Full Professorship in the area of Leadership (f/m/d)

WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management is the leading private business school in Germany and is continuously ranked among the top business schools in Europe. On WHU’s two campuses in Vallendar (near Koblenz) and Düsseldorf, faculty, students, and staff enjoy working in a stimulating international environment. The organizational culture combines an entrepreneurial attitude and international orientation with a strong sense of community and diversity and a high commitment to excellence. WHU invites applications for a

Full Professorship in the area of Leadership (f/m/d)

located at WHU Campus Düsseldorf, starting September 1, 2026, or by mutual agreement.

Academic Environment
WHU has more than 60 faculty members in the fields of management, finance and accounting, economics, entrepreneurship and innovation, marketing and sales, and supply chain management. Research at WHU adheres to three research principles: quality, internationality, as well as practical and academic relevance. WHU faculty consistently publish their research in the most prestigious journals. The position is based in the Management Group: https://www.whu.edu/en/faculty-research/management-group/.

Job Description
The successful candidate will lead an innovative research agenda and contribute to teaching in WHU’s graduate and Executive Education programs. Their research should advance knowledge in leadership, business psychology or broader OB/HRM topics (e.g., teams, culture, motivation, talent development, employee functioning) in the context of technological and societal transformation. In addition, the candidate is expected to collaborate actively with WHU’s Center for Responsible Leadership. We are searching for an advanced scholar who is prepared to assume academic functions (e.g., area/service roles, program directorship, curriculum initiatives).

Job Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent academic qualification in Organizational Psychology, Management, or a closely related discipline, with a strong emphasis on the area of Leadership.
• Proven record of scholarly excellence, demonstrated by publications in leading academic journals and, ideally, by the acquisition of competitive external research funding.
• Experience in executive education, including the ability to design, deliver, and further develop programs in collaboration with a broad range of corporate and organizational partners, as well as a clear commitment to contributing to WHU’s executive education portfolio.
• Outstanding communication skills in English; proficiency in additional languages is an asset.
• Close collaboration with the corporate sector to build up and advance Executive Education programs at WHU is regarded as a key requirement.

What we offer
WHU offers a competitive salary as well as an attractive package consisting of a research budget and administrative assistance. The teaching load is typically 192 academic hours per academic year, subject to adjustment based on WHU needs. Moreover, our modern campuses provide faculty with a high-quality research and teaching infrastructure. WHU is an equal opportunity employer and thus welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds. We believe in the benefits of diversity and therefore foster an international, inclusive, and inspiring working environment. We also offer opportunities for personal development, including language courses as well as integration assistance for new faculty members.

Application Process
Please send your application, including a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, teaching evaluations, and three statements on (i) research, (ii) teaching, and (iii) executive education activities, via Interfolio following this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/177865

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For informal inquiries about the position, please do not hesitate to contact Professor Burcin Yurtoglu (burcin.yurtoglu@whu.edu).

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Diana Stasch (diana.stasch@whu.edu).

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