Assistant Professorship (tenure track) in Business Process Management and Organizational Design

Assistant Professorship (tenure track) in Business Process Management and Organizational Design

School of Management

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Assistant Professorship (tenure track) in Business Process Management and Organizational Design

The University of St.Gallen and its School of Management are inviting applications for an Assistant Professorship (tenure track) in the field of Business Information Systems, especially Business Process Management and Organizational Design. The triple accredited (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA) university offers a stimulating and well-equipped research environment with a large network ranging from start-ups and SMEs to large corporations for engaging in field studies.

We are seeking an excellent early-career scholar with a clear research focus on business information systems, especially Business Process Management and Organizational Design. We are looking for a colleague who complements and enriches our areas of expertise and shows broad methodological competencies within the field of Information Systems. Experience in Design Science Research would be beneficial.

According to our claim “From insight to impact” the future colleague should convey scientific knowledge with societal relevance to students at all levels including executive education and make it available to private and public organizations. In addition, generating external funding is an important part of the position. 

We seek candidates per 1 February 2027 or by mutual agreement. The appointment is for 6 years, with an intermediate evaluation after 3 years. Based on a tenure track process, successful candidates can be promoted to a tenured Associate Professor position. To be considered for this position, applicants should have a doctoral degree in management, computer science or a closely related field and an excellent track record in research, teaching and funds acquisition. 

The University of St.Gallen is committed to promoting equal opportunities and an inclusive working culture. We explicitly encourage women and members of underrepresented groups to apply. We offer dual-career and welcome services for newly appointed faculty (and their families).

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr Reinhard Jung, Chairman of the Appointment Committee (facultyposition@unisg.ch). 

The application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, teaching evaluations and a teaching and research statement (each 1 page). Candidates should submit their application in electronic form to the President of the University of St.Gallen, Prof. Dr Manuel Ammann, online via www.unisg.ch/professorships at the latest by 14 June 2026. Research talks are expected to take place on 7 September 2026.

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