Pforzheim University is a highly regarded institution in the South of Germany, which consists of three faculties: design, engineering and business. Its success is founded upon its interdisciplinary and international emphasis in both teaching and research, and its objective of preparing students both academically and personally for responsible positions in society.

For the extension of our Business Administration and Engineering Programs we seek as soon as possible (March or October 2010) a

PROFESSOR m/F (W2)

For

Business Administration and Technical Sales

Your tasks are to impart approaches and procedures to future managers in sales, distribution and service of technical products in engineering/business fields. In particular our extension program aims to address the challenges facing national and international technological leaders. In our three different study programs you will teach technology oriented business management and detailed knowledge of sales, distribution and service of technical products. It is expected that the lectures will be held in English. (Code: JU92261)

Applicants must have a background in engineering. Theoretical and practical experience of technical sales in an internationally operating technology corporation is an advantage. For further information, please contact Professor Dr. Udo Wupperfeld, mail to udo.wupperfeld@hs-pforzheim.de.

The formal requirements for applicants are a University degree and a Ph.D. or a comparable scientific qualification. A minimum of five years of postgraduate experience is required, of which a minimum of three years must have been gained outside the University. The successful applicant will initially be offered a tenured position on probation, which will automatically be changed to a tenured position when the conditions stipulated by the regional government (Baden-Württemberg) have been fulfilled. Details can be obtained at www.hs-pforzheim.de. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to increase the proportion of women at the institute. Handicapped applicants will be preferred in the event of equal qualifications.

Please send applications by no later than December 11, 2009 to the Rector of Pforzheim University, Tiefenbronner Strasse 65, 75175 Pforzheim/Germany.