Temporary Replacement for a Professorship in Business Administration, Specifically Production Management and Logistics (W2) - Reference Number: WB-113V -
Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences | Application deadline: October 30, 2025
At the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, the Faculty of Business Administration and Engineering Management is seeking to fill a 0.5 FTE (20 hours/week) fixed-term position effective March 1, 2026, for the
to cover for a professorship in Business Administration, specifically Production Management and Logistics (W2)—Reference Number: WB-113V—
for the duration of the incumbent’s leave of absence, but no later than February 28, 2030.
The position holder specializes in “Business Administration, particularly Production Management and Logistics,” with a focus on the following areas:
- General business studies covering all stages of a company’s value chain,
- Digital technologies & application-oriented process and project management, AI applications in business processes,
- Operational and strategic production and logistics management, production planning and control, including associated software for simulation and implementation, lean management,
- Production Control / Industrial Management, Materials Management, and Supply Chain Management.
These topics must be covered in lectures, seminars, exercises, internships, and projects, as well as in continuing education programs. The candidate is expected to have the ability and willingness to familiarize themselves with and teach other fields related to their area of specialization. The teaching units must be guaranteed university-wide. Classes / courses may also be taught in English as needed. Furthermore, the ability and willingness to participate in interdisciplinary, practice-oriented, and internship-related teaching units are required.
If necessary, the candidate must be willing to teach classes / courses related to the field of specialization.
In addition, the candidate is expected to actively contribute to the internationalization of the university and the further development of the department, as well as to assume responsibilities in academic self-governance. Furthermore, commitment to applied research projects and to technology and knowledge transfer is expected.
The following knowledge and skills are required
- a successfully completed academic degree related to the aforementioned field,
- a demonstrated aptitude for academic research,
- experience in applied research and knowledge transfer,
- ideally, teaching experience at the university level or in continuing education.
- In filling this position, particular emphasis is placed on practical experience.
Please refer to the Law on Universities in the Free State of Saxony (Saxon Higher Education Act—SächsHSG) of May 31, 2023 (SächsGVBl. 2023 No. 12, p. 329).
We expect you to
- to independently carry out teaching, research, and development tasks in your field of specialization,
- collaboration on the HSZG’s key research areas and knowledge transfer projects,
- and the assumption of responsibilities related to academic self-governance.
We offer you
- an interesting and challenging work environment within a qualified, open-minded, and dedicated team,
- flexible and family-friendly working hours,
- opportunities for personal and professional development through targeted continuing education and training,
- attractive employee benefits (company pension plan, annual bonus, capital-forming benefits),
- a workplace Health Management program with initiatives to promote employee wellness, as well as
- the option to use a job ticket.
Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences strives for a balanced workforce and therefore welcomes applications from individuals of all genders. Individuals with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they have equivalent professional qualifications. Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences has set a goal of increasing the proportion of women in teaching and research and therefore expressly encourages women to submit applications.
Have we piqued your interest? If so, we look forward to receiving your comprehensive application (including a cover letter, resume, degrees and employment references, and a description of your previous research work), with the reference code WB-113V in the subject line, by October 30, 2025 ( date of receipt) via email to :
stellenangebote@hszg.de
(documents must be in PDF format only)
To help protect the environment, we kindly ask that you refrain from submitting applications by mail[1] (application materials cannot be returned). Please understand that any costs you incur during the selection process cannot be reimbursed. If you have any technical questions, please contact the Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration and Engineering Management, Prof. Dr. phil. Sebastian Zips (email: Dekan-W@hszg.de; phone: 03583/612-4681). Further information can be found at www.hszg.de.
[1] Mailing address: Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, Human Resources Administration & Law division, Theodor-Körner-Allee 16, 02763 Zittau
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