Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics

Full Professorship in Strategic Management 100 %

The Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics of the University of Zurich invites applications for a

Full Professorship in Strategic Management

starting in the Fall of 2026. Candidates should have an excellent track record in research in the core areas of strategic management and strong teaching skills on all levels (undergraduate, graduate, PhD) as well as experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in strategic management and related management areas. They should be willing to teach such courses and other courses aligned with their research interests. The performance evaluation will be undertaken in line with DORA and the Open Science Policy of the University of Zurich. Exceptional early-stage candidates may be considered at the level of Associate Professor with tenure.

The professorship will become an active part of the Department of Business Administration at the University of Zurich.

Through its educational and research objectives, the University of Zurich aims to attract leading international researchers who are willing to contribute to its development and to strengthen its reputation as a future-oriented university with excellence in research and innovative research-based teaching. The University of Zurich is an equal-opportunity employer and, in particular, strives to increase the percentage of women in leading positions.

Please submit your application, including a motivation letter, CV, publication list, research and teaching statement, as well as diversity and inclusion statement, and a list of references until January 31st, 2025 here.

Documents should be addressed to Prof. Dr. Harald Gall; Dean of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics; University of Zurich; Switzerland.

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