You want to understand how things are connected and make a fundamental impact? We offer an environment where you can realize your full potential. At one of Europe’s largest and most modern business and economics universities. On a campus where quality of work is also quality of life. We are looking for support at the
Institute for Strategic Management
Fulltime, 40 hours/week
Starting November 01, 2023, and ending after 6 years
A qualification agreement can be concluded after a contract duration of two years (§ 27 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement). Pursuant to WU’s Personnel Development Plan, this position can only be fixed-term for up to six years. Once all objectives agreed upon in the qualification agreement have been fulfilled, the employment relationship can be made permanent. Employees who have successfully completed a qualification agreement are classified as associate professors. From an organizational regulation perspective they belong to the group of professors. Three years after successful completion of the qualification agreement, they are entitled to apply for promotion to full professor according to the By-Laws of WU § 43a.
Research and teaching at the Institute for Strategic Management focuses on how incumbents build a sustainable competitive advantage in the face of fundamental uncertainty and radical technological change.
The tenure track position’s focus is on “Digital Strategy”. Specifically, the position should explore
(1) how incumbents strategically use digital technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence, platforms, smart manufacturing technologies) to create and capture value with digital and digitally enhanced products as part of alliances and ecosystems;
(2) how incumbents transform themselves and their environments in the face of disruptive digital rivals and emerging technologies; and
(3) how digital tools change structures and processes of incumbents, in particular related to strategy-making and strategy implementation.
Curious? Visit our website and find out more at
www.wu.ac.at/benefits The minimum monthly gross salary amounts to €4.351,90 (14 times per year) - the actual annual gross salary is subject to negotiation. This salary may be adjusted based on equivalent prior work experience. In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive social benefits.
Do you want to join the WU team? Then please submit your application by October 18, 2023 (ID 1872).
We are looking forward to hearing from you!