Special Professor Business ethics and environmental sustainability from a humanistic perspective
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Do you want to work from a humanist perspective on societal change and make an impact in higher education? The University of Groningen (RUG) and the Socrates Foundation are jointly seeking an inspiring and innovative researcher to serve as a special professor in business ethics and ecological sustainability. In this role, you will help shape the next generation and investigate important issues around ethics and sustainability. This is your chance to contribute to groundbreaking research and education, and to collaborate with colleagues who share your vision.
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Special Professor Business ethics and environmental sustainability from a humanistic perspective
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What are you going to do?
Within the faculties of Philosophy (0.2 FTE) and Economics & Business (0.0 FTE), and in collaboration with the Socrates Foundation, we are looking for a special professor in business ethics and ecological sustainability from a humanist perspective. This is a five-year appointment for 8 hours per week. Reappointment is possible after evaluation. The position is unpaid. The Socrates Foundation will provide an annual expense allowance to support your work.
This special chair offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative research and education focused on business ethics and ecological sustainability. The special professor will contribute to both education and research that is socially relevant and addresses the challenges of our time, such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, and the social responsibility of businesses. The role includes the regular duties of a professor in the areas of education and research. As a special professor at the RUG, you will fulfill the following tasks:
Education
Developing and providing education in the field of business ethics and ecological sustainability from a humanist perspective, with an emphasis on transdisciplinarity and innovation.
Specifically: offering an elective course for master’s students that is accessible to students from various faculties and external interested parties, including students from diverse backgrounds.
The education will focus on current normative issues related to business ethics and ecological sustainability.
Research
Conducting research that connects with major societal challenges, with a focus on the role of businesses and ecological sustainability.
Important research themes may include: the responsibility of businesses for ecological sustainability, the role of stakeholders such as shareholders and consumers, and the ethical aspects of sustainable entrepreneurship, ecological justice, human rights, climate, biodiversity, and finance.
Impact
Societal impact is crucial for Socrates chairs. This means, in particular, actively contributing to the public debate on the responsibility of businesses regarding sustainability issues.
Who are you?
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, gender identities, and ages, and specifically encourage applications from candidates who are typically underrepresented in academia.
We strive for a work environment that embraces diversity and inclusivity, where different perspectives contribute to excellence in education and research.
You have:
- Academic background: a PhD in a relevant discipline (preferably philosophy), with expertise in business ethics and ecological sustainability.
- Research experience: a demonstrable research reputation or professional experience in a field relevant to the chair.
- Teaching experience: an excellent teacher with a passion for educational innovation and experience in teaching diverse groups of students.
- Leadership qualities: able to demonstrate inspiring academic leadership, with a coaching and inclusive approach, and an eye for diversity and collaboration.
- Humanist perspective: an ability to integrate humanist values in an open and non-dogmatic way in education and research, as well as in the broader public sphere.
- Collaboration: a willingness to collaborate with colleagues in the two participating faculties (Philosophy, Economics & Business) and the Centre for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.
What can you expect from us?
- 232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.
- End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.
- Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Unpaid (the above terms and conditions of employment do not apply to unpaid staff). This is a challenging and socially relevant position (0.2 FTE) in which you can contribute to education and research in a transdisciplinary and open environment. An inclusive and supportive work environment that embraces diversity in all its forms and where everyone has the opportunity to grow.
Where will you be working?
At the University of Groningen (RUG), researchers across all branches of science and technology work on scientific challenges and societal issues. Lecturers train their students for meaningful careers in science or beyond. Interdisciplinary research and education, knowledge sharing, and collaboration with companies, government institutions, and societal organizations are highly valued at this top 100 university. RUG aims to be an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working environment that invites you to contribute your value.
The Faculty of Philosophy is a small-scale faculty within the University of Groningen. With approximately 90 staff and 480 students, we are a close academic community known for its openness, approachability, and an informal working culture. We value both fundamental and applied research, often working in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary settings. Our teaching and research have long been held in high regard by national and international review committees. The Faculty is widely recognized as one of Europe’s leading philosophical centres. We are organized into three departments: Theoretical Philosophy, History of Philosophy and Ethics, and Social and Political Philosophy. If you would like to learn more about the Faculty of Philosophy, visit rug.nl/wijsbegeerte.
As a special professor, you will play an important role within the faculties of Philosophy (where you will be embedded in the Department of Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy) and Economics & Business (where you will join the section Business Ethics & Corporate Sustainability) at the University of Groningen, as well as in the interfaculty Centre for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.
There is extensive expertise available in areas such as organizational ethics, feminist philosophy, philosophy and policy, financial ethics, business ethics, sustainable banking, and finance. Research collaboration on the themes of the chair takes place in the Centre for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.
The Socrates Foundation is an institution that promotes the exchange of ideas on fundamental societal and cultural issues with which modern humanism is confronted, and the scientific reflection on the foundations and backgrounds of humanism. Establishing and maintaining humanist special chairs at Dutch universities contributes to this. The Socrates Foundation is a working foundation of the Humanist Association.
Application procedure
After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation by email.
The selection committee assesses your application and you will receive a response at the latest two weeks after the closing date.
We would like to get to know each other better in a first interview, which can take place either online or on location.
We may schedule a second interview with you. Depending on the position, this interview can be complemented with an assessment or guest lecture.
After a positive interview, we will discuss the terms of employment together. When everything is completed, we are happy to welcome you at the University of Groningen!
Interested?
Does this vacancy appeal to you? If so, click on the button below and apply straightaway.
Please add the following documents to your application:
- CV.
- Cover letter.
Do you have any questions or need more information?
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Lisa Herzog
Full Professor
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Lisa Herzog
Full Professor
L.M.Herzog@rug.nl
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