Information for Applicants for a Professorship in Business Informatics Information Engineering Johannes Kepler University of Linz, Altenberger Straße 69, A-4040 Linz, Austria, www.jku.at, DVR 0093696
I. THE JOHANNES KEPLER UNIVERSITY LINZ (AUSTRIA) 3 II. THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS 4 III. THE FIELD OF BUSINESS INFORMATICS 5 IV. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION BUSINESS INFORMATICS - INFORMATION ENGINEERING 6 1. The Subject Area... 6 2. Research... 6 3. Teaching... 8 4. Additional Requirements... 9 5. Activities Significance and Time Span... 10 6. Application Procedure... 10 7. Information... 11 V. LEGAL CONTINGENCIES 11 1. Terms of Employment... 12 2. Pension Regulations... 12 VI. SALARY 12 Professorship in Business Informatics Information Engineering Page 2
I. The Johannes Kepler University Linz (Austria) The Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU Linz, http://www.jku.at/) is a young European university with an expert focus on the academic areas of social and economic sciences, law, natural sciences and engineering. During its forty year history, the university has achieved a national and international standing with its manifold achievements in research and teaching resulting from a unique combination of studies and research in economic and social sciences, law, natural sciences and engineering and research facilities. Interdisciplinary collaboration and close ties to local businesses and the community have helped to establish its principle direction. By upholding principles of unity in research and teaching as well as fostering advanced methods of knowledge transfer, the JKU Linz generates and provides services for the greater good of society, the business community, fine arts and culture. Core target groups include students, the scientific community as well as organizations representing private and public life. As the largest institution of research and education in Upper Austria, and thus as a knowledge transfer center, the university contributes to the continual support and development of Upper Austria s dynamic economic region. The JKU is also actively involved in competence centers, and has developed spin-off programs that support the establishment of new companies. The JKU has defined the principle guidelines for its future development in its profile and strategy concept. One of the university s many unique features is the consolidation of three faculties Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Faculty of Law Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences Faculty of Medicine located in a campus area comprised of 350.000 m², north of the city of Linz. The JKU s strategic objective is to become one of Europe s top-rated universities. Research excellence is a basic requirement and the JKU has decided to feature its research as Fields of Excellence. These Fields of Excellence cover a broad base and focus on all of the areas in which JKU academics and scientists excel, including the areas in which they are recognized internationally and recognized for excellence in research. Great potential for research at the JKU lies in merging expertise at the four faculties in social sciences & business, law, natural sciences & engineering, and medicine. The interdisciplinary nature of research is to be a trademark of the JKU and a university that also follows international trends. Interdisciplinary research at the JKU is showcased in the following fields of excellence: Computation in Informatics & Mathematics Management & Innovation Mechatronics and Information Processing Professorship in Business Informatics Information Engineering Page 3
Nano, Bio & Polymer Systems: From Structure to Function Social Systems, Markets & Welfare States Business Law These fields of excellence contribute to raising the JKU s research profile, increasing the potential of research and intertwine existing areas of research. Although Business Informatics at the JKU is a part of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics and Business, teaching and research is conducted with other faculties, particularly the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences. II. The Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics and Business The Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics and Business is comprised of 34 institutes active in the following fields of base-knowledge research as well as areas of application oriented research: Business Administration and Business Informatics Economics Sociology Education and Psychology Statistics Social and Welfare Policy History and Philosophy The academic degree programs in social sciences, business and economics guarantee a practice-oriented, hands-on and advanced education: Academic Degree Programs (WS 2014/15) First-Semester Enrollment Enrollment Numbers in Degree Programs Business Administration, specialization in International Business Administration, Business Administration, Economics, E- business Management. The respective areas of specialization correspond to full degree programs 412 3264 in corresponding fields of study, i.e. busi- ness administration or economics (Bachelor, Master s programs / Diploma degree program). Sociology (Bachelor s/master s Degree Program) 191 790 Social Economics (Bachelor s, Master s programs / Diploma degree program) 122 973 Professorship in Business Informatics Information Engineering Page 4
