Associate Professor in Organization, Leadership and Management of the Future of Work – DTU Engineering Technology

Job title:

Associate Professor in Organization, Leadership and Management of the Future of Work – DTU Engineering Technology

Company:

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet

Job description

Job Description:Our research section, Strategy and Leadership Development at the Department of Engineering Technology at DTU, invites applications for full-time faculty positions as Associate Professor. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated colleague with a strong research background and a passion for teaching in the field of leading and managing people and implementing new digitally enabled ways of working. We are seeking a candidate with a deep understanding of technology and its organizational implications, and the ideal candidate should be able to understand technology beyond its surface-level functions.Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to strengthen our section’s competencies within sustainable management and implementation of new ways of working driven by the introduction of new technologies. We are looking for a candidate who can contribute to our research on improving conditions for people to thrive in the workplace, particularly in the context of evolving technological advancements shaping the future of work. Our research has a human- and process-centric focus, striving to sustain both performance and well-being. We are particularly curious about how socio-technical work systems can be (re)designed to integrate human and work task aspects more effectively.In SLD, our research focuses on how organizations adopt new technologies, implement new work methods, and their impact on people, performance, and societal challenges. You will work with nearby colleagues in our section in a diverse and inclusive environment and with both academic and industrial partners in Denmark as well as abroad.The successful candidate will be required to initiate and publish research in peer-reviewed international journals, present research at international conferences, apply for external funding in Denmark and internationally and disseminate scientific knowledge to students and practice. Prior experience in securing external research funding and managing research projects is highly valued and considered an advantage.The successful candidate is also expected to be course-responsible and plan, conduct teaching and supervise participants in DTU’s Continuing Education program: Diplom i Ledelse ( ), in courses such as:

• Personal Leadership and change [DK: Det personlige lederskab og forandring]
• Organization, development and co-creation [DK: Organisation, udvikling og samskabelse]
• Management of people and professionel development – [DK: Ledelse af medarbejdere og faglig udvikling]

Our new colleague will also have the opportunity to supervise students and doctoral candidates and participate in exam-related work at all levels of the Department’s study programs (bachelor, master, professional, and PhD) within work and organizational psychologyAs formal qualification you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) as well as academic qualifications equivalent to those obtained by holding an assistant professorship and documented didactic/pedagogic training.You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria:

• Experience and quality of teaching
• Research experience
• Research vision and potential
• International impact and experience
• Societal impact
• Innovativeness, including commercialization and collaboration with industry
• Leadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary skills
• Communication skills

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.The expected starting date is 1st August 2025 (or according to a mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.You can read more about career paths at DTU .Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Christine Ipsen, Head of Section: Strategy & Leadership Development at DTU Engineering Technology, Ballerup Campus, tel.: +45 25344620, .You can read more about DTU Engineering Technology atIf you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at .Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 14 April 2025 (23:59 Danish time).Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• Vision for teaching and research
• CV including employment history, list of publications indicating scientific highlights, H-index and ORCID (see

) including documentation of teaching experience * Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)

• Documented proficiency to teach in Danish, e.g., course evaluations or demonstrated proficiency

You can learn more about the recruitment process .Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.About DTU Engineering Technology
We work at the forefront of university-industry collaboration and develop tools and methods for technology implementation. We are organized in 8 sections all focused on technology implementation, engineering technology and engineering education within a wide range of engineering fields.Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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Location

Ballerup, Hovedstaden

Job date

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 03:36:47 GMT

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