The Department of Business and Economics at TU Dortmund University is offering the following position (starting at the earliest possible date):
Professorship (W1) Entrepreneurship and Digitalization
Our profile
Comprising 17 departments in the natural and engineering sciences as well as the humanities and social sciences, TU Dortmund University is a dynamic university with a strong profile in research, teaching, promotion of young scientists and transfer.
Profile of the professorship
You represent the field of Entrepreneurship in research, preferably with expertise relating to one or more of the areas Digitalization, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Business Models, Digital Innovation, or Digital Competencies, and further develop your research with (inter-)national visibility. In doing so, you participate in research networks and cooperations within and outside TU Dortmund University and the University Alliance Ruhr. You are willing to acquire third-party funds, are committed to promoting early career researchers and participate appropriately in the teaching activities of the department.
The appointment is initially for a period of three years as a temporary civil servant. In the course of the third year, this status will be reviewed and may be extended for a further three years depending on performance. The teaching load is four hours per week in each of the first three years. In the case of a positive review, it will increase to five hours per week in each of the last three years.
Your qualifications
You have obtained a doctorate with above-average success and already demonstrate initial experience in the dissemination of your research in the field of the professorship through international publications and/or submissions at an advanced review stage in recognized peer-reviewed venues. In addition, you have experience in conducting relevant empirical research projects. Experience in obtaining third-party funding is desirable. Additionally, you will have the potential for teaching excellence. Social and leadership skills and the willingness to participate in academic self-administration will complete your profile. Moreover, the recruitment requirements in Section 36 of the North Rhine-Westphalia Higher Education Act (Gesetz über die Hochschulen des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen, HG) apply.
Attractive environment
We offer an excellent academic environment and attractive cooperation opportunities with renowned international, national, and regional partners. The metropolitan Ruhr Area with the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr) guarantees short distances to a diversity of partners from science and industry. With our Dual Career Service, we support your partner in finding professional opportunities in the region, if desired. We will be happy to provide information about housing and living in Dortmund and help you find childcare options. If you are coming to us from abroad, our Welcome Service will support you upon your arrival in Germany.
Diversity welcome
A central goal of TU Dortmund University is to promote diversity and equal opportunities. We strive to significantly increase the percentage of women in research and teaching and therefore welcome applications from female academics. We give preference to severely disabled applicants if their qualifications meet the requirements. We support the compatibility of family and career and promote gender equality in academia and research.
Your application
lf you are interested in the position, please submit your application by
19.08.2026 via our application portal.
Details on the application process and the preparation of application documents can be found here:
https://berufung.tu-dortmund.de/en/application
Questions will be answered by the Dean of the Department of Business and Economics,
Professor Dr. Christiane Pott, tel: +49 231/755-5914 or
[email protected].
Further information about the Department of Business and Economics can be found at
https://wiwi.tu-dortmund.de/en/.
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