Business Informatics (Bachelor s, Master s programs / Diploma degree program) 148 785 Business Education (Diploma Degree Program) 287 1379 Statistics (Bachelor s/master s Degree Program) 22 108 Business Administration (Diploma Degree Program) - 3 Comparative Social Policy and Welfare (Master s Degree Program) 23 32 Digital Business Management (Master s Degree Program) 29 63 Finance and Accounting (Master s Degree Program) 26 80 Economics (Master s Degree Program) 13 43 General Management (Master s Degree Program) 63 168 General Management Double Degree ESC Troyes (Master s Degree Program) 1 1 Global Business (Master s Degree Program) 2 14 Global Business Russia/Italy (Master s Degree Program) 4 8 Cultural Studies (Bachelor s Degree Program) 127 354 Management and Applied Economics (Master s Degree Program) 26 80 Political Education (Master s Degree Program) 72 275 Web Sciences (Master s Degree Program) 50 171 PhD Program in Economics (Doctorate Degree Program) 15 64 Social Sciences, Economics and Business (Doctorate Degree Program) 52 334 Humanities and Cultural Sciences (Doctorate Degree Program) 9 50 Homepage: http://www.sowi.jku.at III. The Field of Business Informatics Institute classification in Business Informatics follows an independent structure in accordance to content intended to provide visible transparency on the engineering aspect of Business Informatics. The subject area of Business Informatics at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics and Business is comprised of the following institutes: Professorship in Business Informatics Information Engineering Page 5
Information Engineering (the department currently seeking a department head) Software Engineering Data & Knowledge Engineering and Communications Engineering The Institute for Business Informatics provides courses primarily in support of the undergraduate degree program in Business Informatics and the Master s degree program in Business Informatics. The department is supported by institutes at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics & Business, the Faculty of Engineering & Natural Sciences, and the Faculty of Law. The Institute for Business Informatics is also involved in the doctorate degree program Doktorat der Sozial- und Wirtschaftswissenschaften and in the curriculum of other academic degree programs (such as the Bachelor s degree program in Business Informatics, the Master s degree program in Computer Sciences, the Master s degree program in Web Sciences, the Diploma degree program in Business Education). However, the basic program in Information Processing for students at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics & Business outside of Business Informatics is not one of the department s tasks and is carried out by the Institute of Data Processing under Social and Economic Sciences. The professorship position advertised here is for a teaching position, particularly in the fields of Information Management and Information Engineering (in the undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Business Informatics). IV. General Requirements for the Position Business Informatics - Information Engineering 1. The Subject Area Business Informatics - as lived and taught at the Johannes Kepler University - is the science of designing, developing, and applying computer-supported information systems. Business Informatics is an interdisciplinary field in which business administration and computer sciences converge and where methods and models are explored and developed using organizational strategies corresponding with information processing. The subject area of Business Informatics is information systems in business and administration. Information systems are socio-technical systems (humans, task, and technology systems) that are comprised of human, task-specific and technological components. They support the collection, structuring, processing, delivery, allocation, communication, and use of data, information, and knowledge as well as their transformation. They contribute to coordinating, managing, and controlling valueadded and administrative processes as well as their automation, integration and visualization under economic and effect-oriented criteria. Information systems should support product, process, and business model innovation. Ideally, the successful candidate will be an expert in business sciences but possess a strong focus on engineering and technology. 2. Research The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research at a corresponding international level in the field of Business Informatics, particularly in Information Professorship in Business Informatics Information Engineering Page 6
Management and Information Engineering. Business Informatics explores information systems with the objective to describe, explain, predict, and design their structures and behaviors. Information Management explores the strategic, administrative and operative planning, management and monitoring of hardware and software systems, data, people, and processes. Information Engineering focuses on the study of information management methodology, meaning the methods, techniques, tools, and their applications. The successful candidate will be expected to cover the following areas of research: Concepts and Methods in Information Management: Evaluation and (further) development of process models, concepts, methods, and tools found in strategic, administrative, and operative areas of information management, such as in the fields of Strategic IT Development, Quality Management, IT Controlling, Security and Risk Management, Business Processes and Knowledge Management. Evaluation, Design and Optimization of Information Systems: Evaluation and assessment of information systems with the goal of determining effectiveness and cost-effectiveness as well as potential for improvement. Theory-based developments and testing process models, concepts, methods, and tools for the design, implementation and optimization of information systems. Technological Assessment: Analysis of the impact of the use of information systems on organizational structures and processes as well as acting individuals. Theoretical Foundations: (Further) development and application of theories and methods to acquire knowledge and assurance in the field of Business Informatics, particularly in Information Management and Information Engineering. The successful candidate will be expected to be in a position to initiate and implement research activities in these areas, conduct a high-standard of scientific research, and earn international recognition in this field of research. The candidate s application regarding his/her qualifications for the position will be considered under the following criteria: Post-doctorate degree (venia docendi) in the field of Business Informatics or a comparable internationally recognized post-doctorate degree The quality, quantity and visibility of existing publications in the field of Information Management and Information Engineering (Citation Index, Hirsch Factor) The number of academic and scientific lectures/presentations at international symposia in the field of Information Management and Information Engineering The successful candidate should be well-established in the international research community, be an active member in academic/scientific associations and/or be an active member on editorial boards; have invitations as a key note speaker Professorship in Business Informatics Information Engineering Page 7
