Assistant Professor in Technology Entrepreneurship and Creativity

The Department of Technology and Innovation at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor to strengthen the section in the field of Technology Entrepreneurship and Creativity. The research focus shall incorporate a particular consideration of aspects of digital change and sustainability. The targeted starting date of the position is January 2025.

The application deadline is 30 September 2024 at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST) 

The position is in the Section SDU Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation (TEI) at the Faculty of Engineering on the international campus Sønderborg. The section unites engineering, innovation and entrepreneurship scholars in joint research and teaching. The focus is on industrial engineering and how to generate innovative products and entrepreneurial opportunities as well as the production of the future. Among others, research projects currently run by the group cover a range of cutting-edge topics within technology entrepreneurship, innovation management, smart factory – industry 4.0, digitalization, and sustainability. 

SDU TEI is embedded in a region with a strong network of companies, including some of Denmark’s largest global industrial players (i.e., Danfoss, Linak, Siemens) and many manufacturing SMEs. Projects currently run by the group cover a range of cutting-edge topics, such as innovation, entrepreneurship and technology including climate action, smart factories, automation, and supply chain digitalization. The group publishes in leading international journals on these topics, such as Small Business Economics, Business Strategy and the Environment, Journal of Small Business Management, Journal of Manufacturing Systems, International Journal of Production Economics, Journal of Technology Transfer, etc.

The SDU TEI section is a highly international and interdisciplinary group of faculty members, with international students in several engineering bachelor and master programs. The campus is in Sønderborg, an attractive maritime town with an open Scandinavian culture and affordable housing and living costs. 

The successful candidate has a background at the interface of entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology management. The PhD degree is preferably in entrepreneurship, innovation management, or another relevant field.

The successful candidate will drive internationally competitive research, work closely with industry, and attract competitive external research funding. The candidate will play a key role in providing outstanding education, supervising bachelor’s, and master’s students.

We offer

We offer a vigorous international research environment with excellent facilities and strong collaborations with research organisations and industry. We also offer the opportunity to shape our educational programmes to benefit from new developments in approach and content.

We expect

A highly motivated, outgoing person, who can work in an international, interdisciplinary team. A candidate who generates innovative ideas and solutions to the challenges for entrepreneurship and innovation of the future. The candidate must have a strong theoretical background in combination with practical skills in conducting empirical research. The candidate must be a team player and at the same time able to work independently. The successful candidate is active in publishing in renowned journals. We expect a proven track record of presentations at international conferences, demonstrating expertise in technology, entrepreneurship, and creativity. Active engagement with the academic community through reviewing for several esteemed publications is required. The successful candidate has excellent communication skills in English speaking and writing. 

The candidate must have a relevant PhD.

The ideal candidate can bridge entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology. 

Knowledge, skills, and competences in one or both of the following areas are required:

• Entrepreneurship related to technology and creativity.
• New tech-based ventures in the context of sustainability.

In addition, knowledge and practical experience in data analysis and software for data analysis in qualitative methods (such as NVIVO, Atlas, or similar), documented e.g., in earlier publications are required.

The following is a plus:

• An excellent standing in research. 
• Success in attracting research funding.
• Experience in managing significant projects and research initiatives funded by notable organizations.
• A background in teaching entrepreneurship, technology management, creativity, and innovation across multiple institutions with expertise in creative methods for entrepreneurship education (such as in design thinking).
• Experience with industrial collaboration.
• Language skills in Danish and/or German on an advanced level.

Further information is available from the Head of the Section Associate Professor Arne Bilberg, abiiti.sdu.dk or Associate Professor Silke Tegtmeier, tegtmeieriti.sdu.dk.

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Conditions of employment

Appointment as assistant professor is temporary and for an initial 3-year period. 

During employment, the assistant professor must complete the Lecturer Training Programme. 

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on salary and taxation. 

Employment as assistant professor requires scientific qualifications at PhD level at the time of employment.

Assessment and selection process

Read about the Assessment and selection process. 

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied. Only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU. 

Interviews and tests may be part of the process.

Application procedure

Applicants are advised to read the SDU information on how to apply and specific faculty information for application at the Faculty of Engineering.

Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material. Please include the following documents in English: 

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Research vision and plan. 
• Complete list of publications with journal impact factors and publisher names where applicable.
• Certificates/Diplomas (master’s and PhD degree) – Danish and/or English. 
• Publications most relevant for the position. Please attach as one PDF-file for each publication (only full text publications (i.e. no links) can form the basis for assessment of the application).
• Summary of experience in teaching. Please attach as Teaching Portfolio. 
• Documentation of other qualifications with relevance to the position.

UPLOAD GUIDE: Cover letter shall be uploaded as ‘Cover letter’, Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded as ‘Resume’. All other documents shall be uploaded as ‘Miscellaneous documents’. 

The application deadline is 30 September 2024 at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST) 

Formalities

• According to the University of Southern Denmark’s internal guidelines, there must be at least three qualified applicants to a position before it can be filled.
• Documents should not contain a CPR number (civil registration number) – in this case, the CPR number must be crossed out.
• The application and CV must not exceed 10 MB. 

The University of Southern Denmark wishes to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark. You may also visit WorkinDenmark for additional information.

Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.