Professor of Public Management

The Department of Management, Technology and Economics (D-MTEC, www.mtec.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position.

The public sector is grappling with increasingly complex societal challenges, underscoring the urgent need to transform public organisations through digital innovation, data-driven decision-making, and the creation of forward-looking public services. In response, the Professorship in Public Management is committed to advancing the theoretical foundations and pioneering practices that strengthen governance, enhance organisational performance, and promote accountability across public, governmental, and nonprofit sectors. The successful candidate is an internationally recognised scholar with an outstanding publication record in (Public) Management and demonstrated expertise across a broad range of topics, including organisation and management theory, public policy analysis, organisational behaviour, strategic management, information systems, public finance, and leadership in public and nonprofit institutions. A strong interest in emerging areas – such as how to transform public organisations through digital technology, advance evidence-based decision-making, introduce and apply artificial intelligence (AI), design innovative public service, and policy-based learning – is essential. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to contribute to public management at both national and international levels.

The professorship is expected to contribute to innovative teaching activities for a diverse student body at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as in continuing and executive education. At ETH Zurich, undergraduate level courses are generally taught in German or English, and graduate level courses are taught in English. A strong interest in bridging scientific research and practice, as well as in interdisciplinary collaboration in research and teaching with other departments and multi-disciplinary centers and networks is expected.

She/he is expected to propose and develop a state-of-the-art research agenda exploring contemporary urban challenges such as mitigating the effects of climate change, dealing more sustainably with resources and installing conditions for more socially just urban environments. She/he will cooperate with professorships in the Department of Architecture and across different ETH departments. Of particular importance is the collaboration with the professorships at the Institute of Landscape and Urban Studies (LUS) and strong interest in cooperation with the professorships at the Institute of Design and Architecture (IEA).

ETH Zurich is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer, values diversity, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

Please apply online: www.facultyaffairs.ethz.ch

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, three statements on a) research, b) teaching, c) leadership, a description of the three most important achievements, and a certificate of the highest degree. The letter of application should be addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 15 October 2025.