Professor of Finance with an Interdisciplinary Research Focus (Assistant (Tenure Track) or Asso[...]

Kühne Logistics University; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading private business school in Hamburg is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor in Finance with a focus on interdisciplinary research. The role includes conducting impactful research, teaching diverse courses, and participating in university service. Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant field and demonstrate excellence in research and teaching. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth, with applications open until August 31, 2025.

Leistungen

Internationally competitive salary

Generous annual research budget

Administrative support

Attractive teaching load

Qualifikationen

• Candidates need to possess a strong interest in interdisciplinary research.
• Demonstrated ability to create societal impact with research is preferred.
• Strong ability to translate research insights into engaging lectures.

Aufgaben

• Conduct original and impactful research in finance and related disciplines.
• Teach finance-related courses and engage in university service activities.
• Apply for third-party funding and contribute to international development.

Kenntnisse

Interdisciplinary research focus

Evidence of research excellence

Ability to publish in top-tier journals

Experience in teaching

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

PhD in finance, business administration, or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking for

Khne Logistics University (KLU) in Hamburg Germany one of Germanys top research-oriented private business schools and accredited by AACSB is looking for an Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) or Associate Professor in Finance with an interdisciplinary research focus i.e. we search for a new colleague whose expertise is not core finance but rather lies at the interface of finance with another business discipline. 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 cover KLUs finance-related courses but can also include other areas depending on the professors profile. Like other faculty the professor will be expected to 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 finance business administration economics or a related discipline. We are looking for a candidate with evidence of research excellence and the ability to publish in top-tier journals to enrich and expand the diverse research portfolio of our faculty. At KLU we are dedicated to nurturing a collaborative and interdisciplinary academic culture. For our position we seek candidates who have expertise and interest in working at the interfaces of finance with other business fields such as operations and supply chain management business analytics entrepreneurship ethics family business management marketing organizational behavior or sustainability.

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

KLUan AACSB accredited business schoolis a young highly international boutique university located in Hamburg a first-tier business school in the German-speaking countries both for teaching and research. As one of the few private universities in Germany it has the right to grant PhDs titles. Hamburg is generally included among the top 10 best places to live in the world KLUs 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 process here.

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) to

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 August 31 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 :

About us

Khne Logistics UniversityWissenschaftliche Hochschule fr Logistik und Unternehmensfhrung is a private university founded in 2010 and located in Hamburgs HafenCity. KLU is a state-recognized university with the right to grant PhDs. With its AACSB accreditation it ranks among the top 5% of business schools and management universities worldwide with a dedicated focus on logistics operations and supply chain management. Following an internationalization strategy we are now opening a campus in Vietnam and plan for two further campuses in Africa and the Americas.

We instill KLUs signature operations mindset in all our students drawing on the strengths and key characteristics of logistics including resilience data-driven and action-oriented decision-making. As a boutique university KLU offers its students and doctoral candidates a high degree of specialization and excellent study conditions. Further education programs for specialists and managers are offered in the form of seminars and summer schools by KLU Executive Education.

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1