Assistant Professor in Information Systems, specifically Communications and Collaboration Management Application deadline 2009-08-15
Applications are invited for an Assistant Professorship position in Information Systems with a specialization in communications and collaboration management. The successful applicant would be based in the Department of IS of the Muenster School of Business and Economics. Communications and collaboration management studies the impact of communication systems or infrastructures, such as unified or real-time communication or CSCW, in an (inter-)organizational context. Research might focus on emerging practices of communication or collaboration in groups or in social networks.
Assistant Professor (in German: Juniorprofessur W1) is a post that offers an opportunity to qualify for full professorship in the German university system. The appointment is initially for three years with an option of an extension for another three years after successful evaluation.
The teaching load is an equivalent of 4 hours/ per week for the first three years and 5 hours/ per week thereafter. The supervision of PhD candidates is welcomed. The post provides the opportunity to build a research programme. Experience in funded research is valued.
Applicants should have a PhD degree information systems or in management or economics with a specialization in information systems. Further, knowledge is expected in
* organization and management theory,
* social science,
* qualitative research methods.
Applicants should be fluent in English, German language skills are beneficial but not a prerequisite. They should have good collaborative skills and be willing to work in interdisciplinary teams. Further, good communication skills in writing and in presentations are required.
The application shall be written in English and include the following items:
* Description of the applicant’s research and pedagogical qualifications, as well as other qualifications;
* Curriculum Vitae (CV);
* Complete list of publications;
* A plan for future work within the area of the announced position, both scientific and educational, if appointed.
The University Muenster is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to raising the ratio of women scientists in senior positions. Consequently, we actively encourage applications from suitably-qualified women who will be treated preferentially. The same applies to suitable
applicants with disabilities.
Applications shall be sent no later then August 15th electronically to:
dekan@wiwi.uni-muenster.de or
to: Prof. Dr. Stefan Klein
Dean Muenster School of Business and Economics Universitaetsstr. 14-16
D-48143 Muenster
Inquiries about the post should sent to Prof. Stefan Klein, mailto:
stefan.klein@uni-muenster.de
Further details about the Münster School of Business and Economics and the
Department of IS can be found at:
http://www1.wiwi.uni-muenster.de/fakultaet/?sprache=eng (school)
http://www1.wiwi.uni-muenster.de/fakultaet/organisation/wirtschaftsinformati
k/ (department) http://www.wi.uni-muenster.de/WI/orga/klein.cfm?status=#status# (research group)
