Professor of Business Communication with a focus on Persuasive Language and Communication in Society

WU is currently inviting applications for the position of a full professor of Business Communication with a focus on Persuasive Language and Communication in Society at the Department of Business Communication. Candidates are expected to have established an international reputation as a researcher in their field. Depending on the candidate’s academic credentials, the employment contract can be concluded either as a permanent employment contract or as a fixed-term employment contract with the option of a permanent extension.

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International cooperation is very important to WU, and we encourage and support both faculty and student mobility. WU is also very aware of its role as a responsible university, ensures barrier-free accessibility, provides a family-friendly workplace, and is committed to the principles of equitable opportunities and sustainability. 

Please submit your application via WU’s online recruiting tool by August 31, 2025. 

WU is committed to diversity and inclusion, and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. In case of equal qualification, female candidates will be given preference. Applicants with disabilities will be supported during each stage of the recruitment process. Candidates’ qualifications will be assessed in the context of their academic age. 

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Further details on the call for applications, including a detailed qualification profile, can be found online by clicking the above Apply button.

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