Prof. of Business Administration; Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Organization

The department conducts research and education in the subjects: business administration, law, economics, statistics, geography and tourism studies.

We are now seeking a dynamic Professor, based in Östersund, who will actively contribute to the development of the subject, particularly in the areas of entrepreneurship, marketing, and/or organization.

Read more about the department HERE.

Job description
The successful candidate for this position is expected to take overall responsibility for the development of the discipline of business administration. The candidate conducts high-quality research, leads or participates in various research projects, actively applies for research funding (for themselves and others), and contributes to seminars and other development work. The role includes responsibility for teaching at all levels and in all forms of education, ensuring quality, progression, and course development.

Collaboration with colleagues and external partners is essential at both the local and global levels. Administrative tasks and some leadership responsibilities (e.g., group or project management) are also included.

Location: This position is located on the Östersund Campus, and travel between campuses is required. A high level of on-site presence is expected.

What you can expect

• A collaborative environment with dedicated colleagues who aim to make a difference for students and stakeholders
• A workplace that values local, regional, national, and international collaboration
• 40% of this position is dedicated to research
• Opportunity to develop and implement one's own ideas regarding education and research

Requirements
To be qualified for employment as a professor you must possess demonstrated academic and educational aptitude. Furthermore, the eligibility requirements described in Mid Sweden University’s employment procedures and in the Faculty of Human Sciences’ rules and regulations also apply.

The candidate must hold a PhD in Business Administration with a focus relevant to the subject.

A minimum of 15 higher education credits in university-level pedagogy (or 10 weeks of full-time study) is required. If not already completed, this must be achieved within two years of employment.

The successful candidate must also demonstrate the following:

• Active research with significant high-quality international publications in recent years
• Proven track record in publishing in top-ranked journals as noted on the Academic Journal Guide – (UK-ABS Latest List), including lead and single authored papers
• Originality, breadth, and depth in theory and method
• Scientific independence
• Ability to plan, initiate, and successfully lead research projects and supervise doctoral students
• Demonstrated ability to supervise doctoral students in the discipline of business administration
• Success in obtaining competitive research funding (e.g., from the Swedish Research Council)
• Extensive experience in educational development and educational quality assurance at all levels
• Proven teaching excellence at different levels and broad experience with different teaching methods
• Ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to a positive work environment
• Administrative and leadership skills
• Proficiency in Swedish or English, both spoken and written

Assessment 
Equal emphasis is placed on pedagogical and scientific proficiency. Mid Sweden University will conduct a qualitative overall assessment of scientific and pedagogical skills, as well as suitability.

Additional weight will also be given to candidates that demonstrate the following:

• International experience and contacts
• Documented experience with technology-supported learning

All qualifications must be documented. The application materials will be subject to external expert review.

Personal qualities
Great emphasis is placed on personal characteristics. The candidate is expected to contribute constructively to a positive collegial environment, show initiative, responsibility, and a focus on development, results, and quality. Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills are essential. The candidate must demonstrate both the ability to collaborate and the suitability required to successfully fulfill the position’s duties.

Employment process
Processing of the appointment will comply with the provisions in Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance, and will be carried out in accordance with Mid Sweden University’s Employment Procedures.

Terms of employment
Permanent employment consisting of 100% of full-time employment, starting on 1 August 2026. Salary is negotiated on an individual basis and is commensurate with similar positions in the Swedish academic context. 

Place of employment: Östersund

Information
For more detailed information contact the Head of department, Daniel Laven, daniel.laven@miun.se, tfn 010 142 86 20, Head of Discipline Peter Öhman, peter.ohman@miun.se, tfn 010 142 86 77 or Director of Studies Anna-Maria Jansson, anna-maria.jansson@miun.se, tfn. 010 142 84 14. 

Application
Application documents must be submitted in Swedish or English.

Applications must include the following materials: 

• CV
• Documentation of scientific and pedagogical qualifications and grades (including grades from any relevant courses in pedagogics)
• List of publications
• Up to 10 selected scientific works
• Written description of your scientific work
• Written description of your pedagogic qualifications and reflections (in Swedish referred to as a pedagogic portfolio)

Please refer to the to the Mid Sweden University, Faculty of Human Sciences’ rules and guidelines for detailed instructions. 

Please note that Swedish is the language of record at Mid Sweden University. This announcement has been translated from Swedish and in case of discrepancies, the Swedish version shall prevail. 

Please send in your application through our recruitment system by no later than 31 October 2025. 

Mid Sweden University has two campuses; in Sundsvall and in Östersund, both located close to students, colleagues and the surrounding society. At the same time, it is located conveniently close to the sea, forests and mountains, which provides a great quality of life. Here, new knowledge is created by means of internationally successful research and education that contribute to the development of our society. This way, we actively contribute to a sustainable future and a better world. Mid Sweden University works actively for equal opportunities and strives to embrace the qualities that diversity and equality bring to the organization. Prior to any recruitment work, Mid Sweden University has taken a position on consulting support, recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore kindly ask media vendors, recruitment sites and the like not to contact us.

• Contract type

  Full time

• First day of employment

  2026-08-01 or as agreed

• Salary

  Individual

• Number of positions

  1

• Working hours

  100%

• City

  Östersund

• County

  Jämtlands län

• Country

  Sweden

• Reference number

  MIUN 2025/1229

• Union representative
  • Per Bergman, Fackförbundet ST, 010-1428371
  • Börje Norlin, Saco, 010-1428594
• Published

  2025-08-12

• Last application date

  2025-10-31