Call for a Professorship for Entrepreneurship (f/m/x)

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Call for a Professorship for Entrepreneurship (f/m/x)

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CODE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

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ABOUT THE ROLECODE University of Applied Sciences invites applications for the position of Professor of Entrepreneurship (f/m/x) starting August 1st, 2025 or later.We are looking for a new colleague to further enlarge our entrepreneurial footprint in academia and practice. You should have extensive experience either as a start-up entrepreneur or as a coach for students starting up their companies. A solid background in both management-oriented topics and latest technological developments is a clear plus. We value didactic approaches where you don’t think of yourself as the main resource for valuable knowledge that needs to be transferred to the students by PowerPoint-driven lectures. Instead, we encourage you to provide challenges that trigger the intrinsic learning impulses of your students.As Professor of Entrepreneurship, you will be responsible for:

• Helping to grow our footprint as a tech-entrepreneurship focused university, fostering an entrepreneurial environment at CODE and nurturing our ecosystem.
• Creating and delivering interactive learning formats and assessments in the field of management and entrepreneurship for modules in graduate and undergraduate programs.
• Coaching and mentoring our students.
• Contributing to the curriculum development for Bachelor and Master programs.
• Conducting research in collaboration, ideally interdisciplinary with other faculty members.
• Acquisition and implementation of research projects and partnerships with industry.
• Contributing to the regular and systematic evaluation of the quality of teaching and research.
• Representation of the university in the scientific and general public.
• Active participation in the academic self-governance of the university.

For this role, we are looking for the following characteristics:

• Have at least five years of significant professional experience with entrepreneurship and business economics inside and outside the educational sector, including at least three years in managing digital products.
• Demonstrates a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment and promoting equity through curriculum, coaching/mentorship, and classroom engagement.
• Our campus language is English and all our courses are in English. Thus, you should have an excellent command in spoken and written English.
• We want to make you a Professor, for this you have to meet the employment conditions for professors according to §100 of the Berlin Higher Education Law (in German: Berliner Hochschulgesetz, BerlHG), which include:

• a doctorate-level degree,
• pedagogical experience,
• achievements in the application or development of scientific knowledge and methods in at least five years of professional practice, of which at least three years must have been practiced outside the university sector.

Additional selection criteria include:

• Graduated from a renowned university with a PhD degree in Business Economics, Business Informatics, Management, Entrepreneurship, or a related field.
• First-hand experience in an MBA program, either via graduating with an MBA or via working in an MBA program.
• Experience with business administration processes in an entrepreneurial environment, including financial modeling of product or innovation projects.
• International experience is a plus.
• Experience with non-authoritative leadership, including either personnel management or a team leadership role.
• An analytical mindset and experience in working with data-related tools. Hands-on experience using AI (both predictive and generative AI) in business or learning contexts and an in-depth understanding of the current shifts in these fields.
• First-hand experience working with agile software development methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• The ability to understand complex business processes and needs in different cultures and markets.
• Willingness and aptitude for interdisciplinary collaboration.
• A passion for entrepreneurship and the user-centric mindset.
• A sense of urgency, pragmatism and a solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Mentoring experience is preferable.
• Experience in attracting research funding is a big plus.
• Working experience in different cultural environments is highly appreciated.

For every position at CODE, we need you to meet the following requirements:

• Having a German bank account to be able to get paid.
• The right to work and primary residence in Germany.

What you can expect:

• Permanent contract.
• Full-time position (40 hours per week).
• Depending on how much experience you bring along, we expect the salary to be between €6,166 and €7,083 per month (gross) for a full-time position.

What we offer:You will become part of a diverse group of professors, lecturers, students and network partners, where everyone seeks to learn something new every day and is looking for ways to support other members of the community on their individual learning journeys.Other perks of working at CODE:

• Join a diverse and collaborative community at our modern campus in vibrant Berlin-Neukölln, designed to inspire creativity and connections.
• Benefit from a flexible working model. For the greater part of the time and day-to-day activities with students, colleagues, and guests, your on-campus presence is highly appreciated. Around this, mobile work is also possible.
• Access mental health resources and services through our partner, Nilo, tailored to support your personal and professional well-being.
• Expand your knowledge with the Masterplan online learning platform, offering a variety of high-quality video content in both German and English.
• Recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance with 25 days of annual vacation.
• Plan for the future with our company pension plan, supporting your long-term financial security.
• Travel across Germany with the discounted Deutschland Ticket.
• Build connections with your colleagues through regular gatherings, creating opportunities to relax and engage with the team.

Next steps:If you are interested, please send us your application by July 6th, 2025 by submitting the form on our website, including your CV, cover letter, degree certificates, and list of publications. If you list teaching experience in your CV, please include student evaluations with your application. All documents must be submitted in one single PDF. An automated email will confirm your application receipt.Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a personal interview during which they will have the opportunity to learn more about CODE, before moving to further steps in the appointment process.Contact InformationFor any questions before submitting your application, feel free to reach out to us atABOUT USCODE is a private state-recognized and accredited university of applied sciences that is embedded into the vibrant network of Berlin’s digital economy. At the core of our study programs is a self-directed project-based learning concept. Together with a network of partner organizations, our goal is to provide students with practical, real-world, and digitally-oriented education and the ability to face the technological and social changes and challenges of tomorrow.About Working At CODE:CODE’s atmosphere is creative and dynamic, with an international team in the heart of Berlin. We value your strengths and will support you in your professional development as well as provide fair compensation and some fun additions. Most importantly, joining CODE means being a part of a passionate team that is shaping the future of higher education. CODE aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive and respectful working environment, and where all team members can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of color, LGBTQIA+ and those with disabilities. We value diverse backgrounds and believe they are integral to our growth and development as an institution.

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Berlin

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Sat, 07 Jun 2025 07:04:50 GMT

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