Institution

Emlyon Business School

Rank

Associate Professor

Area(s)

Strategic Management, International Strategy

Location

Lyon, France

Start Date

Open

Deadline

November 1, 2024

Job Description

Emlyon business school is looking for a full/associate professor in strategic management / international strategy, with a preference for scholars doing quantitative research.

The candidate is willing to contribute and participate in collaborative research projects and associated teaching in and around international strategy, business and corporate strategy, or related topics in strategic management with other members of the Strategy & Organization (S&O) department.

The S&O department is home to 27 scholars with diverse backgrounds and interests in Strategic Management and Organization Theory. The S&O department aims at high quality research, as reflected in its publication record in A-level journals (AJS, AMJ, ASQ, ASR, ETP, JBV, JIBS, JMS, JoM, JWB, Org Science, Org Studies, SMJ, SO, Str Sc, etc.). Tight connections with different kinds of organizations provide opportunities for research and engaged scholarship.

The appointment is expected to begin September 1st, 2025, in our new facilities downtown Lyon. The selected candidate is expected to be based in Lyon or nearby. Emlyon has a relocation policy to support the moving process.

Job Qualifications

 We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications in line with their level of application:

  •  At least 4 or 5 years of successful experience as a faculty member
  •  PhD / doctorate degree in strategy, management, or related fields
  • A strong publication track record in top-tier management journals and publication pipeline
  • Evidence of excellent teaching in English at different levels
  • Desire to collaborate in a collegial and dynamic department and to engage in all aspects of academic life.

We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds (gender, ethnic background, nationality) to apply. Salary and conditions are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About Emlyon

Emlyon business school, one of the leading French "Grandes Ecoles" in Management, holds a triple accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA). It has consistently been recognized for its research (2nd in France for research in management in the latest Shanghai ranking), employability of its students (2nd in France and 41st worldwide in the latest THE ranking). Emlyon has recently become a benefit corporation and its focus on CSR transpires into education (its Executive MBA is ranked 4th worldwide by the FT in the CSR category). It offers a wide range of programs including BBA, MSc in Management, Specialized Master's degrees, MBA, DBA, PhD, as well as open and tailor-made executive programs. A world-class institution, emlyon welcomes in its Faculty 172 highly qualified professors whose research informs the scientific conversation as well as economic and societal debates. The school counts four campuses around the world, in Lyon, Paris, Shanghai, and Mumbai.

Further information about emlyon business school can be found at: http://www.em-lyon.com/en/

Local Enviorment

Emlyon business school is at the center of a vibrant ecosystem of large universities with excellent research in engineering, computer science, natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities (see: https://www.onlylyon.com/en). A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lyon is the second largest city in France, with a long tradition in entrepreneurship and with a strong digital industry. Renowned for its gastronomy, the city is a 2-hr train ride to several European major cities, Alpine ski resorts, and Mediterranean beaches.

Application Requirements 

  • A cover letter including motivation to join emlyon business school
  • An up-to-date curriculum vitae
  • A research statement (with research samples and pipeline)
  • A teaching statement (with teaching evaluations)
  • Names and contact information of two referees

Please address your application package, or any question about the position to Professor Bernard Forgues, Chair of the Recruitment Committee, by email at: forgues@em-lyon.com(with "Strategy/IS position" in the Subject line) by November 1st, 2024.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as application screening will begin immediately, and continue until the position has been filled.

Informal Interviews at AIB Annual Meeting

Professors Addis Birhanu and Jean-Luc Arregle will attend the AIB conference in Seoul and will be available for meetings or informal discussions. If you are interested, please send a current vita to Emmanuelle Ravinet (ravinet@em-lyon.com), she will coordinate with them to organize informal meetings.

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