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
As successful candidate, you will contribute to research,
teaching, and academic administration of the Faculty of
Management, Economics and Social Sciences. You are
expected to participate in joint research activities of the
Faculty, e.g., in at least one of the Faculty’s
Key Research
Initiatives, such as Analytics and Transformation. You will be
part of the Cologne Institute for Information Systems (CIIS).
You will teach courses related to digital transformation as
well as digital innovation and entrepreneurship.
YOUR PROFILE
We are seeking an academic at an early career stage in
the field of Information Systems with an excellent track
record in research and teaching on digital transformation
and innovation. We expect the successful candidate to
have a promising publication pipeline, including published
or forthcoming work in leading journals or conference
proceedings.
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 position (of a
Juniorprofessorin / Juniorprofessor)
is available as of 01.03.2025. Formal requirements are
detailed in Section 36 of the Higher Education Act of North
Rhine-Westphalia (Hochschulgesetz – HG NRW).
In the third year after entering into office, an interim evaluation
is held. This serves as the basis for the decision as
to whether an extension for a further three years will be
granted to the candidate. W1 professorships comprise a
teaching load of four hours per week (i.e., two hours per
week is one 90-minute course per semester) in the first
qualification phase and five hours per week in the second
qualification phase.
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.
Please submit your application (without a photo) via the
University of Cologne’s Academic Job Portal (
https://professorships.uni-koeln.de) by 12.05.2024. 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, your top
five publications / working papers, teaching evaluations (if
available) as well as research and teaching statements. For
further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Stefan Seidel
(
stefan.seidel@wiso.uni-koeln.de).