The successful candidate will possess relevant, specialist expertise and skills in empirical methods The successful candidate should will possess relevant specialist experience, particularly leadership experience at a university in Austria and/or abroad and at research facilities (name of institution(s), type(s) of activity, duration) The quality and quantity of implemented and planned research projects Experience in the management of and participation in interdisciplinary baseknowledge and applied research projects and/or research groups in the field of Information Management and Information Engineering Acquisition of external funding and research grants awarded by national and international funding agencies Experience working with businesses and companies 3. Teaching The successful candidate will be expected to Take part in the education of students enrolled in Business Informatics at all levels of qualification, particularly in the fields of Information Management and Information Engineering Take part in the education of selected fields in Computer Sciences and Social and Economic Sciences. Due to the program s international character, the successful candidate will be expected to teach and lecture in Business Informatics in both German and English as well as take part in other programs at the JKU. The candidate s application regarding qualifications will be based on the following criteria: The quality and quantity of courses taught at Austrian universities and/or universities abroad and/or at base-knowledge research institutions in the fields of Information Management and Information Engineering Didactic qualifications Research-led teaching experience Media literacy Evaluation results in the field of teaching Experience in supervising all levels of academic papers Professorship in Business Informatics Information Engineering Page 8
Concept for education in the field of Information Management and Information Engineering 4. Additional Requirements Leadership Skills To ensure a well-managed department, the successful candidate is not only expected to have key professional qualifications but also be conscientious and possess strong social skills. Cooperation and Knowledge Transfer The successful candidate will be expected to initiate and take part in cooperation efforts beyond faculty borders. Applicants who do not speak German will be expected to acquire active language skills as quickly as possible and at a level that will allow him/her to take part in university administrative tasks. In the context of knowledge transfer, work with (post-graduate) educational institutions and contact with the local business community is in the foreground. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with companies and other organizations. Collaboration efforts also include the acquisition of external funding in support of research and teaching. Advancement of Women In compliance with proposals for the advancement of women, experience in human resource development and affirmative action programs for women as well as participation in gender mainstreaming projects will be considered. If available, please submit relevant documentation with the application. Internationalization The successful candidate will possess international experience in the form of having had extended stays abroad. The candidate s application regarding his/her qualifications for the position will be considered under the following criteria: Experience in managing a university or research facility, or a comparable institution/department Experience in successful employee management Research cooperation with the local business community and administration Experience in the development and implementation of academic and postgraduate teaching and continuing education programs Proven experience in human resource development and policies for the advancement of women Professorship in Business Informatics Information Engineering Page 9
Relevant professional experience abroad to an appropriate extent 5. Activities Significance and Time Span The workload distribution between teaching, research and administrative duties is as follows: 40% teaching, 40% research and 20% administrative duties. The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in administrative committees. 6. Application Procedure Prospective applicants for the professorship in Business Informatics-Information Engineering are requested to send the following documentation in electronic form to: bewerbung@jku.at. If documents cannot be sent in electronic format, they are to be sent in quintuplet copy and should arrive at the Rector s office no later than one week after the end of the application deadline. General Information 1. Application Form 2. Letter of Motivation (1 page) 3. Tabular Curriculum Vitae 4. Academic diplomas (Ph.D., Post-Doctorate Degree) Research 1. Proof of completed post-doctorate degree (venia docendi) in Business Informatics or a comparable, internationally recognized post-doctorate qualification 2. List of publications 3. Five of your most important publications 4. List of academic and scientific presentations/lectures 5. Summarized overview of professional experience at Austrian universities, universities abroad, and/or research facilities (name of institution, type of activity, duration) 6. Proof of collaboration and/or management of research projects (particularly international projects) in base-knowledge and application oriented areas (position, project volume, contracting party and/or funding source, duration, project manager incl. number of team members, full-time equivalence in project management) 7. Planned research and publication projects in the fields of Information Management and Information Engineering (submit a 1-page research concept) 8. List of memberships in scientific associations and on editorial boards of relevant academic journals relevant to business informatics Professorship in Business Informatics Information Engineering Page 10
