Economics and Business
Althanstrasse 51, A-1090 Vienna, Austria
Tel: +43-(0)1-31336-4318
Fax: +43-(0)1-31336-904318
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