The TUM School of Management at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), founded in 2002, is one of the leading business faculties in Germany. It excels in research and teaching at the interface of management and technology. Awarded with the triple crown accreditations AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS, the TUM School of Management fulfills numerous quality criteria, including top qualification of the teaching staff, internationality of teaching and close exchange with business.
The TUM School of Management currently has more than 50 professors with approximately 300 employees and more than 6,000 students.
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) invites applications for the position of
Tenure Track Assistant Professor in »Management of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises«
to begin as soon as possible. The position is a W2 fixed-term (6-year) tenure-track professorship with the possibility for promotion to a tenured W3 position. The professorship is endowed by the Dieter Schwarz Stiftung and will be located at TUM Campus Heilbronn.
Please see for a detailed job information package: https://go.tum.de/716607
Scientific Environment
The professorship will be assigned to the TUM School of Management and will be part of the Global Center for Family Enterprise at TUM’s Heilbronn Campus. The unique European ecosystem Bildungscampus Heilbronn will offer excellent collaboration opportunities, especially with professorships at the Center for Digital Transformation and the Heilbronn Data Science Center, as well as with internationally leading businesses located in the Heilbronn-Franken region. The school is currently listed as one of the strongest German business schools for research. We aim to create a real impact through our research, contributing to solving humanity’s greatest challenges. Existing members of the business school publish regularly in top business, economics, and general science journals. An interdisciplinary research environment awaits the successful candidate. The school has close ties to industry.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities include research and teaching as well as the promotion of early-career scientists. We seek to appoint an expert in the research area of small and medium-sized enterprises, ideally with a research focus on family-owned enterprises. Relevant research topics may include, but are not limited to, entrepreneurship and innovation, governance and ownership competence, or management and decision making for societal challenges. Teaching responsibilities include courses in the university’s bachelor's and master's programs, specifically in the Bachelor in Management and Data Science (BMDS), the Master in Management (MiM), and the Master in Management and Digital Technology (MMDT).
Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated excellent achievements in research and teaching in an internationally recognized scientific environment, relative to the relevant career level (please see www.tum.de/en/faculty-recruiting-faq/ for further information). A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualification, as well as pedagogical aptitude, are prerequisites. Substantial research experience abroad is expected. Applicants must have a proven ability to publish in leading academic journals (such as those listed in the FT 50) and demonstrate an active pipeline of high-quality research projects. The successful candidate is also expected to have strong expertise in empirical research methods, as well as a very good command of theory. We particularly welcome candidates who are interested in contributing to the knowledge transfer activities of the Global Center for Family Enterprise.
Our Offer
Based on the best international standards and transparent performance criteria, TUM offers a merit-based academic career path for tenure track faculty from Assistant Professor through a permanent position as Associate Professor and on to Full Professor. The regulations of the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System apply. TUM provides excellent working conditions in a lively scientific community, embedded in the vibrant research environment at Bildungscampus Heilbronn. Services and core facilities will be shared in a center model. The TUM environment is multicultural, with English serving as a common interface for scientific interaction. TUM offers attractive and performance-based salary conditions and social benefits. The TUM Munich Dual Career Office (MDCO) provides tailored career consulting to the partners of newly appointed professors. The MDCO assists in the relocation and integration of new professors, their partners, and accompanying family members in Heilbronn.
Your Application
TUM is an equal-opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from women. The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude, and professional performance. Application documents should be submitted in accordance with TUM’s application guidelines for professors. These guidelines and detailed TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System information are available at www.tum.de/faculty-recruiting. Here, you will also find TUM’s information on collecting and processing personal data as part of the application process.
Please submit your application by 30 September 2025 via the TUM recruitment portal: www.recruit.tum.de
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) invites applications for the position of
Associate Professor of »Management Accounting and AI«
(Péter Horváth Endowed Professorship of Management Accounting and AI)
to begin as soon as possible. The professorship is a tenured W3 position. The professorship is endowed by the Péter Horváth Foundation (Stuttgart, Germany) and will be located in Heilbronn.
Please see for a detailed job information package: https://go.tum.de/423482
Scientific Environment
The professorship will be assigned to the TUM School of Management and affiliated with the Academic Department of Finance and Accounting. The scientific environment for the professorship will be the TUM Campus Heilbronn. The unique European ecosystem at the Bildungscampus Heilbronn will offer excellent collaboration opportunities, especially with professorships at the Center for Digital Transformation (CDT) and the Heilbronn Data Science Center (HDSC). The school is currently listed as one of the strongest German business schools for research. We aim to create a real impact through our research, contributing to solving humanity’s greatest challenges. Existing members of the business school publish regularly in top business, economics, and general science journals. An interdisciplinary research environment awaits the successful candidate. The school has close ties to industry.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities include research and teaching as well as the promotion of early-career scientists. We seek to appoint an expert in the field of management accounting with an emphasis on the intersection of accounting and digital technology. Teaching responsibilities include courses in the university’s bachelor's and master's programs as well as in doctoral study programs. Dedicated engagement for introductory and specialized accounting and methods courses is expected. A strong commitment to the TUM Campus Heilbronn, efforts for prestigious research funding, contribution to academic self-government, and cooperation with practitioners are highly appreciated.
Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated excellent achievements in research and teaching in an internationally recognized scientific environment, relative to an Associate Professor career level (please see www.tum.de/en/faculty-recruiting-faq/ for further information).
A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualification, as well as pedagogical aptitude, are prerequisites. Substantial research experience abroad and contributions to study program development are expected. Candidates should have a profound background in accounting and proven ability to identify, incorporate, and contribute to challenges related to the digital transformation. A particular focus area is the usage and integration of artificial intelligence in managerial decision-making processes, incentive setting, performance evaluation, and holistic stakeholder management. We specifically value proven ability to gain extramural research funding.
Our Offer
Based on the best international standards and transparent performance criteria, TUM offers a merit-based academic career path from Associate Professor to Full Professor. The regulations of the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System apply. TUM provides excellent working conditions in a lively scientific community, embedded in the vibrant research environment at Bildungscampus. Services and core facilities will be shared in a center model. The TUM environment is multicultural, with English serving as a common interface for scientific interaction. TUM offers attractive and performance-based salary conditions and social benefits. The TUM Munich Dual Career Office (MDCO) provides tailored career consulting to the partners of newly appointed professors. The MDCO assists in the relocation and integration of new professors, their partners, and accompanying family members in Heilbronn.
Your Application
TUM is an equal-opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from women. The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude, and professional performance. Application documents should be submitted in accordance with TUM’s application guidelines for professors. These guidelines and detailed TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System information are available ate available at www.tum.de/faculty-recruiting. Here, you will also find TUM’s information on collecting and processing personal data as part of the application process.
Please submit your application by 23 September 2025 via the TUM recruitment portal: www.recruit.tum.de
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professorship in the field of AI Applications in Management to begin as soon as possible. The position is a W2 fixed-term (6-year) tenure-track professorship with the possibility for promotion to a tenured W3 position. The professorship is endowed by the Dieter Schwarz Stiftung and will be located in Heilbronn.
Please see here for a detailed job information package.
Scientific environment
The professorship will be assigned to the TUM School of Management and part of the Center for Digital Transformation at TUM’s Heilbronn Campus. Our unique ecosystem fosters collaboration and mutual support, especially within the Center for Digital Transformation and the Heilbronn Data Science Center. As a leading German management school, we create real impact through relevant research with strong ties to industry. Our supportive environment encourages scholars at all stages of their careers to grow and contribute.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include research and teaching as well as the promotion of early-career scientists. We seek to appoint an expert in the research area of AI applications in management. Applicants should study topics in one of the following areas: (1) Finance and AI (e.g., AI in financial management and decision-making), (2) Operations and AI (e.g., AI in operations and supply chain management), (3) Marketing and AI (e.g., applications in marketing and customer engagement), (4) Innovation and AI (e.g., AI-driven innovation and new business models), or (5) Behavioral Research and AI (e.g., behavioral aspects of AI use in organizations). Overall, we welcome candidates who are excited to advance research on the effects of AI on decision making, value creation, and market competition, and who enjoy working collaboratively, potentially across disciplines. Teaching responsibilities include courses in the university’s bachelor's and master's programs, specifically in the Bachelor in Management and Data Science (BMDS), the Master in Management (MIM), and the Master in Management and Digital Technology (MMDT).
Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated excellent achievements in research and teaching in an internationally recognized scientific environment, relative to the relevant career level (please see www.tum.de/en/faculty-recruiting-faq/ for further information).
A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualification, as well as pedagogical aptitude, are prerequisites. Substantial research experience abroad is expected.
Our Offer
Based on the best international standards and transparent performance criteria, TUM offers a merit-based academic career path for tenure track faculty from Assistant Professor through a permanent position as Associate Professor and on to Full Professor. The regulations of the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System apply. TUM provides excellent working conditions in a lively scientific community, embedded in the vibrant research environment at Bildungscampus Heilbronn. Services and core facilities will be shared in a center model. The TUM environment is multicultural, with English serving as a common interface for scientific interaction. TUM offers attractive and performance-based salary conditions and social benefits. The TUM Munich Dual Career Office (MDCO) provides tailored career consulting to the partners of newly appointed professors. The MDCO assists in the relocation and integration of new professors, their partners, and accompanying family members in Heilbronn.
Your Application
TUM is an equal-opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from women. The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude, and professional performance. Application documents should be submitted in accordance with TUM’s application guidelines for professors. These guidelines and detailed TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System information are available at www.tum.de/faculty-recruiting. Here, you will also find TUM’s information on collecting and processing personal data as part of the application process.
Please submit your application by 19 October 2025 via the TUM recruitment portal: www.recruit.tum.de
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) invites applications for the position of
Tenure Track Assistant Professor in »Operations Research and AI«
to begin as soon as possible. The position is a W2 fixed-term (6 year) tenure-track professorship with the possibility for promotion to a tenured W3.
