Offering a high-performing, large and truly interdisciplinary social science environment, the Department of Social Sciences and Business (ISE) at Roskilde University (RUC), invites applications for a position as associate professor in Business Studies in the field of management, leadership and/or organization. The position is available from August 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.
The organizational context of today is complex and in constant flux creating challenges and dilemmas for how leaders and managers behave and interact. Our department looks to develop its research and teaching in the field of management, leadership and/or organization and particularly welcomes applicants with innovative takes on research for instance in:
- Management in changing contexts (e.g. introduction of AI, remote working, corporate social responsibility, etc.)
- Leadership in and of new organizational forms (e.g. sustainable and/or regenerative/circular organizations, platform organizations, diverse organizations, etc.)
- International business and management/organization
- Entrepreneurship, innovation and organizational change
The list is not to be considered exclusive.
We are especially interested in applicants who thrive in an interdisciplinary research and education environment and are eager to contribute to the development of our business programmes at BA, MA, and PhD levels as well as lifelong learning.
ISE conducts excellent, interdisciplinary, and collaborative research based on anthropology, business studies, development studies, economics, legal studies, political science, and sociology. We offer an innovative and interdisciplinary university environment characterized by academic and methodological diversity in research and education. Our faculty put a strong emphasis on research methodologies and are dedicated to gaining insights into businesses and society in diverse contexts of change and global engagement. We produce research at the highest international level that feeds into our educational programmes, while simultaneously leveraging our research to impact social, economic, and political change. Research in the department is organized in research groups. The selected candidate is expected to join one of the three research groups within the Business and Management Section. Read more about the department here.
Responsibilities and tasks
Your daily work will consist primarily of research, research-based teaching at BA and MA level in our Business Studies programmes and at our doctoral school, research dissemination, and administrative tasks.
As associate professor we expect you to maintain a steady rate of high-level research publications. We expect further that you attract research grants and other types of external funding; manage research projects; provide supervision of PhD students and guidance to post docs and assistant professors; participate actively in one or two research group(s) and constantly strife to improve the research culture and academic citizenship at the department; partake in the development of our teaching activities; and take part in various administrative tasks requested by the department.
The position as associate professor entails a short (5 hrs) obligatory introduction to the educational model of the University of Roskilde called Problem-oriented project learning (PPL).
The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate for the announced associate professorship is expected to
- demonstrate evidence of a steady rate of publications, a progression in publications over time, as well as current research activity in the form of recent publications at high international level,
- accomplish research and engage in research cooperation meeting high international standards,
- enhance the international recognition of the research of the department,
- engage in external fundraising to increase funds for the department,
- play a role in executing and developing the educational programmes of the department,
- contribute to the administrative responsibilities of the department,
- participate in the department’s communication with the broader public,
- take responsibility for the long-term well-being of the department and Roskilde University at large
- actively contribute to the research environment by a visible and physical presence at the department, and
- promote Roskilde University’s academic reputation.
Read more about faculty expectations here.
Qualifications
To qualify for the position, the candidate matches most the following characteristics:
- International research profile within the academic field of business studies as it relates to management, leadership and/or organizations
- Documented research production at an international level, including publications in the field’s internationally recognized journals/publishing houses
- Higher education teaching experience within topics of business studies
- Interest in project-based teaching and teaching in an interdisciplinary environment.
- Document pedagogical qualifications, good teaching evaluations, and the ability to innovate within the educational field.
Ability to teach in Danish is an asset and successful candidates who do not speak Danish (or possibly Swedish or Norwegian) will be requested to acquire the necessary skills in Danish within the first two years of service, to ensure that they can participate satisfactorily in teaching activities as well as in academic and administrative activities at the university. At the time of appointment, successful candidates must master English for academic purposes. Potential applicants from outside Denmark will find information about life in Denmark (taxation, healthcare etc.) here.
Assessment
In the assessment consideration will be given to:
- Research topic
- Scientific production at an international level
- Research potential
- Experience in teaching and education
- Other academic experience e.g. from organizing research conferences or seminars
- Ability to contribute to development of the department’s internal and external cooperation
Questions
For further information about the position, please contact Dean of Social Sciences and Business Morten Frederiksen (+45) 4674 3608) / mfred@ruc.dk or Vice Dean for Education Bodil Damgaard (+45) 4674 2251 / bodam@ruc.dk
Terms of employment
The employment is full time, and you will refer to the Dean of Social Sciences and Business.
The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.
Application procedure
After the deadline for applications the Dean will shortlist applicants for assessment with assistance from the recruitment committee including the chairperson of the assessment committee.
Shortly after the application deadline all applicants will be notified whether or not their application has been selected for assessment.
The shortlisted applicants will be informed about the composition of the assessment committee, and each applicant will be given the opportunity to comment on the composition of the committee and - later on - their assessment.
Once the recruitment process is completed, all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.
Application
To apply for the position go to www.ruc.dk/en/job/
Only applications in English are accepted.
Applications must include:
1. Cover letter
2. CV
3. Documentation of education
4. Teaching portfolio (read more about teaching portfolio at Roskilde University here)
5. A complete list of publications
6. A maximum of 5 relevant scientific works that you want included in the assessment
If any of the publications that you want included in the assessment are the result of a joint effort, the extent and the nature of your contribution to each individual work must then be clarified in a co-author statement (find template here)
Please submit your application no later than March 30, 2025.
Material received after this date will not be taken into consideration.
Roskilde University wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Roskilde Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Roskilde Universitet, Universitetsvej, 4000 Roskilde
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 30-03-2025;
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