Full Professor for Collective Action, Compliance and (private sector) Anti-Corruption
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- Austria
- Closing date
- Jan 2, 2017
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- Sector
- Business and Finance, Science, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Law
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
This Job Description illustrates the job profile, including the responsibilities, skills, education, and professional experience required for the post of Full Professor for Collective Action, Compliance and (private sector) Anti-Corruption, classified AC 3, in the Academic Branch of the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA).
Profile
Within IACA’s organizational structure and following its international, interdisciplinary, intersectoral, integrative, and sustainable approach, the Full Professor co-develops and chairs the unit for collective action, compliance, and (private sector) anti-corruption. He/she has an established and substantial record of research and teaching at the highest international standards and a demonstrated capacity and willingness for academic leadership at the institutional, national, and international level.
The unit for collective action, compliance, and (private sector) anti-corruption acts as an international vanguard for innovative education and research on collective action, compliance, and (private sector) anti-corruption. To this end, the incumbent teaches and researches on collective action, compliance, and (private sector) anti-corruption. He/she coordinates and cooperates with team members, contributes to and supervises relevant processes, the workflow, results, and the functioning within the team, as well as the organization. The incumbent reports to senior management, as defined by the Dean.
The incumbent’s place of employment is at the IACA campus in a multinational environment. He/she may also be sent to IACA’s other offices or to those of partners, contractors, or other third parties, in Austria or abroad. He/she may also be tasked to go on official missions abroad, as work requires, and thus must hold valid national travel documents. He/she is required to devote working hours to, inter alia, leading and managing the unit, undertaking education and research, engaging in complex conceptual issues, quality management matters, planning, communication, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent is a scholar of international distinction with an exceptional track record of research on compliance, economics, finance, (business) ethics, (business) law, management, or on other relevant law and/or social science fields, preferably already with a strong and clear focus on compliance and anti-corruption.
The successful candidate leads, further develops, and contributes to the unit for collective action, compliance, and (private sector) anti-corruption at IACA. He/she lectures and presents in IACA’s academic and non-academic programmes, at conferences, international events, and other activities. He/she also develops and supports professional partnerships and activities by working closely with senior representatives from,
among others, international organizations, other educational and research institutions, business corporations, civil society entities, etc.
He/she is particularly responsible for researching on the topics of collective action, compliance, and (private sector) anti-corruption with his/her team.
In this context, the incumbent monitors, analyzes, and contributes to global compliance and anti-corruption trends, especially in the private sector, including best practices, common standards, benchmarks, new developments and trends, risks and challenges, and provides strategic policy advice to IACA.
The incumbent works on planning issues and the development of detailed proposals for potential academic and non-academic programmes, activities, and research projects. He/she develops, implements, coordinates, and supervises these proposals, as approved by his/her superiors, and ensures that the managerial, administrative, logistical, and infrastructural framework is prepared, implemented, and further developed in this respect. The incumbent may also serve as Programme Director of a new Master’s programme at IACA and will substantially contribute to its further development and implementation.
He/she is responsible for safeguarding proper and reliable (knowledge) management with regard to the tasks of his/her team, and for coordinating and cooperating with internal and external partners for the programmes and activities he/she is in charge of. He/she also compiles and submits necessary reports to his/her superiors and advises them on related policy and academic issues. Furthermore, he/she regularly engages in and oversees the training and guidance of his/her team, including partnering with and visiting staff and interns, advising and coaching them on subject matter issues as well as on workflow, administrative practices, and procedures.
He/she contributes to the development and maintenance of the IACA’s distinctive character as a centre of excellence in the field of anti-corruption training, education, and research. In line with IACA’s team spirit, he/she occasionally works on other tasks given by his/her superiors, not related to his/her appointment, but where his/her work, experience, and skills are an asset and/or immediate shortage of personnel capabilities so requires.
The main duties of the post are as follows:
- To further develop, lead, and contribute to the unit of collective action, compliance, and (private sector) anti-corruption at IACA,
- To provide academic leadership in research and teaching in the field of collective action, compliance, and (private sector) anti-corruption,
- To undertake original research leading to influential publications and substantial contributions in the field of collective action, compliance, and (private sector) anticorruption,
- To contribute to the overall development of IACA’s profile as a global centre of excellence for anti-corruption education, training, and research of the highest academic standard,
- To develop and implement academic and non-academic programmes and activities with a special focus on collective action, compliance, and (private sector) anticorruption,
- To serve as Programme Director of a new Master’s programme and to substantially contribute to its further development and implementation,
- To provide (strategic) policy advice on collective action, compliance, and (private sector) anti-corruption to relevant stakeholders,
- To contribute to the design and delivery of IACA’s academic degrees and its (executive) education programmes,
- To contribute to graduate teaching and academic supervision of students at IACA,
- To obtain research funding and explore opportunities for future funding,
- To undertake managerial, supervising, and administrative duties as required, and
- To participate in and contribute to IACA’s overall development.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be judged against the criteria set out below. Applicants should ensure that their application clearly demonstrates how they believe that their skills and experience meet these criteria.
