Assistant Professorship in Business Information Sys-tems, especially Management of Generative & Agentic AI (75%, non-tenure track)

Universität St.Gallen

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Assistant Professorship in Business Information Systems, especially Management of Generative & Agentic AI (75%, nontenure track))

The University of St.Gallen and its School of Management are inviting applications for an Assistant Professorship (nontenure track) in the field of Business Information Systems, especially Management of Generative & Agentic AI / Business Administration. The triple accredited (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA) university offers a stimulating and well-equipped research environment with a large network ranging from start-ups and SMEs to large corporations for engaging in field studies.

We are seeking an excellent early-career scholar with a clear research focus at the intersection of management practices and AI technologies. The thematic focus of this position lies in the field of business information systems, especially management of Generative & Agentic AI within organizations. We are looking for a colleague who complements and enriches our areas of expertise and methodological competencies within the field of Information Systems.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate expertise in these areas and be capable of developing innovative, practice-oriented, and interdisciplinary research and teaching on how AI transforms business models, decision-making, and organizational processes.

To be considered for this position, applicants should have completed (or be close to completing) a doctoral degree (PhD) in Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline. We expect the successful candidate to demonstrate strong potential for publishing in leading international journals (e.g., FT 50, VHB A+/A), influential books, or top-tier conferences, and to have established close links with relevant research and executive communities. The candidate should conduct internationally recognized research with a clear pipeline of high-quality publications and show methodological breadth across quantitative, qualitative, or design-oriented approaches – ideally including experimental research (lab, field, and online) and/or innovative computational or interdisciplinary methods.

The position requires teaching at all levels (Bachelor, Master, and ideally Executive Education), preferably in German and English, and the ability to design innovative and digital learning formats that bridge management and technology. Experience in Executive Education as well as in acquiring thirdparty funding (e.g., SNF, Innosuisse, industry cooperation) is a strong advantage.

The new professor will be invited to become part of a dynamic team at the Institute of Information Systems and Digital Business (IWI-HSG), which focuses on research in areas such as digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and AI management, with the goal of generating impact in both the scientific community and practice.

According to our claim “From insight to impact”, the future colleague should convey scientific knowledge to students and have a significant impact on both theory and practice. If the successful candidate has no prior knowledge of German, he or she will be expected to acquire a passive knowledge of the language within two years.

The University of St.Gallen is committed to promoting equal opportunities and an inclusive working culture. We explicitly encourage women and members of underrepresented groups to apply. We offer dual-career and welcome services for newly appointed faculty (and their families).

We seek to fill the position as of 1 August 2026 or by mutual agreement. The appointment is for six years (3+3), with an intermediate evaluation after three years.

For further information, please contact Professor Dr. Björn Ambos, Dean of the School of Management and Chairman of the Appointment Committee (facultyposition@unisg.ch).

The application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, list of publications, identification of two publications or working papers that best represent your current research and contact information for two professional references that we may contact if shortlisted for the position. If the completion of the PhD is upcoming, candidates should provide a timeline (date of defence, receipt of certificate).

Candidates should submit their application to the President of the University of St.Gallen, Professor Dr. Manuel Ammann, online via www.unisg.ch/professorships at the latest by 15 December 2025. Research talks are expected to take place on 23 February 2026.