Professorship in Strategic Management (Open Rank) -100%
Professorship in Strategic Management (Open Rank) 100 %
The Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics of the University of Zurich invites applications for a
Professorship in Strategic Management (Open Rank)
Starting in Spring 2027. Candidates should have a strong and promising track record in research in the core areas of strategic management and demonstrate potential for excellence in research, as well as strong teaching skills on all levels (undergraduate, graduate, PhD). Experience or clear potential in teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in strategic management and related management areas is expected. They should be willing to teach such courses and other courses aligned with their research interests. The performance evaluation will be undertaken in line with DORA and the Open Science Policy of the University of Zurich. Outstanding junior scholars and exceptional early-stage candidates are explicitly encouraged to apply.
The professorship will become an active part of the Strategy, Organization and Innovation Group at the Department of Business Administration at the University of Zurich.
Through its educational and research objectives, the University of Zurich aims to attract leading international researchers who are willing to contribute to its development and to strengthen its reputation as a future-oriented university with excellence in research and innovative research-based teaching. The University of Zurich is an equal-opportunity employer and, in particular, strives to increase the percentage of women in leading positions.
Please submit your application, including a motivation letter, CV, publication list, research and teaching statement, as well as diversity and inclusion statement, and a list of references until June 12, 2026 here.
Documents should be addressed to Prof. Dr. Harald Gall; Dean of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics; University of Zurich; Switzerland.
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Rämistrasse 71, 8006 Zürich, SwitzerlandFurther information
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