Professor of International Business

With vision, purpose, and leadership, you will take charge of one of the ZHAW School of Management and Law's most internationally recognized programs. As Professor of International Business and Academic Director of the MSc in International Business, you will lead a dedicated team, shape the future of the program, and help educate the next generation of global leaders with responsible impact.

School:

School of Management and Law

Starting date:

January 2026 or by agreement

Your role

As Professor of International Business and Academic Director of the MSc in International Business, you will provide academic and strategic leadership for one of the School's flagship, FT-ranked programs. Together with an experienced team, you will shape the program's future - academically, pedagogically, and internationally. As a member of the Department of International Business leadership team, you will also contribute to the department's and the School's strategic development. You will

• lead the program team with inspiring leadership, fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence
• drive the MSc IB's strategic development and strengthen its global positioning
• connect research, teaching, and practice in International Business, building partnerships with companies and top international universities
• ensure academic quality, innovation, and impact
• contribute to teaching and research, focusing on international, intercultural, and digital dimensions

Your profile

You are an academic leader with international experience and a clear commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and program leadership. You have experience as faculty in a leading business school and bring a strong track record of impactful research, teaching, and program development. ¨ You bring

• a PhD in Business Administration, Management, or a related field
• successful teaching and program development experience at the university level, ideally in an international or FT-ranked environment
• leadership experience and the ability to inspire and develop teams with clarity and trust
• a strong record of scholarly publications and demonstrable impact in both academia and practice
• relevant professional experience outside academia, ideally in business or in an international organization
• excellent English proficiency (C2) and good German (C1 or willingness to achieve it)
• intercultural competence, communication skills, and motivation to contribute in a dynamic, international academic environment
• high level of personal responsibility, organizational talent, and enthusiasm for shaping a forward-looking academic institution

This is what we stand for

Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW is one of Switzerland's largest multidisciplinary universities of applied sciences, with over 14'000 students and 3'400 faculty and staff. ZHAW is committed to gender-mixed and diverse teams in order to promote equality, diversity and innovation. The ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML) is among the world's top business schools, holding the prestigious Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) and is listed in the Financial Times rankings. The Department of International Business is a strategic hub for driving the internationalization agenda of the SML across research, teaching and executive education. We offer leading programs at the Bachelor's, Master's, MBA and executive levels – educating Global Leaders with Responsible Impact. Our work combines academic rigor with real-world relevance, embedded in a dynamic and international environment.

What you can expect

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:

Contact

Prof. Dr. Fredrik Hacklin Associate Dean, Director Department of International Business (Kindly address all enquiries to the Recruiting Manager)

Selina Frei Recruiting Manager