Assistant Professor of Start-Up Management

GGS - German Graduate School of Management and Law

The German Graduate School of Management and Law (GGS) is an innovative, state-recognized university located in Heilbronn. Rooted in one of Germany’s strongest economic regions, we strive for a leading position among German business schools. As part of our growth strategy, the following professorship is to be filled by 01 September 2014 (or as agreed): Assistant Professor of Start-Up Management

As an assistant professor at GGS you should be internationally active in the field of Start-up Management, in particular with an interdisciplinary and applied perspective on the success factors involved in founding new businesses. We expect a commitment to pursuing research at the highest level as well as enthusiasm for excellent teaching of high potentials, managers, and entrepreneurs in our part-time master’s degree programs for working professionals and in GGS Executive Education. In addition, we seek enthusiasm for guiding students and doctoral candidates through initiation and launch of start-up ventures and for the establishment of a GGS Start-up Center.

A successful candidate will demonstrate a strong interest in long-term study of start-up initiatives and start-up teams, dynamic competencies within start-up and growth processes, and relationships between start-up initiatives and their stakeholders. The Heilbronn-Franken region offers an ideal context with its numerous successful innovative enterprises.

We expect candidates to have an excellent doctoral thesis, articles in leading national and international journals, both peer-reviewed scholarly publications and journals of research and practice, as well as a successful track record teaching in the core area of the professorship, including the ability to instruct in English. Work experience, preferably in the start-up context, enhances your qualifications.

GGS educates responsible leaders who serve their companies and society by creating Lasting value. As a research-intensive university, we generate new knowledge that adheres to international research standards und also has a direct impact on business practice. Our primary focus is on providing MBA, LL.M. and MSc degree programs. A wide range of executive education and lifelong learning rounds out our spectrum. We offer a work environment with a motivated team, modern infrastructure, freedom to pursue your own research program, and an attractive salary.

www.ggs.de/professors

Further InformationProf. Dr. Tomás Bayón,
Academic Dean
Tel.: +49 7131 645636-31,
E-Mail: tomas.bayon@ggs.de

ApplicationPlease send your detailed application in electronic form by 31 May 2014 to the President of the German Graduate School of Management and Law gGmbH, Prof. Dr. Dirk Zupancic, professors2014@ggs.de via the Apply button below.

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