W3 Professorship in Human Resource Management & Organization

About the role

The Faculty of Economics and Management at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg seeks a W3 Professorship in Business Administration, specializing in Human Resource and Organization. The position combines high‑level research and teaching in human resource management, leadership, and organizational development.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct internationally visible research and publish in leading journals.
• Teach bachelor’s and master’s courses in German and English, covering core business administration and HR specialization.
• Supervise and support early‑career researchers and doctoral candidates.
• Secure third‑party research funding and engage in knowledge transfer with business and public sectors.
• Participate in academic self‑governance and interdisciplinary collaborations across the university.

Required profile

• Strong publication record in human resource management and organization.
• Experience teaching large courses with innovative methods.
• Proven ability to acquire external research funding.
• Fluent in both German and English.
• Commitment to good scientific practice, diversity‑sensitive communication, and leadership development.

Required skills

• HR Analytics

What we offer

• Individualized staff development and training opportunities.
• Welcome service, dual‑career counseling, and relocation support.
• Excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration within the faculty and university.