Assistant Professor (Lecturer or Teaching Fellow) in Business Management - 0432-25

Lancaster University; Lancaster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster University invites applications for an Assistant Professor (Lecturer or Teaching Fellow) in Management based in Leipzig, Germany. The successful candidate will support both undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Management, with a focus on research and teaching excellence. This full-time position offers opportunities for a long-term career within the institution, backed by an active research team and collaboration opportunities.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Access to Lancaster University Management School

Qualifications

• Completed PhD in Management or a related field is required.
• Demonstrated capabilities in teaching and research.
• Experience in areas like Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach modules in management such as Digital Business & Organisational Transformations.
• Conduct independent research and publish in high-quality academic journals.
• Enhance student experience and employability through excellent instruction.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Strategic Management

Entrepreneurship

Digital Transformation

Organizational Behaviour

Education

PhD in Management or related field

Job description

Reference: 0432-25

Salary: €60,722 to €68,051

Lancaster University is accepting applications for a position as an Assistant Professor (Lecturer or Teaching Fellow) in Management at its campus in Leipzig, Germany. Situated in one of Germany’s most vibrant and liveable cities, the Leipzig campus provides the same high-quality academics and comprehensive student experience found in the UK. The campus has a strong strategic vision of excellence in teaching, research, and engagement.

This position will support the undergraduate program in Business Management and the postgraduate program in Management. It will also complement the department’s current strengths in research and/or teaching. The position offers two possible career paths:

1. Lecturer pathway: Candidates should have a strong foundation in research, with the ability to conduct independent research, publish in high-quality academic journals, and focus on areas such as Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, Digital Transformation, Technology Management, Media Management, or Organizational Behaviour.
2. Teaching Fellow pathway: Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, providing excellent instruction at graduate and undergraduate levels, and enhancing student experience and employability.

You are expected to teach modules in management, such as Digital Business & Organisational Transformations, Digital Transformation of Business, Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, or Organisational Behaviour & Human Resource Management.

You should have a completed PhD and demonstrated capabilities in teaching, research, and engagement in Management.

Colleagues will benefit from an active research team in Leipzig and access to Lancaster University Management School in the UK. The environment encourages collaboration on real-world problems.

German language skills are not required, but a long-term commitment to Lancaster University in Leipzig is encouraged. Candidates from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

Please note: This is a full-time, indefinite appointment based in Leipzig, Germany, with a contract under German law. The preferred start date is October 1, 2025. The role is permanent after a 6-month probation, with potential for promotion. Assistance with relocation, settlement, and integration is provided.