Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Job title:
Associate Professor in Business Development and Managerial Economics – DTU Engineering Technology
Company:
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Job description
Job Description:The Department of Engineering Technology at DTU invites applications for a full-time faculty position as Associate Professor within the research area Business Development and Managerial Economics.We seek a new colleague passionate about sustainable business development.If you are enthusiastic about advancing research and education at the intersection of new technologies and sustainable business, you will thrive in our Business Development Section.Responsibilities and qualifications
Research within the Section for Business Development is focused on business development, finance, innovation strategy, business model innovation, managerial economics, and managerial accounting. The section is currently building up research capacity with the ambition to host an international environment for research and teaching within the broad area of business development. Research in the section is generally cross-disciplinary bridging various aspects of management and engineering to provide new insights into economic aspects of technology implementation.Faculty members have backgrounds in management, economics, sociology, political science, and engineering. The section emphasizes a solid though pluralistic approach to research methodology including both quantitative and quantitative empirical methods. Core research areas of the Section include topics such as economic aspects of implementing new green technologies, green finance, new market creation, green business model innovation, social and environmental sustainability, how to embed management perspectives into engineering educational programs, etc.The Section focuses on addressing the challenges and opportunities in business development faced by firms in evolving conditions, emphasizing sustainability and digital transformation. We collaborate with a diverse range of organizations, including large enterprises and SMEs, across both the public and private sector. These collaborations provide insight into the challenges faced by practitioners when implementing new technologies and the particular emphasis on SMEs provides unique insights into their dynamic environments.Our Department and Section prioritize research and teaching that are closely aligned with practical applications. Candidates with practical experience through prior occupations outside of academia are welcome. Skills in both quantitative and qualitative empirical research are valuable, as is the ability to connect with the Department’s technically focused research areas and industry participants. The Section for Business Development provides teaching and supervision across undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs in economics, business administration, leadership, sustainability, and digitalization.Responsibilities
- Advancing the Department’s research agenda on business economic aspects of technology implementation and strengthening its international position
- Developing courses and teaching, teaching, and supervising at Beng, MSc, and continuing education
- Actively participating in departmental and section activities, such as meetings, seminars, and conferences
- Initiating, attracting funding for, and coordinating research projects
To meet the position’s requirements, the applicant is expected to be regularly present and actively involved in teaching and research activities within the Section and Department.Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. or equivalent qualification
- Proficiency in English, both written and spoken
- Demonstrated teaching expertise in the areas relevant to the Section
- Pedagogical qualifications and competencies in educational innovation including course development and instruction across different audiences
- A collaborative spirit and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary work
Candidates should have a keen interest in collaborating with Section and Departmental colleagues in research and teaching to foster a vibrant academic culture.You must be responsible for the teaching of courses. DTU employs two working languages: Danish and English. You are expected to be fluent in at least one of these languages, and in time are expected to master both.As formal qualification you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) as well as academic qualifications equivalent to those obtained by holding an assistant professorship and documented didactic/pedagogic training.You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria:
- Experience and quality of teaching
- Research experience
- Research vision and potential
- International impact and experience
- Societal impact
- Innovativeness, including commercialization and collaboration with industry
- Leadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary skills
- Communication skills
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.Starting date is 1 December 2024 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.You can read more about career paths at DTU .Further information
Further information may be obtained from Kristina Vaarst Andersen, tel.: +45 9351 1785.You can read more about the Department at .If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at .Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 11 August 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
- Application (cover letter)
- Vision for teaching and research
- CV including employment history, list of publications indicating scientific highlights, H-index and ORCID (see
) including documentation of teaching experience * Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)You can learn more about the recruitment process .Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.The research area of the Department is Technology Implementation, integrating both technical and social science disciplines. We develop tools and methods for successful technology implementation and state-of-the-art engineering and executive education. Our activities are organized into research sections focusing on engineering education, research, and technology implementation across various engineering fields, covering technical, organizational, and business aspects. This structure promotes cross-disciplinary exchange of research ideas and fosters a strong intellectual environment.Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
Expected salary
Location
Ballerup, Hovedstaden
Job date
Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:59:47 GMT
To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (vacanciesineu.com) you saw this job posting.