Professor:in and Head of the Innovation and Transformation Management Center

Professor:in and Head of the Innovation and Transformation Management Center 100 %

The ZHAW School of Management and Law invites applications for a Professorship in Innovation and Transformation Management. The position involves the role as Head of the Innovation and Transformation Management Center (Fachstelle), contributing to the positioning of the Institute as a thought leader in the academic and business community.

School: School of Management and Law

Starting date: March 2026 (or by mutual agreement)

As a Professor, you will

• Lead research activities that generate impact for both academia and industry
• Develop a pipeline of competitive grants with funding institutions (e.g., Swiss National Science Foundation, Innosuisse, EU, and/or industry partners)
• Teach in the Bachelor, Master, or executive programs

As Head of the Center, you will

• Oversee financial and operational management of the Center
• Lead the development of the Center, focusing on themes including digital innovation and transformation, AI-driven innovation, business model and process innovation, organizational renewal, intrapreneurship and eco-systems
• Support staff recruitment, retention, and development
• Contribute to the wider vision and goals of the Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship by serving as a thought leader in innovation across academic and professional networks

• PhD in Business, Economics, or a related field
• Established visibility in the field evidenced through publications in high-quality academic journals
• Evidence of competitive research grants and industry funding
• Track record of high quality teaching support and successful curriculum development
• Practical experience gained outside academia
• Fluency in German and English, both spoken and written
• Leadership experience at a higher education institution or in an industry context is an advantage

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our online platform by February 1, 2026.

ZHAW School of Management and Law is committed to increase diversity and explicitly encourage female and/or diverse candidates to apply for this position.

We offer working conditions and terms of employment commensurate with higher education institutions and actively promote personal development for staff in leadership and non-leadership positions. A detailed description of advantages and benefits can be found at Working at the ZHAW
. The main points are listed below:

• Workplace Culture
• Work Life Balance
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Personal Development
• Environmental, Economic and Social Sustainability at the ZHAW
• Occupational Health Management
• Salary and Pension Provision

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