The incumbent has:
- An international reputation for excellence in research and scholarship in fields related to collective action, compliance, and (private sector) anti-corruption,
- Excellent knowledge of the global collective action, compliance, and anti-corruption discourse and agenda, and a thorough understanding of the social, economic, political, and historical trends and developments in these fields,
- A proven record of providing effective and inspirational teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate levels,
- A proven potential and strong willingness to undertake original research of significance to the fields of collective action, compliance, and (private sector) anticorruption,
- An outstanding track record of peer-reviewed articles in relevant international journals,
- A proven ability and determination to lead, coach, and develop a unit for collective action, compliance, and (private sector) anti-corruption,
- Sound knowledge of international academic standards and frameworks, such as the Bologna Process,
- Excellent managerial skills,
- Creativity and a good sense for producing innovative ideas and concepts,
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English,
- Profound analytical skills, and is an effective problem solver, a dedicated team player and, at the same time, an inspiring and demanding team leader,
- Strong record in obtaining research funding and in strategic planning for future funding opportunities,
- A proven record of policy advice to businesses, governments, intergovernmental and/or non-governmental organizations (preferably in the fields of collective action, compliance, and (private sector) anti-corruption),
- A proven ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally to academic and non-academic audiences,
- A proven ability and dedication to work independently and within a multinational environment with people of different professional and cultural backgrounds,
- Ability and dedication to co-develop and shape new areas for professional engagement and to substantially contribute to the mid- and long-term development of new academic programmes and research projects at IACA,
- An in-depth-knowledge of the characteristics of international organizations, and demonstrates a sound understanding of cultural and linguistic diversity,
- A proven ability and readiness to work well under pressure, adapting to challenging and changing environments and deadlines,
- A proven ability to handle contemporary computer software (in particular MS Office),
- Ability and readiness to travel and represent IACA abroad in bilateral and multilateral environments, and
- Ability and commitment to adapt to and foster IACA’s dual nature as an intergovernmental organization and academic institution.
Educational requirements
The Full Professor for Collective Action, Compliance, and (private sector) Anti-Corruption holds a Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent qualification) in a job-related field such as economics, finance, (business) ethics, (business) law, management, or in another relevant law and/or social science field, preferably with a clear and strong focus on compliance and anticorruption. Additional (academic) qualifications in a job-related field, additional languages, as well as periods of researching and/or teaching abroad are considered an asset.
Professional Experience
At least ten (10) years of post-doctoral scholarly experience in the field of compliance, economics, finance, (business) ethics, (business) law, management, or in another relevant law and/or social science field. In addition, professional experience in compliance and anticorruption gained in related professions, and working experience gained abroad or in multinational environments, in particular with multinational enterprises or relevant international organizations or international financial institutions, are considered as a strong asset.
About Us
The International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) is an intergovernmental organization with a global constituency, headquartered in Laxenburg/Vienna. We are a pioneering institution that aims to overcome shortcomings in knowledge and practice in the field of anti-corruption and compliance, functioning as a centre of excellence in education, training, networking, and cooperation, as well as academic research.
For detailed information on IACA please refer to our website at www.iaca.int.
IACA’s staff structure consists of two pillars, namely the Academic Branch and the Administrative Branch. We are committed to the principles of equal opportunities, nondiscrimination, gender balance, and geographical distribution, and uphold our Guiding Principles. We seek to attract the best qualified and most dedicated workforce meeting the highest standards of professional ability, personal integrity, and social competence, and offer fair and competitive international employment terms and conditions.
Vacant Post, Type and Duration of Appointment
IACA offers a fixed-term appointment for the duration of two years, with a probationary period of four months. Under certain conditions, this fixed-term appointment may be renewed by IACA. For detailed information, please consult the Staff Rules of the International AntiCorruption Academy.
Remuneration
As an international civil servant, the incumbent will be entitled to an all-inclusive annual salary of 133,942 EUR. An adjusted dependency benefit will be given to staff members with at least one child.
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