The Institute of Information Systems at the University of Liechtenstein is pleased to announce the following vacancy:
Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Business Process Management (BPM)
The Institute of Information Systems at the University of Liechtenstein is pleased to announce the following vacancy:
Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Business Process Management (BPM)
The open position is located at the Hilti Chair of BPM held by Professor Jan vom Brocke. Both research and teaching at the Hilti Chair focus on the design and application of information systems, with a particular emphasis on BPM as a means to understand, analyze, design, evaluate, and improve socio-technical work systems.
We are looking for individuals with a Ph.D. in Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or from closely related disciplines, a proven track record of research at international standards, and teaching experience.
You are expected to develop and drive relevant research agendas, to publish in international top journals, to collaborate in international academic networks, to actively contribute to the acquisition of funding for research projects, to collaborate with industry partners, and to teach IS and BPM courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. You are highly motivated, you have experience in the rigorous application of theories and empirical research methods, and you want to contribute to shaping the future directions of our BPM group.
The University of Liechtenstein is young, rooted in its home region, and active around the globe. In the fields of Architecture and Planning, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, and Information Systems, it is an internationally renowned centre of research and higher education and serves as a think tank in the border region of Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Austria, and Germany.
Being one of the smallest countries worldwide, the Principality of Liechtenstein is beautifully located in the Alpine Rhine Valley right in the heart of Europe. It has a highly developed economy, a strong export industry, a high-performance financial services sector, and a wide range of small and medium-sized enterprises. As a modern business location, Liechtenstein stands for innovation, development, and stability. The Alpine Rhine Valley and the surrounding regions afford ideal conditions for countless summer and winter sports and host a lively cultural and social scene.
The assistant professor vacancy is a position with an initial appointment for 3 years and the possibility for extension for another 2 years. Successful candidates are provided the opportunity to qualify for associate and full professorship, subject to further evaluation and selection processes. Knowledge of German language is not essential, but candidates are expected to learn German from the outset of enrollment. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from women, disabled people, and ethnic minority
groups.
For further information please contact:
Prof. Dr. Jan vom Brocke,
Hilti Chair of Business Process Management,
Institute of Information Systems,
Candidates who are interested to apply for this position are requested to send their cover letter, curriculum vitae, and lists of publications and teaching experience before June 30th, 2011 to:
University of Liechtenstein,
Mag. Christoph Jenny,
Head, Administrative Department for Human Resources,
Fuerst-Franz-Josef-Strasse,
9490 Vaduz,
Principality of Liechtenstein