Department of Business at the Faculty of Law, Business, and Economics, University of Salzburg

University Professorship – § 99 (1) Universities Act 2002

„Entrepreneurship“

Planned start date: October 1, 2026

The University of Salzburg fosters an environment of innovative scholarship and research, research-based teaching, and vibrant dialogue with society. Located in the heart of Europe, in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Salzburg, the university offers an inspiring environment for academic and research support careers—innovative, interdisciplinary, and internationally connected.

The Department of Business is part of the Faculty of Law, Business, and Economics, known for its international orientation and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Department of Business is committed to internationally recognised, high-impact research and research-oriented teaching in the core subjects of business administration.

The Entrepreneurship Professorship is expected to represent the field of entrepreneurship in both research and teaching. The focus should be on theory-driven, empirically grounded analyses of the processes involved in the emergence, design, and development of new entrepreneurial activities as well as their embeddedness in organisational, institutional, societal, and financial contexts. Areas of research may include new venture creation and financing; dynamics within entrepreneurial teams; scaling and growth of new ventures; corporate entrepreneurship; and social and sustainable entrepreneurship.

The professorship will contribute to the research agenda of the Department of Business and the Faculty by publishing in leading academic journals and acquiring competitive third-party research funding. The position is involved in bachelor’s and master’s degree programs as well as doctoral education. Additionally, the position involves participating in academic self-governance and contributing to the university’s support structures for entrepreneurship and innovation.

A professorship at the University of Salzburg stands for forward-looking research, committed teaching, and social responsibility. It includes independent and collaborative academic work, the acquisition of third-party funding, the management of teams, and the publication of research results. Professors encourage early-career scientists, value interdisciplinarity, organize third mission activities, and are involved in university committees and internationalization. With a sense of responsibility, integrity, and innovation, they shape a respectful working environment and promote scientific, technological, and social development.

Required qualifications
considering academic age and individual career path

  • Doctorate in Business Administration or equivalent foreign university degree;
  • relevant habilitation (venia docendi/venia legendi) or equivalent academic qualification;
  • proven independent academic research and publication activity, as well as experience in acquiring and implementing third-party funded research projects, in academic science management and university-level teaching;
  • relevant teaching experience, innovative teaching methods, and the ability to teach courses in English;
  • national and/or international networking, preferably with active participation in interdisciplinary collaborations, as well as a willingness to engage in regional networking, for example, with key Austrian institutions such as the WKO, IV, or WKS;
  • experience in university self-administration and ability to provide strategic and responsible leadership.

Desired skills
considering academic age and individual career path

  • research and teaching aligned with the topics covered in the Department of Business;
  • proven expertise in empirical research methods in the context of business and management research;
  • strong social skills, particularly in the cooperative management of staff, mentoring early-career researchers, constructive collaboration within the department, and respectful interactions with students;
  • excellent German and English language skills.

Application
your application includes the following documents as one PDF:

  • application form ( download);
  • letter of motivation;
  • curriculum vitae;
  • list of publications and presentations given;
  • description of teaching experience and activities (and, if applicable, mentoring of early-career researchers), including course evaluations;
  • research and teaching statement (max. 5 pages);
  • concept for third mission knowledge transfer and research management (max. 2 pages)
  • description of social and other competencies (max. 1 page)
  • proof of relevant university degrees.

If necessary, submission of additional documents (e.g. relevant publications) may be requested.

Deadline for applications: June 3, 2026

Applications should be addressed to the Head of the University (“Rektor”), Univ.-Prof. Dr. Bernhard Fügenschuh.
E-Mail:
Subject: 2026_13_991

We regret that expenses for travel and accommodation incurred in the job application cannot be refunded.

The University of Salzburg seeks to increase the proportion of women in academic and administrative areas and therefore encourages female candidates to apply. Considering the respective career path, women will be given preference over equally qualified men. People with disabilities or chronic illnesses who meet the job requirements are also expressly encouraged to apply.

If you have any questions about accessibility and support during the application process, please contact the Family, Gender, Diversity & Disability team at +43 662 8044-2462 or .

Salary
The position is a full-time, five-year fixed-term appointment in accordance with Section 99(1) of the University Act 2002 (UG 2002), the Civil Service Act, and the Collective Agreement for Universities (Job Category A1). The salary will exceed the minimum annual gross salary of €93,986.20 stipulated in the collective agreement.

Contact
For further information, please contact Univ.-Prof. Dr. Claudia B. Wöhle at  

Please note that in case of doubt, the German version of the job advertisement is binding.