Assistant Professor, non-tenure
track/Teaching and Research Associate(s)

You want to understand how things are connected and make a fundamental impact? We offer an environment where you can realize your full potential. At one of Europe’s largest and most modern business and economics universities. On a campus where quality of work is also quality of life. We are looking for support at the Institute for Production Management (academic unit Prof. Miriam Wilhelm)
40 hours/week (for assistant professor (Universitätsassistent/in post doc non-tenure track)) or 30 hours/week (for teaching and research associate(s) (Universitätsassistent/in prae doc)) Starting October 01, 2022 and ending after 6 years The Chair of Sustainable Supply Chain Management led by Prof. Miriam Wilhelm at the WU Department of Information Systems and Operations Management is looking to hire (a) teaching and research associate(s) (Universitätsassistent/in prae doc) and an assistant professor (Universitätsassistent/in post doc non-tenure track). The positions involve research in the core area of the chair and teaching in the MSc program Supply Chain Management and the Bachelor’s Programs in Business, Economics and Social Sciences as well as Business & Economics. The Chair is firmly embedded in the international Supply Chain scholarly community, and the position aims at helping junior researchers to start a successful academic career.

What to expect

For teaching and research associate (Universitätsassistent/in prae doc) positions:
The successful candidate(s) will pursue the Ph.D program at the WU Department of Information Systems and Operations Management. Your main duties include research, teaching, and administrative tasks. You will conduct an independent empirical research project in the area of Sustainable Supply Chain Management. Based on this research, you will write a cumulative dissertation. During this process, you will receive very regular and substantive feedback and support from Prof. Wilhelm, the first supervisor of your dissertation. For assistant professor (Universitätsassistent/in post doc non-tenure track):
The successful candidate will be provided with opportunities to build up a solid track-record of publications in top-tier international academic peer-reviewed journals, and build an international network. Your main duties include research, teaching, and administrative tasks. You will receive very regular and highly substantive feedback and support from Prof. Wilhelm.

What you have to offer

For teaching and research associate (Universitätsassistent/in prae doc) positions:

• a diploma/master’s degree in with excellent grades that qualifies you for enrollment in a doctoral program at WU
• international experience during your degree program or in a professional context, and excellent command of English
• experience in using multimedia teaching and learning formats or at least willingness to learn
• good interpersonal skills and ability to work individually and with a team
• organizational qualities and excellent communication skills
• Candidates will be expected to teach courses in German in the Bachelor’s degree program after one year

For assistant professor (Universitätsassistent/in post doc non-tenure track):
You have a doctorate or PhD degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field with a focus on empirical research (qualitative and/or quantitative). You should have the ability to conduct high-quality, creative research in the area of Sustainable Supply Chain Management and publish your work in high-ranked international journals. To qualify you should have:

• a PhD in Supply Chain Management
• an expertise in the above-mentioned field proven by the ability (or the potential) to publish in top-tier international academic peer-reviewed journals
• a proven interest and ability in developing courses and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level and in mentoring students
• experience in using multimedia teaching and learning formats or at least willingness to learn
• good interpersonal skills and ability to work individually and with a team
• organizational qualities and excellent communication skills
• potential to generate external funding for research projects
• Non-German-speaking candidates will be expected to acquire proficiency in German over a certain period of time

Applicants are requested to upload the following documents along with their application: CV (incl. degrees, current position, publications (if applicable), names of two references for recommendation letters, Bachelor's and Master's degree transcripts Motivation letter A short description of 1-3 research ideas, written as a paper abstract (max. one paragraph each)

What we offer you

• A top business and economics university with renowned experts on the faculty and a diverse range of subjects, triple accredited
• Excellent infrastructure, both technologically and architecturally, and a wide range of WU service units
• Diversity and appreciation in an open-minded, inclusive and family-friendly environment
• Flexibility and individual freedom thanks to flexible working hours
• Inspiring campus life with over 2,400 employees in research, teaching, and administration and approximately 21,500 students on a conveniently located, architecturally unique campus in the heart of Vienna

The minimum monthly gross salary for the assistant professor (Universitätsassistent/in post doc non-tenure track) amounts to €4,061.50 (14 times per year). The minimum monthly gross salary for the teaching and research associate (Universitätsassistent/in prae doc) positions amounts to 2,293.95 (14 times per year). This salary may be adjusted based on equivalent (post doc) or job-related (prae doc) prior work experience. In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive social benefits. Do you want to join the WU team?
Then please submit your application by June 29, 2022 (ID 1425).
We are looking forward to hearing from you! Our goal is to make sure it is safe for students and employees to study and work on campus in person. For this reason, proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or of an exemption pursuant to the COVID-19 Vaccination Act must be provided before you can be employed at WU.

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