Professor (m/f/d) for E-Commerce and Digital Platform Economics

Location: Potsdam / Berlin

Employment type: Full-time, Temporary

Your Responsibilities

The opportunity:

The purpose of this position is to contribute to the academic excellence and strategic development of Gisma University of Applied Sciences through high-quality teaching, impactful research, and active participation within the academic community. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping and delivering innovative programmes in HR Analytics, Strategic Talent Management, and Work Innovation, with a focus on integrating data-driven workforce planning, digital employee experience platforms, and organizational network analysis into the curriculum. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with an international student body, collaborate with industry and research partners, and influence the evolution of human resources education in a highly quantitative, technological environment.

Key Activities & Responsibilities:

• Module responsibility and teaching of Gisma’s Bachelor and Master programmes, particularly in the fields of E-Commerce Strategy, Digital Platform Economics, Marketplace Management, Digital Consumer Behaviour, and multi-sided platform optimization, as well as examination, assessments, and student supervision.
• Active participation in programme development, quality assurance, and the integration of relevant applied tools and methodologies into the curriculum.
• Design and continuous update of contemporary teaching and learning materials aligned with advancements in the sector.
• Initiate, expand, and maintain cooperation with partners in industry and research organisations, particularly in e-commerce marketplaces, digital platform tech firms, digital marketing agencies, and retail-tech innovations.
• Participation in national and international accreditation procedures, as required.
• Active engagement in academic administration and committee work.
• Further development of a personal and institutional research profile in E-Commerce Business Models, Platform Governance and Regulation, Network Effects, or Digital Market Microeconomics, publication of results in high-quality journals, and engagement in public dissemination.
• Support outreach activities, including student recruitment events and promotion of related business study pathways.

Your profile

For an appointment, you must fulfil all requirements according to Section 41 ff of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act (BbgHG). See the following link: §41 ff. BbgHG.

In addition, you demonstrate:

• Completed university studies in a relevant discipline such as E-Commerce, Digital Business, Economics with a focus on industrial/platform organization, Digital Marketing, or Business Information Systems.
• Proof of extraordinary qualification for scientific work in the form of an outstanding doctorate and/or a strong record of high-impact, peer-reviewed publications.
• A minimum of three years of qualified professional experience, including at least two years outside a university environment, gained after a master's degree or equivalent.
• Proven university-level teaching experience, with competence in blended, online, and interactive learning methodologies. Student evaluations should reflect excellent pedagogical aptitude.
• A strong affinity for cutting-edge methodologies, software, and tools, specifically related to e-commerce engine architectures, platform management platforms, conversion optimization tools, and web traffic analytics engines.
• Fluency in English for teaching and research purposes; international academic or industry experience is highly valued.
• A publication record in fields matching the professorship scope or relevant digital ecosystems.
• Experience in developing and leading research projects, ideally with success in acquiring third-party funding.
• Innovative perspectives for advancing research and curriculum in the specified professorship domain.
• Experience in curriculum development and accreditation processes is an asset.

Why us?

• The opportunity to work with a great team in a dynamic and international culture
• The opportunity to play a leading role in launching new campus-wide initiatives and academic events as part of our strategic growth
• The opportunity to develop and implement new ideas and concepts that will contribute to the development and reputation of the institution.
• Continuous support for your personal and professional development.
• As a rapidly growing institution, the University values the contributions of its faculty and recognises that sustained engagement, performance, and scholarly activity are integral to advancing the institution’s strategic objectives and shaping its future academic direction.

Interested?

Then we look forward to hearing from you. Please share your application to: Jobs at Gisma. Your application should include the following documents: CV, Cover Letter and Reference, Certificates, Industry letters, Publications list.

As an employer, we are committed to equal opportunity and support for minorities. We do not discriminate based on ethnic origin, skin colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or legally protected status.