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The Faculty of Organic Agricultural Sciences of the University of Kassel/Witzenhausen appoints a full professor (level W2) for

International Management in the Agri-Food Sector
Position Number: 17434

Research and teaching should focus on eco-friendly management systems in the agri-food sector. The faculty expects the candidate to strengthen its international profile in the field of organic agriculture and food business. Typical areas in research and teaching should encompass strategic management, operations and project management, intercultural aspects of business relations as well as international food networks including governmental and nongovernmental organisations. Readiness and competence for interdisciplinary co-operation within our faculty are strong requirements.
Teaching will serve the BSc and MSc programmes "Ökologische Landwirtschaft" as well as the MSc programmes "Sustainable International Agriculture" and "International Food Business and Consumer Studies" at the university campus in Witzenhausen. Teaching in English as well as in German language is obligatory. Involvement in the university’s self-administration is part of the duties.
The successful applicant possesses post-doctoral qualifications as university lecturer or equivalent scientific achievements in teaching and research with emphasis on business economics, experience in teaching including proof of didactic competence.
Requirements for employment and achievement profile (§§ 61, 62 HHG ("Hessisches Hochschulgesetz" as the relevant University State Law)) are applicable. This job opportunity keeps a permanent position. For further details please contact Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hamm, Faculty of Organic Agricultural Sciences, e-mail: Hamm[at]uni-kassel.de.

Deadline for submission: 12.01.2012

The University of Kassel strives for equal opportunity of employment of men and women and for the adjustment of existing disproportions concerning the employment of women in teaching and research positions. Qualified women are thus encouraged to apply. Handicapped candidates will be given preference, all else being equal. Applications with the usual documentation should be sent before the deadline and referring to the number stated above to the

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University of Kassel
34109 Kassel
Germany