Professorship for Digital Leadership, Culture & Ethics (m/f/d)

Your mission

(Ref: People & Organization)

The Position at XU:

At XU, we are not producing employees – we create explorers. We are seeking a scholar-practitioner to address the human dimension of digital transformation. You will teach future leaders how to navigate culture, ethics, and organizational change in a tech-driven world. Within our applied, interactive AI-core learning framework, you will focus on human-centric sustainable leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

You will assume duties in teaching, research, and academic self-administration in accordance with § 42 and § 43 BbgHG.

• Teaching & Student Supervision: Teaching modules in the study program in classroom, blended, and online formats. This includes module responsibility, examination acceptance, and student supervision.

• Program Development: Active participation in the further development of study programs, quality assurance, and accreditation procedures. This involves the conception, creation, and adaptation of teaching and learning materials.

• Research & Transfer: Development of a distinct personal research profile and publication of results. You will initiate, expand, and maintain cooperation with partners in industry and research.

• Administration: Active participation in academic administration, committee work, and student recruitment events.

Teaching Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for teaching modules such as:

• Leadership Skills

• Philosophy, Ethics & Human Centricity

• Wisdom, Cultural Perception & Leadership

• Future of Work

• Scrum & Agile Project Management

• Business & Professional Skills

Your profile

Your Profile & Research Focus:

While a broad understanding of the field is expected, we seek a candidate who can deepen at least one of the following core areas:

• Digital Leadership: Leading in agile, hybrid, and remote environments.

• Digital Ethics: Value-based leadership, philosophy of technology, and corporate responsibility.

• Culture & New Work: Ecosystem and Organizational development, future of work, and competence shifts.

• Change Management: Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum) as a cultural practice.

Requirements (§ 43 BbgHG):

• Completed university degree and a PhD (magna cum laude or equivalent) in social sciences, psychology, or management.

• Pedagogical aptitude for teaching in English.

• Minimum of 3 years professional experience, of which at least 2 years were spent outside the university sector.

• Relevant practical experience in HR, organizational development, consulting, or management (Software development experience is not required).

• Experience in acquiring third-party funding is considered an asset.

Why us?

What We Offer:

• Start Date: Ideally Summer Semester 2026.

• A permanent employment contract (part-time min. 50% or full-time).

• A versatile, innovative, and international work environment in cooperation with renowned partner universities.

• Lean hierarchies in a dynamic, entrepreneurial university environment.

• Responsibility, creative freedom, and the opportunity for personal and professional development.

Join XU:

Help us shape the digital future. We offer a creative, interdisciplinary environment, the freedom to develop new curricula, and strong industry networks.

Apply Now:

Please address your application to our President, Filipe de Castro Soeiro, and submit it via email including your CV, publication list, and proof of professional practice.