Zeppelin University (ZU) in Friedrichshafen, Germany, at the Lake Constance is a state-approved privately endowed university with various BA, MA, and PhD programs in the fields of economics, culture and politics. The university is dedicated to interdisciplinarity, internationality, and individuality in both, research and teaching.
Zeppelin University invites applications for the position of a
Chair of Finance (Full Professor)
within the Department of Business Administration and Economics. The position is available to be filled at the earliest possible opportunity.
We are seeking to appoint a scholar who represents the field of finance in both research and teaching across its full breadth.
The successful candidate will have an excellent track record of research, demonstrated through publications in international peer-reviewed journals. He or she has a strong research agenda in finance and shows a keen interest in interdisciplinary research and teaching. Additionally, the appointee is expected to actively develop an international network and pursue external research funding.
Zeppelin University is committed to internationally visible and sustainable research and has established research clusters in arts production and cultural policy in transformation, computational social science, and governance of global cooperation networks. Contributions to one of these clusters are highly valued.
We expect the candidate to possess excellent teaching skills and a strong dedication to instruction, including the ability to conduct project-based courses in small group settings. The successful applicant should also be willing and able to teach courses in English and contribute to university self-government.
Pursuant to Article 47 of the State Higher Education Act (Landeshochschulgesetz), eligible candidates must hold a relevant Master’s degree (or equivalent), a doctoral degree, and demonstrate a distinguished record of post-doctoral research and teaching. This is typically evidenced by the successful completion of a Habilitation, a junior professorship, or equivalent research and teaching achievements.
Zeppelin University is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants with disabilities will be given preferential consideration. The university is committed to supporting the compatibility of family and professional life and actively promotes gender equality in academia. Qualified women are expressly encouraged to apply.
Applicants are requested to submit a single PDF file containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, relevant certificates, a list of publications (including works under review), a record of courses taught, student evaluations, and details of research funding acquired. In addition, applicants should include a brief statement outlining their research profile, teaching philosophy, and their three most significant publications.
Please send your complete application via the application management system softgarden by April 19, 2026 (application link)
CONTACT
Zeppelin Universität gGmbH | Am Seemooser Horn 20 | D-88045 Friedrichshafen
For additional information please contact: Prof. Dr. Christian Opitz, christian.opitz@zu.de and please copy ingrid.blersch@zu.de.
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