Professorship (m/f/d) W2 International Business

Unlock your potential – join our team!

The Business School at Pforzheim University is expanding! We are looking for a committed and forward-thinking individual to fill a full-time Professorship (W2) in International Business (m/f/d) , starting in the winter semester 2026/27 or later , within the framework of a permanent employment contract.
Are you fluent in French and passionate about International Business, Entrepreneurship, or Intercultural Communication? Do you have a strong research profile and a desire to actively shape the academic and strategic future of Pforzheim University? Then we invite you to apply by October 6, 2025 and become part of a dynamic, internationally oriented academic environment where innovation meets impact.

Your role and impact

• Inspire and empower students in international business, entrepreneurship, intercultural communication and specialized topics related to the French-speaking world.
• Teach primarily at undergraduate level in French and English with the possibility to take over some classes at graduate level.
• Bring innovation to the classroom by deepening academic relations with our international partners.
• Contribute to the academic self-administration of the university.
• Make an impact through applied research and publications in specialist journals.

What we are looking for

• A PhD in business administration or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in international business, ideally in a French-speaking environment including at least three years in non-academic settings.
• Proficiency in French and English is required. While German language skills are not mandatory at the time of application, a willingness to learn German for everyday communication is essential to support your integration into both the university environment and the local community.
• Commitment to applied research in the field of your expertise, ideally demonstrated through recent relevant publications.
• A high level of didactic skills which have preferably already been applied in practice.