Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior (f/m/d) – Tenure Track

WHU invites applications for the position of

Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior (f/m/d) – Tenure Track

located at WHU Campus Düsseldorf, starting January 1, 2026 or later.

Academic Environment 

WHU has more than 60 faculty members in the fields of management, finance and accounting, economics, entrepreneurship and innovation, marketing and sales, and supply chain management. Research at WHU adheres to three research principles: quality, internationality, as well as practical and academic relevance. WHU faculty consistently publish their research in the most prestigious journals. The position is based in the Management Group: https://www.whu.edu/en/faculty-research/management-group/.

Job Description 

• Performing excellent research in the field of Organizational Behavior with an emphasis on Leadership and/or Business Psychology and publishing in leading research journals
• Conducting teaching across the various WHU degree programs in English, including the Business Psychology Bachelor programs, for example, in courses such as Introduction to Psychology, Social Psychology, Human Resource Management, etc. and willingness to teach in Executive Education programs
• Mentoring final theses (Bachelor, Master, MBA) and doctoral students
• Performing services to the academic community

Job Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent academic qualification in Work and Organizational Psychology or Management or a closely related discipline with an emphasis on Leadership and/or Business Psychology
• Outstanding research record as evidenced by publications in leading academic journals, presentations at excellent conferences, or a promising research pipeline
• Strong passion for teaching, reflected in a commitment to fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment
• Outstanding English communication skills
• International experience is advantageous

What we offer

WHU offers a competitive salary as well as an attractive package consisting of a research budget and a mentoring program for Assistant Professors. The appointment is for six years. The teaching load is typically 72 academic hours per academic year, subject to adjustment based on WHU needs. WHU offers the opportunity for tenure-track if the WHU requirements for a tenure-track are met (e.g., excellence in research). Moreover, our modern campuses provide faculty with a high-quality research and teaching infrastructure. WHU is an equal opportunity employer and thus welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds. We believe in the benefits of diversity and therefore foster an international, inclusive, and inspiring working environment. We also offer opportunities for personal development, including language courses as well as integration assistance for new faculty members. 

Application Process

Please send your application, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, job market paper, full publication list, teaching evaluations, and names of up to three references via Interfolio following this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/167064 .

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Opportunities for informal conversations may be available at the Academy of Management (AOM) Annual Meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark, taking place from 25–29 July 2025.

For informal inquiries about the position, please do not hesitate to contact Professor Pisitta Vongswasdi (pisitta.vongswasdi@whu.edu) .

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Diana Stasch (diana.stasch@whu.edu). 

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management

Campus Vallendar, Burgplatz 2, D-56179 Vallendar

Campus Düsseldorf, Erkrather Str. 224a, D-40233 Düsseldorf

www.whu.edu

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