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Professor for Sustainable Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Confidential company · Berlin · Potsdam · Posted Jun 18, 2026

Public summary

A university in Germany is seeking a Professor to contribute to academic excellence and strategic development through teaching, research, and academic community engagement. The position focuses on Sustainable Operations, Green Logistics, and Supply Chain Analytics, integrating circular economy and decarbonization into the curriculum. Responsibilities include teaching Bachelor and Master programmes, curriculum development, industry collaboration, research publication, and academic administration. The role requires a relevant doctorate, university-level teaching experience, professional experience outside academia, proficiency in English, and a strong research profile.

Location and work setup

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

Responsibilities

Teach and manage modules in Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Green Logistics, Global Operations Strategy, Supply Chain Analytics, and circular economy methodologies at Bachelor and Master levels. Develop and update teaching materials, participate in programme development and quality assurance, supervise students, collaborate with industry and research partners, engage in academic administration and committee work, contribute to accreditation processes, develop and publish research, and support outreach activities including student recruitment.

Qualifications

Completed university degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Engineering, Operations Research, Business Administration with an operations focus, or Sustainability Management. Outstanding doctorate and/or strong record of high-impact, peer-reviewed publications. At least three years of professional experience post-Master's, including two years outside academia. Proven university teaching experience with excellent student evaluations. Fluency in English for teaching and research. Experience with sustainable logistics software tools, curriculum development, accreditation processes, project leadership, and third-party funding acquisition.

Skills

Sustainable Supply Chain Management Green Logistics Supply Chain Analytics Circular Economy Decarbonization Strategies Smart Logistics Technologies Curriculum Development Research Publication Project Leadership Teaching Blended Learning Online Learning Student Supervision Academic Administration Third-Party Funding Acquisition