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Prof. Dr Dirk Lehmkuhl
«A place where knowledge is created» – As a leading business university we set global standards for research and teaching by promoting integrative thought, responsible action and an entrepreneurial spirit of innovation in business and society.
The University of St.Gallen and its School of Economics and Political Science invite applications for two Associate or Full Professorship positions in the fields of international macroeconomics, international trade, development economics and political economy. Ideal candidates have a strong track record of internationally recognized research in leading general interest or field journals.
Successful candidates will be actively engaged in teaching in our Economics and International Affairs programmes. Therefore, excellent teaching skills are essential. We are looking for candidates with a commitment to academic leadership and citizenship. Candidates should possess formidable skills to actively contribute to public discourse and engage in outreach activities. Experience in the acquisition of third-party funding is a plus.
Our university is an inclusive institution that aims to foster diversity on campus. We specifically encourage women and applicants with backgrounds underrepresented among our current faculty to apply.
The University's administrative language is German. If the successful candidate has no prior knowledge of German, he or she will be expected to acquire a passive knowledge of the language within two years.
We seek to fill the positions per August 1st, 2025, or by mutual agreement. Interviews are thought to be conducted in person on October 4th or October 10th , 2024. For further information, please contact Professor Dr. Dirk Lehmkuhl, Chair of the Appointment Committee (facultyposition@unisg.ch).
The application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching and research statement, list of publications, identification of two publications that best represent your current research and contact information for two professional references that we may contact if shortlisted for the position. Candidates should submit their application to the President of the University of St.Gallen, Professor Dr. Manuel Ammann online via https://www.unisg.ch/professorships at the latest by August 21st, 2024.
