Full Professorship „Business Administration, in particular Management Accounting & Control“ (W2/W3)
27.11.2025 THE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY AT LEUPHANA UNIVERSITY LÜNEBURG INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING FULL PROFESSORSHIP:
Business Administration, in particular Management Accounting & Control (W2/W3)
For this position, we seek a committed researcher with international experience in research and teaching, as well as a strong research agenda. Your research focus lies in the field of management accounting & control. It is informed by broader debates at the intersection of the fields of management accounting & control and a complementary perspective to the institute’s existing research activities. A complementary focus on digital transformation is preferred; this can be realized in your research topic and/or your methodology. Methodologically, you possess strong quantitative research method expertise, which is preferably complemented by competency in qualitative research methods.
You show a strong commitment to high-quality research, as demonstrated by a track record of publications in recognized peer-reviewed outlets (VHB Jourqual 4 (A or higher) or the Academic Journal Guide (4 or higher)) and a portfolio of high-quality publications. You pursue a viable publication strategy and have a promising publication pipeline. You have established a vibrant international network and are actively involved in leading national and international scientific associations and conferences. You have experience in attracting external funding and, ideally, a record of successful third-party grants. You are able to present a viable strategy for obtaining third-party funding. You are prepared to build and lead a research group (PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers) financed through internal and third-party resources and can demonstrate experience in supervising and, preferably, leading research teams. You are also willing to actively contribute to deepening and extending international partnerships in research and teaching at the School of Management and Technology. Active participation in academic services is expected; ideally, you already have experience in this area.
In terms of teaching, we are seeking a candidate with experience in teaching management accounting & control at the bachelor’s and master’s levels who provides high-quality and innovative instruction. You will offer mandatory introductory and specialized courses on management accounting & control in our bachelor's and master's programs, supervise theses, and contribute to the ongoing development of the programs. You will also contribute to the doctoral training in the research group of Management, Accounting, and Finance. You develop teaching methods in line with Leuphana’s approach to research-based education and an emphasis on student activation. You contribute to Leuphana’s educational philosophy, and you show commitment to uphold the high standards of our programs. Most of our courses at the bachelor's and master's levels are taught in English. Consequently, we expect an excellent command of written and spoken English. Ideally, you have spent a longer part of your career at a leading international business school, and you have a strong track record of teaching classes in English. If you do not speak German, you are ready and willing to learn it within a reasonable period.
You share the idea of the university as an educational community. You are expected to support the school´s mission in research, teaching, and knowledge transfer, and to create a societal impact. You have a clear concept of how you plan to contribute to the school’s interdisciplinary research profile and to cooperate with the colleagues at Leuphana, in particular at the Institute of Management, Accounting and Finance, at the Institute of Management and Organization or the Center for Sustainability Management as well as with stakeholder groups from politics, business, civil society, and other academic institutions in the metropolitan area.
The professional position will be filled in accordance with the pay grade W2/W3 (equivalent to a university full professorship). Formal requirements are based on § 25 of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act (NHG), and include a university degree and a doctoral degree in a discipline relevant to the open position; your aptitude for teaching; and your ability to engage in independent academic research as demonstrated by the above-average quality of your dissertation; and other academic achievements obtained, i.e., in the course of being an assistant professor, during your postdoctoral lecture qualification (German: Habilitation) or other achievements recognized as being equivalent to a postdoctoral qualification.
At Leuphana, you will find an academic community that is open to changes in perspective and cultivates dialogue among the different disciplines as well as between research and practice. With spirit and initiative, we address the challenges of civil society in the 21st century. Pursuing our idea of liberal education, our students are enabled to think, question, and act upon it. Our professors foster PR(i)ME and promote awareness of gender and diversity aspects in both teaching and research.
Leuphana University is an equal opportunities employer. The university aims to increase its number of female professors. Qualified women are especially invited to apply. Severely disabled applicants and applicants with equivalent status will be considered preferentially in accordance with the applicable legal provisions.
For further information, please contact the Dean of the School of Management and Technology, Prof. Dr. Paul Drews (paul.drews@leuphana.de), or Prof. Dr. Patrick Velte (patrick.velte@leuphana.de) at the Institute of Management, Accounting & Finance.
Please submit your application (without submission of an application photo) consisting of the following materials in two separate PDF files: a) motivation letter, CV, copies of academic degrees, a selection of recent course evaluations (max. 3), and b) your three most relevant publications and your most relevant working paper in the field of this job post. Please enclose the completed application form (as Excel file) with your documents in the English language. Guidance on the required application materials can be found here.
Applications should be sent preferably by email using the keyword “Management Accounting” (W2/W3) to beko@leuphana.de or to the President of Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Post Box 2440, Lüneburg D-21314 by January 21, 2026. Please be aware that we cannot return application documents sent physically.
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