Aalto University is a new university with over a century of experience. Created by a high-profile merger of three leading universities in Finland – Helsinki School of Economics, Helsinki University of Technology and University of Art and Design Helsinki – Aalto University opens up new possibilities for strong multidisciplinary education and research. Our ambitious goal is to rank among the top universities in the world by 2020. There are 20,000 students in Aalto, and alumni of around 75,000. Our staff numbers 4,500, of whom 300 are professors.
Aalto University School of Science invites applications for VISITING PROFESSOR / NON-TENURE TRACK PROFESSOR POSITION IN STRATEGY
The position is located at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management. The research focus of the position is strategic management.
This maximum two-year fixed-term position is open to professor level scholars who have a track record of excellence in research, teaching and outreach activities in the area of strategic management. The teaching load in this position is to be negotiated, but is planned to include about one course per semester and supervision of Master's theses as well as contributing to the doctoral program and other research, teaching, and outreach activities. The position is to be filled from the beginning of January 2012, but also an earlier starting date is possible. The maximum duration of this position is two years, but can also be shorter depending on the preferences and opportunities (e.g. a sabbatical) of the selected candidate.
The applicants should be academically qualified (holding a PhD degree), display a track record of publications in top-tier international refereed journals, and have experience of teaching diverse groups in undergraduate and graduate programs (in English). Potential candidates are also encouraged to demonstrate experience-based knowledge of strategy work in organizations (e.g. through consulting and/or research), detail their involvement in international academic leadership, and management of research teams, as well as in applying and receiving research funding.
The Institute of Strategy at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management consists of six professors and about 40 researchers, including PhD students. In terms of research output in international top journals the Institute of Strategy has in recent years been among the most productive strategy units in Europe. Active research at the Institute covers a broad set of topics including corporate strategy, corporate ventures, industry evolution, innovation management, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic renewal. For additional information see:
http://tuta.tkk.fi/en/research/institute_of_strategy/ In addition to this visiting professor / non-tenure track position, the Institute of Strategy anticipates of opening new tenure-track positions in strategy and venturing in the near future.
For additional information, please contact Head of the Institute of Strategy, Professor Markku Maula, tel. +358 40 556 0677, e-mail.
markku.maula@aalto.fi or Head of the Department, Professor Hannele Wallenius, tel. +358 503 878 109, e-mail.
hannele.wallenius@aalto.fi.
Application materials in English for this position should include a motivation letter, short statement of research interests, a curriculum vitae, and a complete list of publications (the three most important ones marked).
Aalto University follows the new salary system of Finnish universities, but applicants may also provide salary requirements.
The applications for this position is to be addressed to the Head of Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Professor Hannele Wallenius, and submitted by e-mail in a single pdf-document to the Registry of Aalto University (
kirjaamo@aalto.fi) no later than the
31st of August, 2011.
Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period. The application materials will not be returned.
-- Professor Markku Maula Institute of Strategy Aalto University P.O. Box 15500, Otaniementie 17 FI-00076 AALTO, FINLAND Mobile: +358 40 556 0677 Email: markku.maula@aalto.fi www.tkk.fi/u/mmaula www.aalto.fi/en