Professorship for Digital Leadership, Culture & Ethics (m / f / d)

Your mission

(Ref : People & Organization)

The Position at XU :

At XU, we are not producing employees – we create explorers. We are seeking a scholar-practitioner to address the human dimension of digital transformation. You will teach future leaders how to navigate culture, ethics, and organizational change in a tech-driven world. Within our applied, interactive AI-core learning framework, you will focus on human-centric sustainable leadership.

Key Responsibilities :

You will assume duties in teaching, research, and academic self-administration in accordance with § 42 and § 43 BbgHG.

Teaching & Student Supervision : Teaching modules in the study program in classroom, blended, and online formats. This includes module responsibility, examination acceptance, and student supervision.

Program Development : Active participation in the further development of study programs, quality assurance, and accreditation procedures. This involves the conception, creation, and adaptation of teaching and learning materials.

Research & Transfer : Development of a distinct personal research profile and publication of results. You will initiate, expand, and maintain cooperation with partners in industry and research.

Administration : Active participation in academic administration, committee work, and student recruitment events.

Teaching Responsibilities :

You will be responsible for teaching modules such as :

Leadership Skills

Philosophy, Ethics & Human Centricity

Wisdom, Cultural Perception & Leadership

Future of Work

Scrum & Agile Project Management

Business & Professional Skills

Your profile

Your Profile & Research Focus :

While a broad understanding of the field is expected, we seek a candidate who can deepen at least one of the following core areas :

Digital Leadership : Leading in agile, hybrid, and remote environments.

Digital Ethics : Value-based leadership, philosophy of technology, and corporate responsibility.

Culture & New Work : Ecosystem and Organizational development, future of work, and competence shifts.

Change Management : Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum) as a cultural practice.

Requirements (§ 43 BbgHG) :

Completed university degree and a PhD ( magna cum laude or equivalent) in social sciences, psychology, or management.

Pedagogical aptitude for teaching in English.

Minimum of   3 years professional experience , of which at least   2 years were spent outside the university sector.

Relevant practical experience in   HR, organizational development, consulting, or management (Software development experience is   not required).

Experience in acquiring third-party funding is considered an asset.

Why us?

What We Offer :

Start Date : Ideally Summer Semester 2026.

A permanent employment contract (

part-time min. 50% or full-time ).

A versatile, innovative, and international work environment in cooperation with renowned partner universities.

Lean hierarchies in a dynamic, entrepreneurial university environment.

Responsibility, creative freedom, and the opportunity for personal and professional development.

Join XU :

Help us shape the digital future. We offer a creative, interdisciplinary environment, the freedom to develop new curricula, and strong industry networks.

Apply Now :

Please address your application to our President, Filipe de Castro Soeiro, and submit it via email including your CV, publication list, and proof of professional practice.

About us

XU Exponential University is a dynamic, state-recognized University of Applied Sciences located in the Potsdam / Berlin metropolitan area. We do not just produce employees –

we create explorers .

Our concept combines academic rigor with a

practice-based education model : Learning through doing with real projects, real partners, and real impact. Our true differentiator is

applied, interactive AI-core learning . All our programs revolve around AI applications, covering fields from digital business to data, robotics, and enterprise IoT. We are dedicated to translating pedagogy into the AI world and educating the pioneers of the digital transformation.