The Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Bern invites application for a
Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Information Systems with a Focus on the Design and Application of Artificial Intelligence in Organizations (80-100 %)
starting on 01 August 2027.
The position is assigned to the Institute of Information Systems (Information Management) at the Department of Business Administration. The holder of this position will represent the field of Information Systems in research and teaching. The position is initially limited to a period of four years, with the possibility of extension for a further two years, and can be converted to an Associate Professorship, if the tenure criteria are met. A positive evaluation based on qualification criteria is decisive.
We are looking for applicants with research experience in the design and application of artificial intelligence in organizations. This includes, for example, principles and methods for developing and integrating AI in organizations, the design of human-centered AI and work systems, the design and effects of AI in organizational core processes, as well as AI-based process and decision support in the organizational environment.
The position includes teaching and supervising students at the bachelor’s and master’s levels. The initial teaching load is four contact hours per week during the semester. Candidates must be able to teach in both German and English.
Excellent academic qualifications, commitment to establishing research and practical collaborations, and to acquiring third-party funding are expected. Commitment to doctoral supervision is welcomed. Requirements for employment are a completed doctoral dissertation in a relevant field at the time of appointment, as well as peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals and/or conference proceedings. First teaching experience is an advantage.
The University of Bern is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore strongly encourages qualified female scientists to apply.
The University of Bern offers a range of services to assist its employees in balancing their professional and personal lives (www.vereinbarkeit.unibe.ch).
Further information about the Institute of Information Systems can be found at http://www.iwi.unibe.ch. Please send your application documents (including a teaching and research concept of no more than 5 pages and the names of 3 possible references) in electronic form (in a single PDF file) by 16.12.2026 to the Chair of the Election Commission, Prof. Dr. Andreas Hack (jobs.iwi@unibe.ch).
