Kühne Logistics University (KLU) in Hamburg, Germany seeks applications from qualified academics that would like to lead the KLU's academic efforts on Executive Education. We are particularly interested in recruiting a strong candidate with a background in fields such as logistics, transportation, supply chain management, general management, leadership, organizational behavior, marketing, strategy, innovation or adjacent fields relevant to a business school for a position of Professor (Open Rank) beginning any time over the next year.
This new faculty position at KLU in Hamburg will be initially for a 3-year period and be renewable for another 3 years, after which time the faculty member will be up for tenure. These times can be different depending on the experience of the applicant and the level of the initial appointment.
Candidates must have a PhD in a management discipline or in a related field and be well networked with industry contacts. Language of instruction is English. Although not a requirement, some knowledge of the German language would be a critical asset.
The successful candidate should
- develop and deliver programs in KLU Executive Education as well as teach in KLU's degree programs; have experience of innovative teaching formats and/or online learning; liaise with industry partners on promoting executive education,
- be able to expand KLU's collaboration with industry internationally, within Germany and in the Hamburg region,
- build up strong networks within industry and academia, and be willing to assist others at KLU in acquiring external funding,
- publish their work in a manner which is appropriate for their specific field of research, preferable in collaboration with members of KLU's faculty,
- complement the research activity at KLU with the objective of strengthening the institution's reputation for undertaking studies of relevance to practitioners,
- contribute to institution building.
See information about our tenure and promotion process here:
- https://www.the-klu.org/university-services/about-klu/#collapse-1338
- KLU is a novel international boutique university located in Hamburg. KLU is ranked first tier among business schools in the German-speaking countries both for teaching and research. Hamburg is generally included among the top-10 best places to live in the world.
- Remuneration is internationally competitive with an attractive research support budget.
KLU is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culturally diverse, inclusive and pluralistic intellectual community. With all current and upcoming faculty openings we look to further increase this diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.
A complete application will include a CV, letter of intent, publication list, names of three references, teaching portfolio (including details on teaching experience in executive education and student feedback), and research statement (including a description of research and publication projects in progress) to klu-jobs@m.personio.de. Reviews will start November 20, 2022, and will continue until the positions are filled. A campus visit is part of the final selection procedure.
For inquiries regarding the positions, please contact Professor Christian Barrot, Dean of Programs, phone: +49 40 328 707 226, eMail: christian.barrot@the-klu.org.
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Maria Besiou
Professor of Humanitarian Logistics
Kuehne Logistics University
Hamburg
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