The aim of the Technical University of Munich(TUM) School of Management is to make the TUM Campus Heilbronn a leading center for research and teaching on family-owned firms and the management of digital transformation. Moreover, the school offers a dynamic scientific setting providing scholars with an exceptional environment to educate responsible talents and pursue relevant research at the intersection of management and engineering.

Responsibilities 

The responsibilities include research and teaching as well as the promotion of early-career scientists. TUM seeks to appoint experts in the research area of finance or accounting. Within this area a focus on aspects of digitization,family-owned firms or entrepreneurship would be an asset. The teaching load includes courses in the university’s bachelor’s and master’s programs. The successful candidates will participate in establishing the Center for Family Business or the Center for Digital Transformation as well as new study programs at the new TUM Campus Heilbronn.

Qualifications

TUM is looking for candidates with advanced scientific experience, proven by achievements in research and teaching at the highest international standards, according to the relevant career level. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualification as well as pedagogical aptitude, including the ability to teach in English, are also prerequisites. Substantial research experience abroad is expected. In addition, TUM also expects full commitment to undertaking interdisciplinary research on digitization. The ability to attract, set up and lead collaborative research projects, to attract third-party funding, as well as to develop a strategic vision for a Center for Family Business and a Center for Digital Transformation is mandatory.

TUM Offer 

Based on best international standards and transparent performance criteria, TUM offers a merit-based academic career option for tenure-track faculty from Assistant Professor through a permanent position as Associate Professor, and on to Full Professor. TUM provides excellent working conditions in a lively scientific community, embedded in the vibrant research environment of the Greater Munich Area as well as of the Bildungs campus Heilbronn; close interaction with family firms in the region is possible. Likewise, the TUM Munich Dual Career Office (MDCO) provides tailored career consulting to the partners of newly appointed professors. Moreover, MDCO also provides assistance with relocation and integration of new professors, their partners, and accompanying family members.

Eligibility

TUM is an equal opportunity employer. As such, TUM explicitly encourages applications from women. Applications from disabled persons with essentially the same qualifications will be given preference.