Associate professorship in digital transformation, organizing and STS at the IT University of C[...]

Associate Professorship in Digital Transformation, Organizing and STS at the IT University of Copenhagen

We hereby invite applicants who can contribute to strengthening the IT University’s research and teaching in how digital technologies affect organizing and organizational transformations, for instance how AI or new data management practices engender changes in public institutions, NGOs, or private companies. The candidates need to have a background in qualitative humanities or social sciences and be proficient in sociotechnical and ethnographic approaches to the topic. The position is open to candidates from different disciplines, but especially scholars in science and technology studies (STS) and neighboring fields are welcomed. The candidate will be a member of the section Technologies in Practice, but they will be expected to participate in interdisciplinary conversations across ITU’s different research sections, which includes computer science, design, and business studies.

We particularly welcome candidates who have a track record of conducting research on:

• Digital infrastructures
• Artificial intelligence in organizations and society
• Government data and computational processes
• The politics of digital transformation
• Digital transformations of work

The successful candidate will engage in interdisciplinary research and be able to deliver excellent research-based teaching on the areas mentioned above. The teaching will approximately involve a 50% teaching load and be within the BSc programme Global Business Informatics (GBI), the MSc programme Digital Innovation Management (DIM), or the professional master programme in IT Management (ILM). All courses in GBI and DIM are conducted in English. Teaching in ILM is usually conducted in Danish. We invite candidates to further familiarize themselves with the study programmes before applying.

Applicants will be evaluated based on the Competency Development Profiles for research and the Competency Development Profiles for teaching at the IT University, which outline the qualifications expected at the Associate Professor level.

The position requires academic qualifications at PhD level, and the candidate should have the ability to read/speak a Scandinavian language or the willingness to learn Danish.

In addition, candidates for the position should be able to:

• Attract external research funding
• Read/speak a Scandinavian language (or have the willingness to learn Danish)

General Information
The IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) is a teaching and research-based tertiary institution concerned with information technology (IT) and the opportunities it offers. The IT University has more than 160 full-time Faculty members. Research and teaching in information technology span all academic activities which involve computers including computer science, information and media sciences, humanities and social sciences, business impact, and the commercialization of IT.

Working at the IT University
Located in modern architecture, a 6-minute metro ride from the center of Copenhagen, the IT University offers an informal working environment, a varied everyday life, and a highly motivated, ambitious, skilled, and diverse international faculty, with PhD degrees from 17 different countries. The IT University is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself in actively and successfully pursuing an improved gender balance among students and among faculty.

Working in Copenhagen
Copenhagen has a solid educational system, a rich cultural life, universal healthcare, good childcare, and well-functioning infrastructure. Copenhagen is among the world’s most livable cities according to the Economist Global Liveability Index. Living and working in Copenhagen will be a good experience for you and your family.

Salary and Terms of Employment
Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the Ministry of Taxation’s agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and job structure for academic staff at Universities.

Application
The application and all other documents ought to be in English and must include:

• A motivated application (cover letter), including a detailed description of your qualifications and brief statements of research and teaching plans that relate to the criteria in ITU’s Competency Development Profile (
• A full CV, including name, address, phone number, e-mail, previous and present employment, and academic background
• Documentation of academic degrees (copy of degree certificates etc.)
• Copies of max. 5 different publications of research at a high international level in well-respected peer-reviewed venues that are relevant to the position (the publications should be numbered)
• Documentation of a) received observation and feedback on teaching, b) pedagogical experience and training courses as a teacher, c) a formal written assessment of teaching skills, and d) a teaching record within one or more of the teaching areas listed for the position
• A record of contributing to the goals of the institutions in which the candidate has worked, for example participation in committees, etc.

Applications without the above-mentioned required documents will not be assessed.

The applicant will be assessed according to the Appointment Order from the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation of 13 March 2012.

The IT University may use shortlisting in connection to the recruitment process. In case of shortlisting, the Chair of the hiring committee selects applicants for assessment in consultation with the hiring committee after the application deadline. All applicants are notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The shortlisting of candidates for assessment is based on the criteria in the job posting.

Further Information
Questions about the positions can be directed to the Head of Section, Christopher Gad, IT University of Copenhagen, Questions related to the application procedure may be directed to HR,

Application Procedure
You can only apply for this position through our e-recruitment system. Apply by pressing the button "Apply for position" in the job announcement on our website.

Please note that all application material will be destroyed after the assessment.

The IT University uses tests in connection with the recruitment process and we might upon request in the interview process contact 1-2 references.

Application deadline: 31st of January 2025, at 23:59 CET.

Applications/enclosures received after the application deadline will not be taken into consideration. If you submit an application, it is your responsibility to ensure that it arrives before the deadline, so please allow sufficient time for upload of publications and other documents.

At The IT University of Copenhagen, we have an international environment and view diversity as a valuable resource. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive working environment for all our employees and encourage all qualified applicants, regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation, or ethnic background to apply for the position.

The IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) was established in 1999 and is Denmark’s leading university focusing on IT research and education. We deliver state-of-the-art teaching and research within computer science, business IT, and digital design.

Our ambition is to create and share knowledge that is profound and leads to ground-breaking information technology and services for the benefit of humanity.

The university collaborates closely with industry, the public sector, and international researchers and is characterized by a strong entrepreneurial spirit among students as well as researchers.

ITU in Numbers

• 2600 students