Assistant Professor in Business Analytics and Operations Management (tenure-track)

Kuehne Logistics University gGmbH; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a dynamic and innovative university as an Assistant Professor in Business Analytics and Operations Management. This full-time position offers the opportunity to conduct impactful research and teach in a vibrant academic environment. With a focus on operations management and the integration of AI and machine learning, you will contribute to shaping the future of business education. Located in one of the world's top cities to live, this role provides a competitive salary and a supportive atmosphere for professional growth. Embrace the chance to make a difference in a diverse and inclusive academic community.

Leistungen

Generous annual research budget

Administrative support

Attractive teaching load

Internationally competitive salary

Qualifikationen

• PhD in a related discipline required.
• Evidence of research excellence and publication ability.
• Strong teaching skills in translating research insights.

Aufgaben

• Conduct original research and publish in top-tier journals.
• Teach operations management and business analytics.
• Participate in university service activities.

Kenntnisse

Data Science Expertise

Advanced Analytics

Statistical Methods

Machine Learning Techniques

Research Excellence

Teaching Skills

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

PhD in Operations Management

PhD in Logistics

PhD in Industrial Engineering

PhD in Economics

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking for

Kühne Logistics University (KLU) in Hamburg, Germany, one of Germany’s top research-oriented private business schools and accredited by AACSB, is looking for an Assistant Professor in Business Analytics and Operations Management (tenure-track).

The position is a full-time appointment to be filled at the earliest possible date.

Your Responsibilities

The professor will excel by conducting original and impactful research in their chosen area. As such, we expect from candidates not only commitment to publish their research in top-tier journals (see here for theKLU Journal List), but also a willingness to create scientific and societal impact with that research.
Teaching will be in the areas of operations management and business analytics, including the use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in operations and digitalization of supply chains. Like other faculty, the professor will also participate in industry and university service activities. An interest in applying for third-party funding and the international development of KLU is also expected.

Your qualifications

Applicants need to have completed a PhD in operations management, logistics, operations research, industrial engineering, economics, or a related discipline. We are looking for a candidate with first evidence of research excellence and the ability to publish in top-tier journals to enrich and expand the diverse research portfolio of our faculty. Applicants should have developed some data science expertise byapplying advanced analytics, statistical methods, and/or machine learning techniques to extract valuable insights and knowledge from data within the domain of operations.
In teaching, we seek a candidate with a strong ability and interest to translate research insights into engaging and interactive lectures. Candidates need to be fluent in English as all courses at KLU are taught in English. We particularly encourage candidates to apply who are interested in entrepreneurially co-shaping a still young university.

We offer

KLU – a recently AACSB accredited business school–is a young, highly international boutique university located in Hamburg, a first-tier business school 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, KLU’s location within the Harbor City district combines modern architecture and historical legacy. Additionally, KLU is currently establishing an international branch campus in Asia (Ho Chi Minh City/Vietnam) with further locations planned in Africa and the Americas.
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 our diversity and inclusiveness. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities. At KLU, we value the compatibility of family and career.German language skills are not required to work at KLU.
KLU will offer an internationally competitive salary, which will be commensurate with experience, a very generous annual research budget and administrative support. See information about our tenure and promotion processhere.
The teaching load is attractive, with 150 teaching hours per year as the nominal load (1 teaching hour is equivalent to 45 minutes), and may include teaching at the undergraduate, master and PhD level, as well as executive education.

Contact

A complete application will include a CV, letter of intent, publication list, work samples (up to three working papers), names of three references, teaching portfolio (including details on teaching experience and student feedback), and research statement (including a description of research and publication projects in progress) [e-mail] or via the 'Apply' Button.
Please note that by submitting your application, you simultaneously give your consent to the electronic processing of your personal data until the application process is completed. Applications are open now and shall be submitted by June 30, 2025. Reviews will start thereafter. A campus visit is part of the final selection procedure. For inquiries regarding the position, please contact our Dean of Research, Professor Marianne Jahre, eMail:[e-mail].