Full Professor of Education Management

WU Vienna University of Economics and Business; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prestigious university in Vienna is seeking a full professor of Education Management. The ideal candidate will have an established international reputation in their field, a strong record of research publication, and excellent teaching skills. The role encourages diversity and inclusion, and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates will be assessed based on their academic qualifications and contributions to the scientific community.

Leistungen

Family-friendly workplace

Barrier-free accessibility

Support for female candidates

Qualifikationen

• Solid academic qualification in business education or a closely related area.
• Proven track record of excellence in research.
• Experience in successful research funding.

Aufgaben

• Conduct high-level research in Education Management.
• Publish in top-tier journals and participate in recognized conferences.
• Teach effectively at higher education levels.

Kenntnisse

Research Publication

International Experience

Teaching Qualifications

Gender and Diversity Management

Team Leadership

Ausbildung

PhD or Habilitation in Business Education or Related Field

Jobbeschreibung

WU Vienna University of Economics and Business

Organisation/Company WU Vienna University of Economics and Business Research Field Educational sciences » Education Management sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Leading Researcher (R4) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Austria Application Deadline 5 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

WU is currently inviting applications for the position of a full professor of Education Management at the Department of Management. Candidates are expected to have established an international reputation as a researcher in their field. Depending on the candidate’s academic credentials, the employment contract can be concluded either as a permanent employment contract or as a fixed-term employment contract with the option of a permanent extension.

WU Vienna University of Economics and Business combines excellence with responsibility. Its rare triple accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA is a guarantee for the highest quality research and teaching in the fields of business, economics, and business law. WU’s research is characterized by a wide diversity of disciplines practiced at WU, allowing researchers to deal with even the most complex of research questions.

International cooperation is very important to WU, and we encourage and support both faculty and student mobility. WU is also very aware of its role as a responsible university, ensures barrier-free accessibility, provides a family-friendly workplace, and is committed to the principles of equitable opportunities and sustainability.

WU is committed to diversity and inclusion, and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. In case of equal qualification, female candidates will be given preference. Applicants with disabilities will be supported during each stage of the recruitment process. Candidates’ qualifications will be assessed in the context of their academic age.

The successful candidate is expected to have established an international reputation as a researcher in the areas mentioned above and to have the following characteristics (candidates’ qualifications will be assessed under consideration of their academic age):

• a) A solid academic qualification (e.g. PhD, habilitation or equivalent qualification) in business education (advantageous), alternatively in a closely related area;
• b) A track record of international experience;
• c) An international reputation for excellent research;
• d) An excellent research record with regard to his/her academic age, especially by
  • having demonstrated the ability to publish in top-tier journals of the field (especially advantageous also in journals from the WU star-list and the department’s A+ and A lists) and by
  • regular participation in recognized conferences and workshops in the field of business education and education management;
• e) A record in successfully attracting research funding;
• f) Excellent teaching qualifications at different higher education levels;
• g) Ability to teach in German and in English;
• h) Active participation in the international scientific community and a track record of serving the scientific community;
• i) Team leadership qualities;
• j) Gender and diversity management skills;
• k) documented activities in the areas of self-governance and third mission.

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute WU Vienna University of Economics and Business Country Austria City Vienna Postal Code 1020 Street Welthandelsplatz 1 Geofield