Professor of Strategy, Innovation, and Marketing

# Professor Positions in Strategy, Innovation, and Marketing **Department of Management, Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University** The Department of Management at Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University, invites applications for full-time, permanent professor positions within all areas of Strategy, Innovation, and Marketing. These positions start on September 1, 2026, or as soon as possible subject to mutual agreement. ## About the Role We seek exceptional candidates to strengthen our focus on Strategy, Innovation, and Marketing, including Marketing, Retail Management, Consumer Behaviour, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Value Chain Management, and Strategy. The successful candidates will spearhead the department's profile in these research and teaching areas and strengthen connections with other departments at Aarhus University. **Key Responsibilities:** - Contribute significantly to the department's research and teaching environment - Promote the overall research strategy of the school - Teach and supervise students across Bachelor's, Master's and PhD levels - Conduct individual and group-based research of the highest international standard - Drive development of new courses and study programmes - Support young talents and PhD students - Participate in and support knowledge exchange efforts to society ## Qualifications We are seeking candidates with a strong academic background as associate professor or equivalent who can demonstrate significant contributions to field development. **Required Qualifications:** - Documented qualifications through published contributions of international standard - Excellent publication record within the specified fields - Demonstrated ability to develop and teach courses in Strategy, Innovation, and Marketing **Preferred Qualifications:** - Management skills and strong teaching qualifications - Proven research leadership and administrative experience - Experience attracting external funding and leading international research projects - Industry cooperation experience - Commitment to quality teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels - Experience in talent development and PhD program enhancement *Note: Non-Danish applicants are expected to learn Danish within the first few years of employment. Permanent employment requires completion of faculty supervision and online learning courses within two years.* ## About the Department The Department of Management is part of Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University – a top 100 university with triple-crown AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditations. Our international research and teaching environment employs approximately 160 Danish and international researchers, academic staff, and PhD students. We excel in business management across strategy, innovation, marketing, organization, digitalization, and accounting. Our faculty undertakes interdisciplinary research drawing on broad social science approaches and methodologies. Our teaching activities integrate the latest research findings, providing students with state-of-the-art knowledge for their future careers. The department is international, with English as the working and teaching language for the majority of courses. ## Application Requirements **Mandatory Documentation:** - Application letter - Curriculum Vitae (including any research leave periods) - Education credentials (master's, PhD, and higher doctoral degrees) - List of publications with clearly marked enclosed publications - Up to 10 publications with co-author statements if applicable - Teaching portfolio ## Terms and Evaluation Appointments are made in accordance with Danish university academic staff regulations. The assessment committee evaluates applications based solely on materials received before the deadline. Aarhus University fosters an inclusive culture where all individuals can thrive and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets and welcome all qualified applicants. Ensuring gender balance is a high priority at the Department of Management. **Application Deadline: March 3, 2026** All applications must be submitted online through Aarhus University's recruitment system.