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.
 
Pforzheim University (www.pforzheim-university.de) is located in Southwest Germany some 20 miles northwest of Stuttgart, and nestles in attractive countryside at the north rim of the Black Forest National Park.
 
For the extension of our International Programs in Business Administration and Engineering (especially for the programs International Business and Global Process Management) we seek as soon as possible (October 2010 or March 2011) a

You will be responsible for educating future managers at the interface of engineering and business administration. It is expected that you lecture in the areas of International Business in the department of Business Administration and Engineering, which is one of the most renowned in Germany. Foremost, you will teach International Business, International Negotiation Skills and Advanced English for Engineers in our international bachelor programs International Management and Global Process Management.
 
In addition to your lecturing activities you are expected to contribute to the development of our international programs in Business Administration and Engineering, for example in the field of student exchange and through establishment of partner universities.
 
The successful candidate will have an international and intercultural background with focus on technical industries or engineering. Due to the fact that all lectures will be held in English, near native English language abilities are essential. Furthermore, qualified knowledge of Business Administration and Management Theory is required.
 
The successful candidate will also have a track record of teaching excellence and be prepared to engage in the School's self-administration. Candidates are also expected to demonstrate research skills proven by publications.
 
For further information, please contact Professor Dr. Guy Fournier, e-mail to guy.fournier@hs-pforzheim.de. Details on the international program can be found at http://wiinternational.hs-pforzheim.de/

The formal requirements for applicants are a University degree and a Ph.D. or a comparable scientific qualification. A minimum of five years of postgraduate experience is required, of which a minimum of three years must have been gained outside the 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 opportunities employer and seeks to increase the proportion of women at the institute. Handicapped applicants will be preferred in the event of equal qualifications.
 
Please send a full application including CV, list of publication and teaching experiences by no later than 2010-03-20 under specification of reference number ZT102012 to the Rector of Pforzheim University, Professor Dr. Martin Erhardt, Tiefenbronner Strasse 65, D-75175 Pforzheim/Germany.