Professor of Marketing and Business Analytics
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At the Institute of Marketing at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Science, the University of Graz is seeking to appoint a
Professor of Marketing and Business Analytics
(40 hours per week; selection procedure in accordance with Section 98 of the Universities Act (UG); permanent employment according to the Austrian Law on Salaried Employment (AngG); expected starting date October 1st 2022)
The successful candidate for the advertised professorship will be responsible for the subject of marketing in research and teaching. Furthermore, the professorship will be expected to deal with questions of digitalisation and the application of marketing analytics in the context of market-oriented corporate management, as well as to provide a link between the Field of Excellence “Smart Regulation” and the BANDAS Center based at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences. The professorship – in coordination with the other Business Administration institutes, particularly the existing Institute of Marketing – will include teaching responsibilities principally for the bachelor’s and master’s programmes in Business Administration, complementing the present specialisations. In addition, the core research areas of the successful candidate should be compatible with the existing topics of the institute, both in terms of content and methodology.
Employment requirements:
- Austrian or equivalent foreign higher education degree corresponding with the position (doctorate/PhD)
- Habilitation or equivalent qualification in business administration
- Outstanding academic qualifications in research and teaching in the relevant discipline and for the profile of the professorship (commensurate with stage of academic career)
- Success in attracting subject-specific project grants, particularly where competitively awarded third-party funds are concerned
- Skills in higher education didactics and online teaching
- Skills in the supervision and guidance of early career researchers
- Professional experience abroad during academic career
- Management and leadership experience
- Gender mainstreaming skills
- Good knowledge of German and English
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, aiming for academic excellence and integrity in research and teaching. He/she will have demonstrated ability to collaborate constructively in a responsible manner and inspire colleagues and students in an interdisciplinary, internationally oriented context.
We offer a diverse, challenging, team-oriented working environment and a high degree of personal responsibility. Working hours are flexible and there are many options for further education and personal development.
Classification
Salary scheme of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff (Universitäten-KV): A1
Minimum salary
The minimum remuneration as stated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement is EUR 74.503,80 gross per year. Salary subject to negotiation.
Application deadline: October 3rd 2021
Reference number: BV/3/98 ex 2020/21
Planned dates of the applicant’s presentation: 14.03.2022 to 18.03.2022
The University of Graz is committed to increasing the proportion of female employees, especially in leadership roles. We therefore encourage qualified female colleagues in particular to apply for this position. In case of equal qualifications, women will receive priority consideration.
Please submit your application documents (in German or English) in accordance with the general application guidelines (which can be found at http://jobs.uni-graz.at/en/Berufungsverfahren) before the stated deadline. Your application documents should include the reference number of the position and be sent by email to:
For further information please contact Silke Fähnrich-Pusch at +43 (0) 316 / 380 – 7200.