Professor/in and Head of the Innovation and Transformation Management Center

Zurich University of Applied Sciences

The ZHAW School of Management and Law invites applications for a Professorship in Innovation and Transformation Management. The position involves the role as Head of the Innovation and Transformation Management Center (Fachstelle), contributing to the positioning of the Institute as a thought leader in the academic and business community.

School: School of Management and Law

Starting date: March 2026 (or by mutual agreement)

Professor:in and Head of the Innovation and Transformation Management Center 100%
Winterthur

Your role

As a Professor, you will

• Lead research activities that generate impact for both academia and industry
• Develop a pipeline of competitive grants with funding institutions (e.g., Swiss National Science Foundation, Innosuisse, EU, and/or industry partners)
• Teach in the Bachelor, Master, or executive programs

As Head of the Center, you will

• Oversee financial and operational management of the Center
• Lead the development of the Center, focusing on themes including digital innovation and transformation, AI-driven innovation, business model and process innovation, organizational renewal, intrapreneurship and eco-systems
• Support staff recruitment, retention, and development
• Contribute to the wider vision and goals of the Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship by serving as a thought leader in innovation across academic and professional networks

Your profile

• PhD in Business, Economoics, or a related field
• Established visibility in the field evidenced through publications in high-quality academic journals
• Evidence of competitive research grants and industry funding
• Track record of high quality teaching support and successful curriculum development
• Practical experience gained outside academia
• Fluency in German and English, both spoken and written
• Leadership experience at a higher education institution or in an industry context is an advantage

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our online platform by February 1, 2026.
ZHAW School of Management and Law is committed to increase diversity and explicitly encourage female and/or diverse candidates to apply for this position.

Do you have any other questions?

For more information regarding the vacancy, please contact Prof. Dr. Petra Moog, Head of Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, e-mail: moog@zhaw.ch.

Are you interested?

If you would like to apply, please use the online platform to send us your portfolio, Attn. Xenia Binner, at xenia.binner@zhaw.ch.

For further information on ZHAW or our Institute, go to: www.zhaw.ch/jobs

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