About the Role
This position contributes to academic excellence and strategic development at Gisma University of Applied Sciences through high-quality teaching, impactful research, and community participation. The role involves shaping and delivering innovative programmes in Sustainable Operations, Green Logistics, and Supply Chain Analytics, focusing on circular economy principles, decarbonization, and smart logistics technologies. It offers engagement with an international student body, collaboration with partners, and influence on sustainability-centric supply chain education.
Responsibilities
- Module responsibility and teaching of Bachelor and Master programmes in Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Green Logistics, Global Operations Strategy, Supply Chain Analytics, and circular economy methodologies.
- Examination, assessments, and student supervision.
- Active participation in programme development, quality assurance, and integration of applied tools and methodologies.
- Design and continuous update of contemporary teaching and learning materials.
- Initiate, expand, and maintain cooperation with industry and research partners.
- Participation in national and international accreditation procedures.
- Active engagement in academic administration and committee work.
- Further development of a personal and institutional research profile in Sustainable Operations, Green Logistics Performance, Circular Economy Frameworks, or Decarbonized Supply Networks.
- Publication of research results in high-quality journals and engagement in public dissemination.
- Support outreach activities, including student recruitment events and promotion of related business study pathways.
Requirements
- Fulfil all requirements according to Section 41 ff of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act (BbgHG).
- Completed university studies in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Engineering, Operations Research, Business Administration with an operations focus, or Sustainability Management.
- Proof of extraordinary qualification for scientific work via an outstanding doctorate and/or a strong record of high-impact, peer-reviewed publications.
- A minimum of three years of qualified professional experience, with at least two years outside a university environment, gained after a master's degree or equivalent.
- Proven university-level teaching experience with competence in blended, online, and interactive learning methodologies.
- Student evaluations reflecting excellent pedagogical aptitude.
- Strong affinity for cutting-edge methodologies, software, and tools related to sustainable logistics planning, green supply chain optimization, and carbon footprint accounting.
- Fluency in English for teaching and research purposes.
- International academic or industry experience is highly valued.
- A publication record in fields matching the professorship scope or relevant digital ecosystems.
- Experience in developing and leading research projects, ideally with success in acquiring third-party funding.
- Innovative perspectives for advancing research and curriculum in the specified professorship domain.
- Experience in curriculum development and accreditation processes is an asset.
Skills
- Sustainable Operations
- Green Logistics
- Supply Chain Analytics
- Circular economy principles
- Decarbonization strategies
- Smart logistics technologies
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Global Operations Strategy
- Blended learning
- Online learning
- Interactive learning
- Sustainable logistics planning tools
- Green supply chain optimization software
- Carbon footprint accounting systems
Location
- Germany
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum of three years of qualified professional experience, including at least two years outside a university environment, gained after a master's degree or equivalent.
- Proven university-level teaching experience
Education Level
- Completed university studies in a relevant discipline
- Outstanding doctorate
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with a great team in a dynamic and international culture.
- Opportunity to play a leading role in launching new campus-wide initiatives and academic events.
- Opportunity to develop and implement new ideas and concepts.
- Continuous support for personal and professional development.
About the Company
- Gisma University of Applied Sciences, established in 1999 as Gisma Business School, is a leading university for innovative and creative international business, technology, and engineering innovation.
- Its Global MBA program holds AMBA accreditation.
- The university has expanded its program portfolio into Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence.
- Gisma's teaching approach combines practical experience with analytical skills and contemporary theories through personalized, hands-on, and interactive learning.
- Gisma is part of Global University Systems (GUS), an international education business with over 87,000 students in nearly 60 locations globally.
