Junior professor (m/f/x)
salary group W1, for the subject area "International Marketing, International Human Resource Management and Intercultural Management"
main tasks
The future holder of this position will be expected to support international teaching, primarily in English, within the bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes of the Faculty of Applied Economics (AWW) / School of Management. Extensive international management experience (preferably gained outside Europe) in the fields of marketing, sales, and human resource management is required. In addition, we expect the ability to design learning environments that prepare students for employment in a global, intercultural context. Particular emphasis is placed on intercultural training, team building, global leadership, and international negotiation. Furthermore, the ability and willingness to conduct courses in German is also required.
We also expect a readiness to contribute to academic self-governance and to the further development of the Faculty of Applied Economics.
your profile
We are looking for a committed, team-oriented, and practice-experienced candidate with an international outlook and several years of generalist experience, who brings diverse expertise in international marketing, human resource management, and intercultural management.
We are seeking a business professional with a multicultural and entrepreneurial mindset who conveys deliver business administration content to students in a practical and lively manner and is particularly adept at illustrating the interrelations between different business functions in an engaging way. Additionally, the ideal candidate should address the challenges and opportunities of globalisation, further develop these in collaboration with partners in the industry and translate them effectively into teaching.
General requirements
Appointment to the W1 junior professorship is limited to a maximum of six years and will be made either as a fixed-term public service appointment or under an employment contract. Within the framework of the W1 junior professorship on the doctoral track, candidates must demonstrate a particular aptitude for academic research, which is generally evidenced by the quality of their doctoral degree.
The standard teaching requirement for full-time junior professors (W1) at universities of applied sciences is 6 to 9 teaching units per week during the semester.
The position is suitable for severely disabled persons. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if they essentially have equal qualifications, expertise and professional performance.
Deggendorf Institute of Technology is aiming to increase the proportion of women among its scientific staff. For further information valid across Bavaria visit www.werdeprofessorin.de.
All those below the age of 52 can be appointed as public servants.
For candidates holding foreign university degrees it is mandatory to submit a certificate evaluation from the Central Office for Foreign Education (Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen, ZAB) in the course of the recruitment procedure for final evaluation of the recruitment requirements (https://zab.kmk.org/de/zeugnisbewertung).
our benefits
Relocation Support
Welcome event for all new employees. Exclusive access to DIT Career Service’s partner & family support programme, including personal assistance for relocation and job opportunities.
On-Site Facilities
Unlimited use of libraries and learning facilities. Free on site staff parking. Subsidised pre-school childcare centre at the main campus in Deggendorf. Budget friendly options in campus cafes and canteens.
Perks & Conditions
40 hour week + 30 days annual leave + 13 public holidays. Regulated state wages with regular rise. Amazing corporate benefits. Company pension scheme. Elected staff council represent employees’ interests.
Flexibility & Freedom
Flexible working hours. Freedom to work partially from home. Opportunity to apply for short term work in other EU universities via Erasmus mobility programme.
Health & Sport
Sport, excercise and nutrition promotion: free university sports clubs, limited staff excercise during working hours, annual opportunity to earn the German Sports Badge, low calorie, vegan and vegetarian options in campus canteens.
Family Friendliness
Family leave policies include maternity, paternity and adoption leave. Maternity protection is 6 weeks before to 8 weeks after the birth. Each parent is entitled to 3 years parental leave which can be taken alternately or simultaneously.
Structured Doctorate
You benefit from a proactive and supportive approach to various aspects of the doctoral project. The successfully completed courseswill strengthen your professional and social skills.
Expertise from 3 universities
If you decide to do a doctorate at DIT, the Doctoral Centre gives you access to three universities with excellent practical research and research-strong supervisors from various fields.
life and work at dit
Your work environment
The DIT is not only the most research-intensive and most international University of Applied Sciences in Bavaria, it is also the fastest growing. The basis are eight faculties for business, engineering, health and computer science, which focus on practical and future-oriented teaching and applied research at the highest level. A wide range of support services, such as a regular onboarding event, guarantee you a smooth start to your new job. You will also benefit from good transport links, nearby city and nature, with leisure activities to suit every taste. The progress and steady growth of our university would be unthinkable without a diverse community - let yourself be inspired by the dynamic and young spirit of our university family.
Focus on research
The Deggendorf Institute of Technology is one of the most dynamic and ambitious Universities of Applied Sciences in Southern Germany renowned for excellence in research. R&D projects are always rooted in real-life cases, as research staff collaborate with regional and international companies from the private sector to develop innovative solutions for immediate application, mainly funded by national government and EU grants.
For example, between January and April 2023, 27 applications for research funds were approved by the local government, supplying our professors and scientists with the financial backing to work on R&D projects. To further support these projects, professors are granted teaching-free semesters to focus on research work.
Our own facilities provide an ideal environment for applied research and teaching: 3 teaching campuses in Deggendorf, Cham and Pfarrkirchen plus 13 innovation and technology campuses equipped with the best facilities to specialise in a particular field (as depicted) are dotted in a network around the region. Research projects are generally categorised into four main areas: Digitalisation, Sustainability, Intelligent Mobility and Health Sciences.
Your application
If you are interested in a position at the Deggenorf Institute of Technology, we look forward to receiving your application with the usual documents (CV, certificates, proof of professional background and the relevant subject-related references) via the "Apply now" button. Our HRM team will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the application process. You are also welcome to network with us via LinkedIn!
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