Pforzheim University is a highly regarded institution in the south of Germany, which consists of three faculties: design, engineering and business. Its success is founded upon its interdisciplinary and international emphasis in both teaching and research, and its objective of preparing students both academically and personally for responsible positions in society.
 
For our Business Administration and Engineering Program in International Management we are seeking forthwith a

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Our Business Administration and Engineering Program in International Management (AACSB-accredited) educates future managers in engineering who work across cultures, markets and organizations. We aim at holistic learning that integrates social skills, management and engineering, and employ innovative teaching methods. The focus of this professorship is on managing the business relations between buyer and supplier in an international B-to-B environment, and not on the logistics of global sourcing. Candidates are expected to teach courses in international purchasing of investment goods, and in international management and marketing with a focus on technical companies. In addition, a contribution to our general business administration curriculum is expected. You will be working in a highly innovative environment and in a diverse and interdisciplinary team. All lectures will be held in English; hence, native or near-native English language skills are essential. We expect you to acquire working knowledge of German after your appointment.
 
The successful applicant will have at least five years of proven work experience and research leadership skills as evidenced by a university degree and a PhD/doctoral degree. In addition to the relevant academic and professional qualifications, applicants are expected to work in a team and hence must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Your CV should show us your strong affinity to the international/intercultural environment and to the practical challenges of working internationally.
 
The formal requirements for applicants are a university degree and a PhD or a comparable academic qualification. A minimum of five years of postgraduate experience is required, of which a minimum of three years must have been gained outside university. The successful applicant will initially be offered a tenured position on probation, which will automatically be changed to a tenured position when the conditions stipulated by the regional government (Baden-Württemberg) have been fulfilled. Details can be obtained at www.pforzheim-university.de. The university is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to increase the proportion of women. Handicapped applicants will be preferred in the event of equal qualifications.

Please send a full application including CV, a list of academic publications, and information on language skills, teaching experience and acquisition of third-party funding (if any) by no later than March 10th, 2012, to the Rector of Pforzheim University, Professor Dr. Martin Erhardt, Tiefenbronner Strasse 65, 75175 Pforzheim, Germany or at berufungen@hs-pforzheim.de. To discuss the post informally, please contact Professor Dr. Jasmin Mahadevan, Program Director for International Management (jasmin.mahadevan@hs-pforzheim.de). Details to our programs in Business Administration and Engineering can be found at www.hs-pforzheim.de/wirtschaftsingenieurwesen.