Job Description

The Faculty of Management and Economics

, research area Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Controlling, Taxation (FAACT), at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum invites applications for the position of a

Professor W3 (m/f/d) in

Auditing and Corporate Governance

commencing April 1, 2026.



The holder of the position will represent the subject of

Auditing and Corporate Governance

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in research and teaching.





We are looking for a person with broad expertise and high didactic competence who represents the field of auditing and corporate governance in research and teaching across the board. The future position holder should ideally focus on the areas of digitalization/artificial intelligence in auditing or the examination of the regulatory framework for corporate governance and control. In addition to excellent performance in quantitative research, participation in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs offered by the faculty in German and English is required. In addition, a willingness to participate in the continuing education programs offered by the faculty (8a WPO Master's program, etc.) is expected. If the required German language skills are not fully available when taking up the position, it is expected that the candidate will prove his or her ability within 2 years. Furthermore, it is expected that the future chair holder will play a key role in shaping the transfer activities of the faculty and will transfer own research findings into practice.

Start:

April 1, 2026

Apply by:

2025-12-01

Requirements

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Positive evaluation as a junior professor, habilitation or equivalent academic achievement and evidence of special aptitude are just as much required as the willingness to participate in the self-governing bodies of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum and to generally get involved in university processes according to Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s mission statement. The candidate has to meet the appointment requirements according to section 36 ff. Hochschulgesetz NW.



We expect furthermore:

strong commitment in teaching; readiness to participate in interdisciplinary research; willingness and proven ability to attract significant third-party funded research projects; international networking.

Further information

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Complete applications (curriculum vitae, list of publications, proof of teaching experience, list of third-party funds obtained and copies of certificates) should be sent by 2025-12-01 via our online application portal.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.

Contacts for further information

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Prof. Dr. Thorsten Knauer Tel.: +49 234 32 22892





We look forward to receiving your application via our

online application portal

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Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 5124

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Online application