Scientific Environment
The professorship will be assigned to the TUM School of Management and located in Munich. The TUM School of Management is one of the leading management schools in Germany and internationally. Our focus in research and teaching is at the interface of management and technology, where we aim to make a real impact. Our faculty members publish regularly in top business, economics, and general science journals. An interdisciplinary research environment awaits the successful candidate. The school has close ties to industry.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities include research and teaching as well as the promotion of early-career scientists. We seek to appoint an expert in the research area of Operations Research with a focus on Artificial Intelligence, especially data driven optimization and machine learning. Teaching responsibilities include courses in the university’s bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs, particularly in the Master in Management and Technology.
Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated initial scientific achievements and the capacity for independent research at the highest international level. The ideal candidate combines strong methodological expertise in both disciplines and their intersections and should have the potential to publish in leading academic journals. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualification, as well as pedagogical aptitude, are prerequisites. Substantial research experience abroad is expected (please see www.tum.de/en/faculty-recruiting-faq/ for further information).
Our Offer
Based on the best international standards and transparent performance criteria, TUM offers a merit-based academic career path for tenure track faculty from Assistant Professor through a permanent position as Associate Professor, and on to Full Professor. The regulations of the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System apply. TUM provides excellent working conditions in a lively scientific community, embedded in the vibrant research environment of the Greater Munich Area. The TUM environment is multicultural, with English serving as a common interface for scientific interaction. TUM offers attractive salary conditions and social benefits. The TUM Munich Dual Career Office (MDCO) provides tailored career consulting to the partners of newly appointed professors. The MDCO assists the relocation and integration of new professors, their partners and accompanying family members.
Your Application
TUM is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from women. The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance. Application documents should be submitted in accordance with TUM’s application guidelines for professors. These guidelines and detailed information about the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System are available at www.tum.de/faculty-recruiting. Here you will also find TUM’s information on collecting and processing personal data as part of the application process.
Please submit your application by 30 March 2026 via the TUM recruitment portal: www.recruit.tum.de.
We invite applications from scholars whose research and teaching focuses on technology management, broadly defined. Relevant areas of interest include R&D strategy, the development and commercialization of new technologies, and the management of innovation within corporations, SMEs, and startups. We particularly welcome work that addresses the strategic and organizational challenges of transformative technologies, including how firms adapt to their emergence, align their innovation efforts with business goals, and build strategies and capabilities to compete in rapidly evolving environments.
We invite applications from scholars whose research and teaching focus on entrepreneurial management, broadly defined. Relevant areas of interest include the creation of entrepreneurial ventures, the management of growth, and the renewal of established firms. We particularly welcome work that explores topics such as opportunity identification—especially in technology-based contexts—organizing and leading entrepreneurial efforts in new and established firms, strategizing for growth, and promoting ethical and responsible practices in young and expanding enterprises
We invite applications from promising candidates who exhibit strong potential for outstanding research and teaching in Operations Research in combination with AI. We particularly welcome applicants whose research focuses on developing new methods or innovative applications of OR/AI methods to relevant problems, e.g., in manufacturing, services, transportation, logistics, supply chains, and healthcare.
We invite applications from scholars whose research and teaching focuses on marketing, particularly with a focus on quantitative methods and technologies. Relevant areas include AI applications for marketing such as generative AI for content creation, predictive analytics, social media, and human-AI interfaces. We also welcome work on emerging technologies including VR/AR and immersive experiences, platform economics, AI-powered marketing systems using multi-modal data for markets and society
The Chair of Corporate Sustainability at the Technical University of Munich invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher. The position is embedded in the TUM SEED Centre and the TUM ENERGISE Centre, international research networks connecting leading universities across Europe, Africa, and Asia. The Chair maintains an active publication record in leading journals on sustainable entrepreneurship and provides strong mentorship to pursue an international academic career. It seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher.
Starting date: 1 June 2026 (or upon agreement)
Contract duration: 3 years (extension possible)
Workload: 50-100% (negotiable)
The position focuses on research on the scaling and impact of sustainable enterprises in the Global South.
We are particularly interested in the scaling and impact pathways of sustainable energy enterprises in emerging and developing economies. Relevant research domains include entrepreneurial ecosystems, institutional contexts, mini-grids, productive use of energy, and impact measurement. The postdoctoral researcher will play a key role
in shaping the Chair’s research agenda on scaling and impact of sustainable enterprises, and is encouraged to develop their own complementary research stream within this domain.
The position is designed to support the development of an independent academic profile and preparation for an international academic career (e.g. tenure-track or habilitation). Opportunities for first-author publications, grant co-development, and international collaboration are explicitly supported.
Your responsibilities:
The Chair offers:
Job qualifications are:
The Technical University of Munich seeks to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Applications from qualified women are therefore particularly welcome. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference in the case of equal suitability, ability, and professional performance.
Please submit your application (motivation letter, CV, certificates, references, and publications)
by 13 April 2026 to the following form:
By submitting your application, you confirm that you have taken note of the TUM data protection information regarding the collection and processing of personal data in accordance with Art. 13 GDPR.
