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Position Opening at Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration

  • 1.  Position Opening at Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration

    Posted 01-27-2006 05:59
    The Institute of International Marketing and Management (IMM) at the
    Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration is seeking to
    fill a position at the Assistant Professor level to teach undergraduate
    and graduate courses in International Marketing and Management.

    Minimum requirements: Candidates must possess an earned doctorate at the
    time of hire (though starting dates are flexible) be able to conduct
    scholarly research leading to publication in quality academic journals;
    and be willing to provide service to the institute and profession. Average
    teaching load for assistant professors is relatively low compared to
    international standards. All courses of the institute are taught in
    English.

    About the Institute: IMM faculty are active in research. Our colleagues
    have served on the editorial boards of the Journal of Marketing, Journal
    of International Business Studies, Journal of Business Research,
    Management International Review and IMR. Since 2000, our faculty has
    published in the Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of
    International Marketing, Journal of World Business, Management
    International Review, International Business Review and Research Policy,
    and many others.

    About the University: Established in 1898, and with over 20.000 students
    and 400 full time faculty, and 175 partner universities on all continents,
    Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration is one of the
    largest most comprehensive business schools in Europe, offering Bachelor,
    Masters, Executive Masters, and PhD programs in traditional and
    specialized areas. The University ranked in the Financial Times European
    top 50 and the FT Top 25 for Business Administration. Its joint Master in
    International Management (CEMS), was ranked third in Europe (FT), and
    number 2 in Europe for research output (Management International Review,
    2004).

    Vienna is the capital of Austria, and one of Europe’s prime cultural
    centers with a high concentration of dining and other attractions, as well
    as easy international access. Among others the City hosts various
    international organizations like the UN Atomic Energy Agency, UNIDO, and
    the OPEC. The housing and living cost in Vienna is one of the lowest of
    major European cities and is constantly ranked as one of the worlds most
    livable cities (Mercer Consulting). Vienna also has a significant presence
    of IT, financial services, pharmaceutical, and other industries and acts
    as the European Regional Headquarters for more than 200 major
    multinational firms, providing ample opportunities for interaction with
    businesses and doing research.

    Informal inquiries should be directed to Professor Björn Ambos. Tel.
    +447747080129, Email: Bjoern.Ambos@wu-wien.ac.at

    Applications should be sent to Vienna University of Economics and Business
    Administration, HR Department, Augasse 2-6, 1090 Vienna, Austria. Ref.:
    55795