Professorship (m/f/d) W2 International Business Unlock your potential - join our team! The Business School at Pforzheim University is expanding! We are looking for a committed and forward-thinking individual to fill a full-time Professorship (W2) in International Business (m/f/d), starting in the winter semester 2026/27 or later, within the framework of a permanent employment contract. Are you fluent in French and passionate about International Business, Entrepreneurship, or Intercultural Communication? Do you have a strong research profile and a desire to actively shape the academic and strategic future of Pforzheim University? Then we invite you to apply by October 6, 2025 and become part of a dynamic, internationally oriented academic environment where innovation meets impact. Your role and impact Inspire and empower students in international business, entrepreneurship, intercultural communication and specialized topics related to the French-speaking world. Teach primarily at undergraduate level in French and English with the possibility to take over some classes at graduate level. Bring innovation to the classroom by deepening academic relations with our international partners. Contribute to the academic self-administration of the university. Make an impact through applied research and publications in specialist journals. What we are looking for A PhD in business administration or a related field. At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in international business, ideally in a French-speaking environment including at least three years in non-academic settings. Proficiency in French and English is required. While German language skills are not mandatory at the time of application, a willingness to learn German for everyday communication is essential to support your integration into both the university environment and the local community. Commitment to applied research in the field of your expertise, ideally demonstrated through recent relevant publications. A high level of didactic skills which have preferably already been applied in practice. Apply now! Leadership by changing perspectives Pforzheim University Your professorship at Hochschule Pforzheim If you have any questions, please contact 07231 28 6944 personalabteilung@hs-pforzheim.de Be part of our team! Reference number: 251081