Associate Professorship in Digital Management and Innovation at the Department of Management, Society and Communication

Organisation/Company

Copenhagen Business School

Department

Department of Management, Society and Communication

Research Field

Economics

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Positions

Other Positions

Application Deadline

17 Apr 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Copenhagen)

Country

Denmark

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37

Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a vacant Associate Professorship in Digital Management and Innovation at the Department of Management, Society and Communication.

Multi-disciplinary by design, MSC leverages the synergies of its faculty to explore the conditions and practices of responsible management, organisation and governance in a globalising world, sharing a particular interest in the interaction and interdependencies of business and society. More information about MSC’s research focus can be found here https://www.cbs.dk/en/research/departments-and-centres/department-of-ma…
MSC is a significant supplier of research-based teaching to a broad portfolio of programmes, which includes undergraduate, graduate and doctoral teaching and supervision as well as executive education in the following areas:

• Digital Management
• Responsible Management, Leadership and Governance  
• Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability  
• Business and Global South-Global North dynamics
• Organisational Communication

Examples of research areas that the Associate Professorship might cover: 

• Digital transformation of organisations
• Leadership and management of digital innovation
• Open innovation and knowledge production

More description of the department and research areas: cbs.dk/msc

To fulfill the research requirements of the position, the applicant chosen is expected to be physically present on a regular basis and fully participate in the teaching and research activities of the Department.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and associated examination in existing CBS programmes
• Updating existing sessions, courses and teaching programmes and contributing to innovative new ones
• Individual and group-based research meeting high international standards
• Promoting CBS’s academic reputation
• Initiating, fund raising and coordinating research projects
• Promoting the teaching and research capabilities of Copenhagen Business School within the core area of Business Economics and other relevant assignments at CBS
• Contributing to the administrative responsibilities of the Department and to CBS-wide tasks
• Communicating findings to the public in general and to CBS’s stakeholders in particular
• Research, including responsibility for the academic development of the relevant discipline
• Responsibility for publishing, scientific communication and research-based teaching
• Participation in the regular research activities, such as research seminars, workshops and conferences.

The Associate Professor is expected to contribute to the development and application of the research of the department’s research areas and to maintain and strengthen CBS’s international research position.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant academic field
• Documented teaching qualifications and material for the evaluation of their pedagogical level
• Documented research production at an international level, including publications in internationally recognized journals within the field
• Professional proficiency in English and Danish (written and spoken)

Copenhagen Business School has a broad commitment to the excellence, distinctiveness and relevance of its teaching and research programmes. Candidates who wish to join us should demonstrate enthusiasm for working in an organisation of this type (highlighting, for example, relevant business, educational and dissemination activities).

For clarifying information please contact the department:jobcall.msc@cbs.dk .

Information about the department can be found at www.cbs.dk/msc.&nbsp ;

Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the Ministry of Finance’s agreement with the Central Academic Organisation.

Application 

The application must be sent via the electronic recruitment system, using the link.

The application must include:

Recruitment procedure 

The Recruitment Committee will shortlist a minimum of two applicants; when possible five or more applicants will be shortlisted. The shortlisted applicants will be assessed by the Assessment Committee. All applicants will be notified of their status in the recruitment process shortly after the application deadline.  

The applicants selected for assessment will be notified about the composition of the Assessment Committee and later in the process about the result of the assessment.

Once the recruitment process is completed each applicant will be notified of the outcome of their application.

Copenhagen Business School must receive all application material electronically, via the link in this call, including all appendices (see items above), by the application deadline.

Copenhagen Business School invites all qualified candidates to apply for the position. An appointment committee will review the applications and invite a selection of qualified candidates to an interview.

One of CBS’ strategic goals is the promotion of diversity, which is why every effort has been made to ensure a recruitment process that reduces potential bias. Applicants are therefore encouraged not to include a photo or unnecessary personal information in their application.

Details about Copenhagen Business School and the department are available at www.cbs.dk . 

Application due

4/17/2026

Website

https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=3010&ProjectId=158679…

Research Field

Economics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Copenhagen Business School, Department of Management, Society and Communication

Country

Denmark

Geofield

City

Copenhagen

Website

http://www.cbs.dk/

Street

Solbjerg Plads 3

Postal Code

2000

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