The University of Mannheim is a higher education institution with a distinct profile in economics and social sciences and an outstanding reputation in research and teaching. It is in these two fields that the university has repeatedly been ranked as one of the top research universities in Europe for years. The Business School is particularly renowned as one of the best in Europe. Located in one of Europe’s largest baroque palaces, it stands for first-class research and teaching, promotes diversity and international collaboration and benefits from a high-profile network of business partners.
To strengthen the Finance Area at the Business School we wish to fill a position of a W1 Assistant Professor of Finance (without tenure track). The position is located within the Finance Area of the Business School.
Responsibilities
- Internationally recognized cutting-edge research in the field of finance
- Openness to interdisciplinary research and willingness to regularly participate in the research seminar of the Finance Area
- Teaching English-language courses in the field of finance at all levels (B. Sc., M. Sc., PhD).
- Dedicated collaboration in university self-administration, closeness to students and enjoyment of teaching
Requirements
- University degree
- Doctorate in finance or related areas
- Pedagogical aptitude
- The ability to develop research projects which, due to their high quality, can be published in leading finance journals
- International experience, internationally visible research and the ability to teach in English
- Experience in acquiring competitive third-party funding is an advantage
What We Offer
Established with a commitment to exceptional research, the Business School at the University of Mannheim trains responsible future leaders. The outstanding quality of the school is regularly confirmed by top rankings and triple crown accreditations, ensuring a commitment to continuously excellent and innovative research and teaching.
- This is why you will find a unique, challenging research community with outstanding working conditions. Interdisciplinary research collaboration is enabled through cooperation with other disciplines and renowned research institutions.
- Together with the Mannheim Business School gGmbH and the school, you will create an outstanding center for lifelong learning in order to offer methodical and analytical degree programs at all academic levels – from the bachelor’s to the doctoral program, including MBA and executive education programs.
- Our excellent reputation guarantees that we teach students of outstanding quality.
- You will be working in an international teaching and learning environment. Exclusive practical insights will ensure the relevance of research and teaching activities. Our professors publish research results in cooperation with companies and organizations, are active members of political advisory committees and engage with both national and international media outlets.
- You will experience an environment that champions diversity and social inclusion and places great importance on equal opportunities and equality. Therefore, the school particularly encourages qualified female academics to apply.
Contact the University of Mannheim
If you have any subject-specific questions about the open professorship, please contact Prof. Dr. Alexandra Niessen-Ruenzi (niessen@uni-mannheim.de). Please submit your application including the relevant documents e.g. your curriculum vitae, certificates, list of publications, lectures and events, current teaching evaluations, two letters of recommendation by 31.12.2025, preferably as a PDF file either via e-mail to recruiting.finance@uni-mannheim.de or by mail to: Universität Mannheim, Fakultät für Betriebswirtschaftslehre, Dekan Joachim Lutz, L 5, 5 in 68131 Mannheim.
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