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At ESMT Berlin, we believe in the power of innovative research and teaching to shape the future of business and society. As a leading international business school, we are committed to fostering a dynamic and diverse academic community that drives impactful research and cultivates the next generation of global leaders. 

We are currently seeking passionate individuals to join our esteemed faculty and research teams. Whether you are an experienced scholar or a rising star in your field, we invite you to explore our open faculty and research positions and become part of our vibrant academic ecosystem. 

Open positions

  • Lecturer Position in Strategy

    ESMT Berlin invites applications for a lecturer position (part-time or full-time) in the area of Strategy. 

    In this faculty position, you would focus on teaching opportunities in executive education and MBA programs for participants with job experience (our Executive MBA and part-time MBA). Part of the role would also be supervising independent-study assignments including Masters theses and MBA final projects. 

    You should hold a PhD in Management or a related field, awarded by a reputable international business school, and should demonstrate evidence of excellence in (executive) teaching including experience in online format, development of innovative (experiential) formats as well as in applied research. 

    To apply, you should send us a cover letter describing your expertise in the field, a teaching statement outlining your teaching philosophy and experience, and evidence of your teaching performance. Additionally, you should send us an up-to-date detailed CV, including the names and contact information of two academic references. Please send your application and supporting documents via email to:

    Professor Per Olsson, PhD | Dean of Faculty and Research

    ESMT Berlin | Schlossplatz 1 | 10178 Berlin | Germany

    via e-mail to: faculty.recruitment@esmt.org

    We especially encourage applications from female candidates.

    The position will remain open until it is filled, but early applications are encouraged. The start date is fall 2024, with some flexibility. 

    ESMT Berlin is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic intellectual community. 

  • Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Marketing

    ESMT Berlin invites applications for a tenure-track position in Marketing at all professorial ranks. Applicants from all research areas of Marketing are encouraged to apply. Junior candidates are expected to complete the requirements for a PhD in the relevant field(s) by July 1, 2024. Successful senior candidates must be highly accomplished, well-published, and highly respected in their field. Junior candidates will be judged on potential, supported by the materials submitted with the job application. The candidate hired for this position will be expected to continue conducting and publishing original research of exceptionally high quality, to effectively teach students in our degree programs and to participate in and contribute to the academic environment. Senior candidates are encouraged to teach in the PhD and executive education programs.  

    ESMT Berlin is a leading global business school with its campus in the heart of Berlin. Located at the heart of Berlin in Germany, focusing on leadership, innovation, and analytics, both its faculty and student body are diverse and international. ESMT’s mission is to create and impart new knowledge to advance business and society. 

    Please send application materials, including a cover letter describing present and future research and teaching plans, copies of selected recent publications, and an up-to-date detailed résumé with the names and contacts of three academic references to: 

    Professor Per Olsson, PhD | Dean of Faculty and Research 

    ESMT Berlin | Schlossplatz 1 | 10178 Berlin | Germany 

    via e-mail to: faculty.recruitment@esmt.org  

    We especially encourage applications from female candidates. 

    The position will remain open until it is filled, but early applications are encouraged. 

    ESMT Berlin offers compensation packages that are competitive at international levels. Research support and teaching activities are also comparable to leading global business schools. Advice and support for dual careers and transition for partner/family is provided. Overall, ESMT offers excellent working conditions in the international, multicultural, and dynamic capital city of Berlin.  

    ESMT Berlin is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic intellectual community.  

  • Assistant Professor of Accounting

    ESMT Berlin invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of accounting. Applicants should hold a PhD in Accounting or Finance or a related field. Candidates should demonstrate the potential for research excellence, including publications in top general and field journals, as well as the potential for teaching excellence. The position offers teaching opportunities in Master’s, MBA, PhD, and executive education programs. 

    ESMT Berlin is a leading global business school with its campus in the heart of Berlin. Located at the heart of Berlin in Germany, focusing on leadership, innovation, and analytics, both its faculty and student body are diverse and international. ESMT’s mission is to create and impart new knowledge to advance business and society.  

    Please send application materials, including a cover letter describing present and future research and teaching plans, copies of selected recent publications, and an up-to-date detailed résumé with the names and contacts of three academic references to: 

    Professor Per Olsson, PhD | Dean of Faculty and Research 

    ESMT Berlin | Schlossplatz 1 | 10178 Berlin | Germany 

    via e-mail to: faculty.recruitment@esmt.org  

    We especially encourage applications from female candidates. 

    The position will remain open until it is filled, but early applications are encouraged. The start date is fall 2024, with some flexibility.  

    ESMT Berlin offers compensation packages that are competitive at international levels. Research support and teaching activities are also comparable to leading global business schools. Advice and support for dual careers and transition for partner/family is provided. Overall, ESMT offers excellent working conditions in the international, multicultural, and dynamic capital city of Berlin.  

    ESMT Berlin is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic intellectual community.  

  • Team Global Professorship for Disruptive Innovation

    ESMT Berlin has an opening at the rank of Full Professor at the interface of technology and innovation. This professorship will reinforce ESMT’s leadership in studying technology and innovation, especially addressing questions such as “How did disruptive technologies contribute to the great achievements of civilization (hunger, health, lifespan, education, globalization, prosperity) and may continue to do so while addressing great challenges (environmental and potential existential threats like bioweapons or AI)? What can governments, business leaders and societies learn from past patterns and how will these patterns unfold and evolve in the near future and across generations?” Candidates should have a keen interest in these questions and new technological developments as well as the ability to study these developments in a rigorous way and the desire to derive implications for businesses, policymakers, and other stakeholders. Requirements for this position include outstanding research accomplishments published in the top journals, commitment to excellence in teaching, and international experience.

    Founded in 2002 by 25 leading global companies, ESMT offers master’s, MBA, and PhD programs, as well as executive education across its campus in Berlin, various locations around the world, online, and in an online blended format.

    Please send application materials, including a cover letter describing present and future research and teaching plans, copies of selected recent publications, and an up‐to‐date detailed résumé with the names and contacts of three academic references to:
    Professor Per Olsson, PhD | Dean of Faculty and Research
    ESMT Berlin | Schlossplatz 1 | 10178 Berlin | Germany
    via e‐mail to: faculty.recruitment@esmt.org 


    We especially encourage applications from female candidates.

    Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. We aim to finalize the first review round by December 2024.

    ESMT Berlin offers compensation packages that are competitive at international levels. Research support and teaching activities are also comparable to leading global business schools. Advice and support for dual careers and transition for partner/family is provided. Overall, ESMT offers excellent working conditions in the international, multicultural, and dynamic capital city of Berlin.

    ESMT Berlin is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic
    intellectual community.

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