The Department of Economics and Business Economics at Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University, invites applications for a number of positions as associate professor in the
field of economics and business economics. The associate professorship is a full-time,
permanent position with expected starting date 1 August 2026 or as soon as possible
subject to mutual agreement.

Job description

As associate professor you will teach and supervise students at Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD level and carry out research of the highest international standards. Furthermore, you are expected to apply for external research funding, and to conduct knowledge exchange and research dissemination.

Qualifications

You must possess research qualifications and teaching skills and experience
corresponding to those obtained after successful completion of a period of employment as an assistant professor.

1.Research Qualifications

• You have an international research profile with emphasis on publications in leading peer-reviewed journals within the relevant field.
• You have produced a significant body of publications in terms of quantity and quality. As a guideline, you have at least one publication per research year after the PhD (with top general interest and top field journals carrying greater weight) and in total at least 3-6 publications.
• You show progress and momentum in your research production with research works that go beyond your PhD dissertation.
• You demonstrate research independence (e.g. via single-authored publications) but also have a broad group of co-authors and have started establishing national and international networks.

2. Teaching Qualifications

• You deliver high-quality teaching and supervision at the Bachelor’s and/or Master’s level (as documented by teaching evaluations).
• You have the ability to take course responsibility (curriculum development, development of course material etc.).
• You must have completed the pedagogical course for assistant professors at Aarhus BSS (or a similar course).

3. Other Qualifications

• You contribute to a collegial work environment and have the potential to contribute to departmental services.
• You have the potential to attract external research funding.
• You have an interest in research dissemination and outreach.

Permanent employment as associate professor at Aarhus BSS requires completion of, within a two year period, the supervision course and also the course Online and blended learning provided by Centre for Educational Development at Aarhus University.

Non-Danish applicants are expected to learn Danish within the first few years of employment.

Who we are

The Department of Economics and Business Economics is part of Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University – a top 100 university. Aarhus BSS has achieved the triple-crown AASCB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditations.

At the Department of Economics and Business Economics, we aim to conduct research and teaching of the highest quality and impact. We believe that a supportive atmosphere and appreciative work environment are fundamental for our work and professional development.

The department employs approximately 140 academic staff members and 55 PhD students, and our academic staff is highly international and culturally diverse. We focus on the recruitment of excellent national and international researchers. Our research and degree programmes have a strong international focus. The department hosts a number of research centers and external research funding of activities has high priority.

Read more about the department on our website: www.econ.au.dk

Further information

For further information about the position and the department, please contact Head of
Department Thomas Quistgaard Pedersen, E-mail tqpedersen@econ.au.dk.

If you need help uploading your application or have any questions about the
recruitment process, please contact HR supporter Ulla Prisholm Bjørn Tel.: +45
87152179 Email: upb@au.dk.

Place of work

The place of work is at our brand-new location Universitetsbyen 51-55, 8000 Aarhus C.

The evaluation process

Shortlisting is applied. This means that an appointment committee (assisted by the
chair of the expert assessment committee) advises the head of department on which
applicants are the best overall match for the department, and the recruitment needs and which possess the qualifications, competencies, experience and potential described above and in the criteria of Aarhus BSS for evaluating candidates to Associate Professor positions.

All applicants will be notified
whether or not their applications have been shortlisted and sent to an expert
assessment committee for evaluation. The shortlisted applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee.

For further information about the recruitment process, shortlisting procedure and
guidelines for assessment committees please visit this  website.
For further information, see Guidelines for Assessment Committee, Aarhus BSS.


International applicant?

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information here:
https://internationalstaff.au.dk/relocationservice/

Please find more information about research opportunities at Aarhus University here: http://international.au.dk/research/

Terms of employment

The appointment is made in accordance with the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities as well as the circular on the Collective Agreement for Academics Employed by the State (in Danish).
The job content and qualification requirements are described in further detail in the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Application procedure

When you apply for this position it is mandatory to attach the following:

• Application
• Curriculum Vitae. You are encouraged to declare any periods of leave without research activity, including, for example, maternity leave, since your research activities are assessed in relation to your actual research time
• Education (diploma for master's, PhD and possibly higher doctoral degree)
• List of publications (the enclosed publications must be clearly marked on the list of publications)
• Publications. Up to five publications can be included in the application. In the event of several authors the publications must be accompanied by a co-author statement concerning the applicant's share of the collaborative work with the consent of the co-authors. This template may be used for the purpose
• Teaching portfolio. The specific requirements regarding the documentation can be found here

Materials which cannot be uploaded together with the application may be submitted in five copies to Aarhus BSS HR & PhD, Aarhus University, Bartholins Allé 16, DK-8000 Aarhus C.

Read more about how to apply for an academic post at Aarhus BSS here. 
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.


Aarhus University

Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/