The Department of Business Administration announces one position as Professor in Business Administration with specialization in Organisation studies.
Tasks
The professor is expected to strengthen the Department of Business Administration’s research in organisation studies. The Organisation group at the Department of Business Administration is a dynamic and stimulating research environment. The group is particularly known for its work in interpretive and critical management research with significant influence and visibility in the international research community. The group has an exceptionally strong historical background in applying and developing critical perspectives on management, organisation, and work, as well as on broader economic and societal trends. The research is characterised by interests in organisational phenomena such as leadership, identity, branding, change, creativity, craft, trust, night work, numbers, and knowledge work. Research within the group is reflected in education at all levels, but particularly in the Master’s program “Managing People, Knowledge and Change” and the PhD programme. The researchers in the organisation group have an extensive international network of collaboration. The dynamism of the research environment is also reflected in the fact that the group regularly hosts visiting researchers at all levels, from PhD students to professors. The professor is also expected to strengthen interdisciplinary research within the Department.
The professor will act as a research leader, manage research projects, initiate and support applications for external funding, in particular of his/her own research time and of PhD positions, develop seminar activities and attract national and international researchers to the research environment in the organisation group and to the Department of Business Administration.
The professor is expected to contribute to the teaching of the organisation group at all levels, from undergraduate to PhD level. The professor is also expected to contribute to the development of the department's network of research contacts both nationally and internationally, to supervise doctoral students and mentor early career researchers, and to engage with the surrounding community, locally and the wider society.
The division of duties for professors at the Department of Business Administration is 50 % teaching in undergraduate and graduate education and 50 % research and training and supervision of PhD students. This includes related day-to-day administration and taking an active part in the Department’s collegium of professors.
The School of Economics uses academic portfolios to document and present merits. It is important that applicants carefully read and follow the instructions under “Application” below.
Eligibility and qualifications
Eligibility for appointment as a professor is based on demonstrated academic as well as teaching ability. To be appointed professor, a minimum of five weeks’ higher education teaching training or equivalent knowledge acquired by other means is required.
Requirements for the position are:
- A doctorate in organisation studies, management, or equivalent research competence relevant to the subject area and the duties of the position.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, network and engage externally as the department places particular emphasis on a positive working environment and the professor is expected to actively participate in the department's activities.
- Successful experience in attracting external research funding.
Particularly desirable qualifications are:
- Proven ability to initiate, coordinate, and lead externally funded research projects involving national and international collaborations.
- Proven ability to establish national and international contacts with researchers and research groups.
- Proven research experience – in addition to that in organisation studies – in at least one other sub-discipline of business administration.
Knowledge of Swedish is an advantage. Applicants are expected to be able to teach in Swedish within two years from the starting date.
The professor will serve as a research leader within the organisation group and, together with other professors, within the department. The professor will be expected to manage the existing research of the organisation group and expand it into new areas, program funding applications, development of teaching programs, and mentoring of early career researchers. This requires a pronounced respect for all employees at the Department, drive, and the ability to enthuse and share knowledge.
Assessment criteria
The assessment criteria for appointment as a professor shall be the degree of competence required for eligibility for appointment. Teaching and research skills are given equal weight in the assessment.
Very good national and international standing as a researcher:
- An internationally competitive publication record that demonstrates both breadth and depth.
- Publications in highly ranked international journals (AJG 4, 4*, Norwegian list level 2).
- Proven expertise in planning, initiating, managing, and developing research.
- Proven ability to obtain research grants on a competitive basis.
- Proven experience in supervising master’s and doctoral studies.
- Broad international network and active participation in the national and international research community, as reflected by documented experience as an expert, editor, referee, or project leader, through membership of formal networks and through various positions of trust.
Very good teaching skills:
- Proven ability to conduct, develop, and manage teaching and other educational activities at different levels and using different teaching methods.
- Experience in the educational activities described above and a reflective approach to the applicant’s own teaching role.
- Proven ability to supervise doctoral students towards a doctoral degree.
Proven experience in public engagement and other outreach activities:
- Proven experience in leading, coordinating, and developing research activities and collaborating with others.
- Experience in working with the wider community and in scientific communication.
Good ability to otherwise manage and develop activities.
For more detailed information on assessment criteria, please read the “General requirements profile and assessment criteria for appointments as professor, visiting professor and adjunct professor at Lund University School of Economics and Management” on the website https://lusem.lu.se/about/work-at-lusem/apply-for-an-academic-position.
Application
The position is applied for online. Click on the “Apply for position” button in the advertisement.
The application must be written in English.
The School of Economics and Management uses academic merit portfolios for documenting and presenting qualifications. Please create your application in three separate pdf files according to the “Instructions to applicants for employment as professor or senior lecturer at LUSEM” on the website https://lusem.lu.se/about/work-at-lusem/apply-for-an-academic-position.
To ensure a fair assessment, it is important that applicants follow the application instructions.
The University applies an individual salary system. Please feel free to indicate your salary expectations in your application.
Conditions
Full-time permanent position.
Employment as a professor is governed by the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 4, and by Lund University Appointment Rules.
About us
As a teacher and researcher at the Department of Business Administration, you are involved in creating a leading academic environment for research and education on the economics of companies and administrations. The department has developed over more than fifty years and is now one of the largest in the country. Our researchers, faculty, and students develop knowledge in accounting, entrepreneurship, financial management, marketing, organisation studies, research policy, and strategy on a daily basis.
The workplace is located in our offices at Holger Crafoord Ekonomicentrum in Lund. There are good bus connections from Malmö and Lund Central station. You can walk from Lund C in 25 minutes.
Lund University is a government agency, which means that you receive special benefits, generous holidays, and a favorable occupational pension. Well-being allowance and paid well-being hours are a matter of course.
Read more on the University’s website about being employed by us: https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/work-lund-university.
