Professorship for Digital Leadership, Culture & Ethics (mfd)

XU Exponential University of Applied Science; Potsdam; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading University of Applied Sciences located in the Potsdam area is seeking a scholar-practitioner to teach and research in the field of digital transformation. The candidate will lead modules on digital leadership and ethics in an innovative environment. Responsibilities include developing teaching materials and engaging in academic self-administration. Ideal candidates should have a PhD and relevant professional experience along with a strong pedagogical aptitude for English teaching. The position offers a permanent contract and opportunities for professional development.

Leistungen

International work environment

Creative freedom

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Qualifikationen

• Completed university degree and a PhD (magna cum laude or equivalent).
• Pedagogical aptitude for teaching in English.
• Minimum of 3 years professional experience outside the university sector.

Aufgaben

• Teaching modules like Leadership Skills, Philosophy Ethics & Human Centricity.
• Participation in program development and quality assurance.
• Development of a distinct personal research profile.

Kenntnisse

Digital Leadership

Digital Ethics

Culture & New Work

Change Management

Ausbildung

PhD in social sciences, psychology, or management

Jobbeschreibung

The Position at XU

At XU we are not producing employees we create explorers. We are seeking a scholar-practitioner to address the human dimension of digital transformation. You will teach future leaders how to navigate culture ethics and organizational change in a tech-driven world. Within our applied interactive AI-core learning framework you will focus on human-centric sustainable leadership.

Key Responsibilities

You will assume duties in teaching research and academic self-administration in accordance with 42 and 43 BbgHG.

Teaching & Student Supervision: Teaching modules in the study program in classroom blended and online formats. This includes module responsibility examination acceptance and student supervision.

Program Development: Active participation in the further development of study programs quality assurance and accreditation procedures. This involves the conception creation and adaptation of teaching and learning materials.

Research & Transfer: Development of a distinct personal research profile and publication of results. You will initiate expand and maintain cooperation with partners in industry and research.

Administration: Active participation in academic administration committee work and student recruitment events.

Teaching Responsibilities

You will be responsible for teaching modules such as:

• Leadership Skills
• Philosophy Ethics & Human Centricity
• Wisdom Cultural Perception & Leadership
• Future of Work
• Scrum & Agile Project Management
• Business & Professional Skills

Your Profile & Research Focus

While a broad understanding of the field is expected we seek a candidate who can deepen at least one of the following core areas:

• Digital Leadership: Leading in agile hybrid and remote environments.
• Digital Ethics: Value-based leadership philosophy of technology and corporate responsibility.
• Culture & New Work: Ecosystem and Organizational development future of work and competence shifts.
• Change Management: Agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum) as a cultural practice.

Requirements (43 BbgHG)

Completed university degree and a PhD (magna cum laude or equivalent) in social sciences psychology or management.

Pedagogical aptitude for teaching in English.

Minimum of 3 years professional experience of which at least 2 years were spent outside the university sector.

Relevant practical experience in HR organizational development consulting or management (Software development experience is not required).

Experience in acquiring third-party funding is considered an asset.

Why us

What We Offer

Start Date: Ideally Summer Semester 2026.

A permanent employment contract (part-time min. 50% or full-time).

A versatile innovative and international work environment in cooperation with renowned partner universities.

Lean hierarchies in a dynamic entrepreneurial university environment.

Responsibility creative freedom and the opportunity for personal and professional development.

Join XU

Help us shape the digital future. We offer a creative interdisciplinary environment the freedom to develop new curricula and strong industry networks.

Apply Now

Please address your application to our President Filipe de Castro Soeiro and submit it via email including your CV publication list and proof of professional practice.

About us

XU Exponential University is a dynamic state-recognized University of Applied Sciences located in the Potsdam / Berlin metropolitan area. We do not just produce employees we create explorers.

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Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1