Assistant Professor Of Strategy & Innovation (Tenure Track)

Are you a business scholar with an interest in Strategy & Innovation? Then Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam would like to get to know you. Apply for the position of: Assistant Professor of Strategy & Innovation (Tenure Track).

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Arbeidsvoorwaarden

Standplaats:: De Boelelaan, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Dienstverband:: Tijdelijk contract / Tijdelijke opdracht
Uren per week:: 40 - 40 uur

Salarisindicatie:: € 3746 - € 5127 per maand
Opleidingsniveau:: Postdoctoraal

Functieomschrijving

As part of our growth ambitions, we seek a new colleague who is passionate about doing research at the highest level and deliver high-quality education on strategy and innovation. Demonstrated expertise in quantitative methods and panel data has a preference. Furthermore, an interest in broader topics such as the influence of digitalisation like AI on innovation, business model innovation and/or broader topics within Organization and Management Theory (e.g., paradox, logics, change, biases) are a plus.
The new hire will play a key role in strengthening our Strategy & Organization section and expanding its research and teaching programs. Furthermore, candidates for the position should be enthusiastic about creating a motivating learning environment especially for students in the Master specialization Strategy & Organization. Candidates also have an interest to participate in executive education, specifically in MBA programmes and inhouse company education. The position is embedded in a supportive international work environment that is characterized by a strong commitment towards research quality and productivity, teaching innovation, teamwork and executive education.

Your duties

Initiate and perform high-quality research in the field of innovation, culminating in top tier publications and grant acquisitions
Teach and design courses at the bachelor level (e.g., the SBE International Business Administration), master level (e.g., MSc Business Administration, specialization Strategy & Organization), and postgraduate level (e.g., full-time/part-time PhD programmes; executive education); supervise bachelor and master theses
Contribute to the management of the Department / School committees
Be committed to obtaining a university teaching qualification

Functie-eisen

Candidates are required to have a PhD in Business Administration/Management, or a related field in the social sciences (completed or with a fixed date for the defense) and should be fluent in English. Prior publication experience in top journals in the field of management and organization studies is a strong asset. Candidates without a completed PhD but who already have a proven research record are also encouraged to apply. So are current assistant professors with a few years of experience. They might complete the tenure track early.

Conditions

A challenging position in a socially involved organization. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €3,746 (scale 11) and a maximum €5,127 (scale 11), depending on your education and experience. The job profile (Universitair docent 2) is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for at least 1 FTE.

The initial employment contract will affect a period of 6 years, with the possibility of extension. The position involves research (40%) and teaching (60%). Candidates should be willing to acquire a basic qualification in teaching as demanded by Dutch universities (if they do not already have one). The position of Assistant Professor is a tenure track position with initial appointment for 2+4 years and possibility of tenure.

Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:

a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment
8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
solid pension scheme (ABP)
contribution to commuting expenses
optional model for designing a personalized benefits package

Additional information

Are you interested in this position? Send us an email with your curriculum vitae including your publications, a personal vision statement (+/- 1 page) about research and teaching, and cover letter by January 23, 2021. Vacancy questions
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, you may contact:

Name: Prof.dr.ir. Victor A. Gilsing
Position: Professor of Strategic Entrepreneurship & Innovation
E-mail: v.a.gilsing@vu.nl
Telephone: +31 20 598 6050

Relocation support
If you have any questions regarding moving to Amsterdam, and working at VU Amsterdam, you may contact:

Name: Wytske Siegersma
Position: Relocation Advisor
E-mail: relocations@vu.nl
Telephone: +31 20 598 5037
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