For over ten years, Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences in the Lower Rhine region of Germany has provided an innovative, interdisciplinary and international education to young minds from around the world. We offer a total of 36 undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in four multidisciplinary faculties: Technology and Bionics, Life Sciences, Society and Economics, and Communication and Environment. Our scientifically-oriented degree programmes combine an applied academic approach with a broad international scope into a high-quality education that emphasises teaching and research with real-world relevance. 75 % of our degree programmes are taught in English as well. Over 7,300 students from 122 different countries are currently pursuing their degree in our uniquely international and intercultural campus community. International collaboration is a strength of ours, seen and felt in our network of over 90 partner universities in 38 countries. Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences is not only connected to the larger world, but also deeply rooted in its Dutch-German EUREGIO home as well. The Faculty of Life Sciences focuses on natural science competences. The diversity of subjects includes areas such as biotechnology, nutrition, health, agriculture, food, sustainability, quality management and the environment and offers an interdisciplinary platform for a first professional qualification after the Bachelor's degree as well as research-oriented training in the Master's area. Our modern facilities create excellent conditions for students, teachers and researchers. The faculty builds on the successful cooperation among colleagues, which is characterised by mutual respect, openness and good scientific practice. We are currently seeking a qualified expert in the Faculty of Life Sciences in Kleve to support our academic mission in the following capacity:

Professor of Business Economics and Administration

Salary grade “W2” according to LBesG NRW | reference number 06/F2/22 YOUR FUTURE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaching in the field of general business administration with a focus on the health sector as well as the adjacent fields of agriculture, nutrition and environment
• Teaching basic and elective courses in the faculty’s Bachelor's and Master's programs in German and English, also in the evenings and on weekends
• Willingness to take on the position of director of the Master's program "Health Sciences and Management”
• Application-oriented research and transfer in cooperation with international, national and regional stakeholders and commercial enterprises
• Participation in the further development of interdisciplinary cooperation within the faculty

YOUR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in business administration and relevant doctorate, both completed with outstanding results
• Relevant practical work experience, ideally in the healthcare sector
• Research expertise, evidenced by relevant publications and/or the amount of third-party funding obtained, is an advantage
• Creativity, team spirit, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines in teaching and research
• Very good knowledge of German and English, at least on level C1 according to the European Framework of Reference, must be proven in an appropriate form
• Teaching experience in the field of business administration is desirable

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
Diverse, international and interdisciplinary work environment | flat hierarchies | family-friendly policies | exciting responsibilities | communication and exchanges at eye level | a rewarding job | a culture of mutual aid among colleagues | dynamic community | opportunities for personal development | responsibility and creative freedom | the opportunity to help shape the future of our academic culture General requirements for the appointment of new professors are derived from § 36 of the Higher Education Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Hochschulgesetz NRW). The following qualifications are therefore mandatory for all applicants to this position:

• A PhD in hand from a research university in a relevant field
• Excellent academic and research skills, usually demonstrated by the quality of a doctoral dissertation
• At least five years of relevant career experience in the applied use or development of research findings and methodology; at least three of these years must have been outside of higher education

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences supports the professional development of women. Qualified women are expressly encouraged to apply. For positions in employee groups where women are underrepresented, in the event of equal suitability, aptitude and professional experience among applicants, women will be given preferential consideration over men, provided there are no compelling grounds for the hiring of a specific male applicant. In the event of equal suitability, preferential consideration will also be given to suitable applicants with a severe disability or those recognised as such by virtue of § 2 (3), Volume IX of the German Social Security Code (SGB). An appointment to this position under German private law is also possible. Please submit your application through the following link: www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/vacancies and add the usual application documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae, diplomas, relevant certificates, proof of activities in business and/or teaching (pedagogical suitability), if applicable, proof of severe disability) in a single PDF file. Should you require further information about the duties, responsibilities or requirements of this position, please contact the head of the appeals board, Prof. Dietrich Darr (E-Mail: dietrich.darr@hochschule-rhein-waal.de). WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION BY NO LATER THAN 10.08.2022 For questions regarding the application process, please contact Ms Jäger at Tel. +49 (0)2821 80673-654.