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Professor for Strategic Leadership and Digital Transformation

Confidential company · Potsdam · Posted May 20, 2026

Public summary

A university in Germany is seeking a Professor to contribute to high-quality teaching, impactful research, and program development in Strategic Leadership, Digital Leadership, and Organizational Change. The role includes teaching Bachelor and Master level courses, curriculum design, collaboration with industry and research partners, academic administration, and advancing research in Digital Transformation Strategy and related fields. The position requires an outstanding doctorate or strong publication record, teaching experience, professional experience outside academia, proficiency in English, and a strong digital and strategic management background.

Location and work setup

Location
Potsdam
Remote status
On-site
German requirement signal
No German Required Detected
Detected job language
English

Responsibilities

Lead and teach modules in Strategic Leadership and Digital Transformation at bachelor and master levels; develop and update curriculum integrating agile leadership and digital business strategies; engage in examinations and student supervision; collaborate with industry and research partners; participate in accreditation and academic administration; develop personal and institutional research profiles; publish high-quality research; support outreach and student recruitment activities.

Qualifications

Completed university degree in Strategic Management, Business Administration, Leadership Studies, or related field; outstanding doctorate and/or strong record of peer-reviewed publications; minimum three years professional experience including two years outside academia; proven university-level teaching competence with positive student evaluations; fluency in English; experience in research project leadership and third-party funding acquisition; knowledge of digital ecosystems and business model innovation; experience with curriculum development and accreditation processes preferred.

Skills

Strategic Leadership Digital Transformation Change Management Curriculum Development Research Academic Teaching Blended Learning Online Learning Project Management Digital Ecosystems Business Model Innovation Leadership Psychology Corporate Resilience Accreditation Processes