9. Practical, hands-on experience outside of an academic (university or research facility) environment (organization, position, duration) Teaching 1. List of courses taught at Austrian universities and at universities abroad as well as other institutions in the tertiary educational sector in the past five years (please include name of institution(s), course title, language, course scope and duration) 2. List of supervised qualification academic papers (Master s/diploma degree theses, dissertations) from the past five years 3. Proof of didactic qualifications 4. List of teaching evaluation results from courses taught during the past two semesters 5. Experience and collaboration in international study programs 6. A teaching concept in Information Management and Information Engineering (1 page) 7. Three syllabi of selected courses you have held in the area of Information Management and Information Engineering that are considered to be of particular high quality and/or cutting-edge Additional Verification 1. List of all activities to develop and implement educational postgraduate programs (please include the name of the institution(s), name of program(s), type of program(s), scope and duration of the activity) 2. Experience in managing an academic department and/or research groups 3. Experience in staff development and policies for the advancement of women 7. Information If you have any questions, please contact o.univ.-prof. Dr. Gustav Pomberger: Phone: +43 (732) 2468-4242, E-mail: gustav.pomberger@jku.at V. Legal Contingencies The Universities Act 2002 (http://www.unigesetz.at/), effective as of January 1, 2004, completely re-organized the structure of Austrian universities: Austrian universities are now independent, publicly authorized institutions possessing full legal capacity of an enterprise-like structure. They are independently financed on the basis of a three-year service level agreement with the Austrian government, have a global budget at their disposal, and are not subject to any directives from the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy. Professorship in Business Informatics Information Engineering Page 11
1. Terms of Employment As of 1 January 2004, all terms of employment, including a university professorship, are subject to the Private Sector Employees Act. The appointment as a university professor therefore represents employment by work contract with the university. The legal framework for this contract is provided by the Private Sector Employees Act with regulations governing labor laws, social welfare laws and pension laws along with the Collective Agreement which will be concluded. An evaluation of all teaching and research activities will be conducted after a 4-year period to assess the fulfillment of all target agreements. In compliance with the Universities Act 2002 and the Collective Agreement for employees, university professors are covered by increased protection against dismissal. 2. Pension Regulations a. Pension The pension account at the Pension Insurance Fund (PVA) calculates the basis for your pension. All pension account holders Allen PensionskontoinhaberInnen werden für Versicherungszeiten jährlich Teilgutschriften eingetragen, die 1,78 Prozent der jährlichen Beitragsgrundlagen betragen und diese sind mit der Höchstbemessungsgrundlage gedeckelt. Die Summe der Teilgutschriften bildet die Gesamtgutschrift, diese wird jedes Jahr aufgewertet. Die Gesamtgutschrift geteilt durch 14 ergibt die monatliche Bruttopension. For more information on the state pension, please contact the PVA directly. b. Company Pension Fund for University Professors In compliance with the Universities Act 2002, a special pension scheme is provided for university professors and has been agreed upon in a Collective Agreement. Since October 1, 2011, the contribution payment made by the university is 10% for the set minimum salary. Voluntary salary payments agreed upon aside from the collective agreement minimum salary are not a part of the base calculation of the contribution payments. VI. Salary The amount of the minimum salary for Group A 1 (professorship) has been determined in the collective agreement for university employees and is a gross annual salary of 66,953.60 Euros per year (last update: 2015). Payment is allocated in 14 equal amounts, whereby two parts are special allocated payments Agreements for an amount over the minimum salary set by the collective agreement can be concretely finalized in an employment contract. The position as Professor of Business informatics Information Engineering provides a provision (on a voluntary basis) to agree on a salary over the minimum salary set by the collective agreement. Independent of the current position (current salary), Professorship in Business Informatics Information Engineering Page 12
the amount of the gross annual salary (collective agreement minimum salary plus voluntary additional amount) can be between 80,000 to 100,000. The net amount will depend on personal factors; as a guideline it can be assumed that a gross annual salary of 80,000 will be an annual net amount of approximately 50,000. After a positive evaluation every six years 4 times in all there will be an advance to the next pay grade in accordance to the salary bracket in collective agreement for job category A1. Professorship in Business Informatics Information Engineering Page 13