Assistant Professor of Finance

As one of Germany’s top private business schools, WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management is consistently ranked among Europe’s finest. Since its inception in 1984, we have driven excellence and entrepreneurial thinking, producing innovative research that steers progress for all areas of society and industry. At both the Vallendar and Düsseldorf campuses, we empower leaders to become responsible changemakers, guided by integrity, diversity, and strengthened by a deep sense of togetherness.

WHU invites applications for the position of

Assistant Professor of Finance (f/m/d)
– Tenure Track

at WHU Campus Vallendar, starting March 1, 2027 or later.

Academic Environment

WHU has more than 50 faculty members in the fields of economics, entrepreneurship and innovation, finance and accounting, management, marketing and sales, and supply chain management. Research at WHU adheres to three research principles: quality, internationality, as well as practical and academic relevance. WHU faculty consistently publish their research in the most prestigious journals. The position is based in the Finance & Accounting Group and will be associated with the newly established Center of Excellence for Entrepreneurial Families.

Job Description

• Performing research in the fields of household finance, investments and/or sustainable finance and publishing in leading research journals
• Contributing to research activities of the newly established Center of Excellence for Entrepreneurial Families, which focuses on the fields of research mentioned above
• Conducting teaching across the various WHU degree programs (in English)
• Mentoring theses (Bachelor, Master, MBA)
• Performing services to the academic community

Job Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent academic qualification in finance or a closely related discipline
• Outstanding research record as evidenced by publications in leading academic journals, presentations at excellent conferences, and/or a promising research pipeline
• Teaching experience (especially in English)
• Outstanding English communication skills
• International experience is advantageous

What we offer

• An attractive package that includes a competitive salary and research budget
• A six-year appointment with the opportunity to obtain tenure, if the WHU requirements for tenure are met (e.g., excellence in research)
• Modern campuses with a high-quality infrastructure for research and teaching
• A dedicated mentoring program for assistant professors
• Opportunities for professional and personal development, including language courses
• Integration support for new faculty members

WHU is an equal opportunity employer and thus welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds. We believe in the benefits of diversity and therefore foster an international, inclusive, and inspiring working environment.

Application Process

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please send your application, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, job market paper, full publication list, teaching evaluations, and names of up to three references via Interfolio following this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/193482

For informal inquiries about the position, please do not hesitate to contact Professor Nic Schaub (nic.schaub@whu.edu).

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Diana Stasch (diana.stasch@whu.edu).

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
Campus Vallendar, Burgplatz 2, D-56179 Vallendar
www.whu.edu