A full-time position in Innovation Management at Assistant or Associate Professor Level - Research-Focused

We are looking to recruit a candidate with a strong academic research profile, capable of publishing in top-tier journals and contributing to the school’s international research visibility.

This position is part of emlyon’s broader strategic ambition to combine academic excellence with impactful, hands-on learning that is deeply connected to the business world and societal challenges.

The selected candidate will be attached and collaborate with our existing team of professors and researchers in the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and in the InvEnt Research Centre (https://sites-wordpress.em-lyon.com/invent/) to grow and extend our research and teaching in Innovation and Innovation Management. We embrace different research approaches and methods with a keen focus on quality in research. The Entrepreneurship and Innovation department is home to 28 scholars with diverse backgrounds and interests in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The department aims at high quality research, as reflected in its publication record in A-level journals (e.g., ETP, JBV, SEJ, JMS, JoM, SMJ, Research Policy). Tight connections with different kinds of organizations provide opportunities for research and engaged scholarship.

The selected candidate will contribute to:

• Cutting-edge research in the area of expertise;
• The development and delivery of innovative, action-based learning experiences, closely tied to the professional ecosystem (corporates, startups, NGOs, etc.).

Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate (BBA), graduate (Programme Grande École), and master's level programs. Most courses will be taught on the Lyon campus, with possible sessions on other emlyon campuses in France or internationally.

For this research-focused profile, we are looking for a candidate with

• Ph.D. in Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship or a related discipline
• Proven publication record in top-tier journals (e.g., FT list)
• Ability to supervise doctoral students and collaborate on funded research projects
• Interest in pedagogical innovation and contribution to program development

• Desire to work in a collaborative, international environment
• Capacity for institutional service (program management, curriculum design, external representation)
• Fluency in English
• Willingness to relocate to Lyon or surrounding area (relocation support provided)

The candidate will be expected to contribute to and will be regularly evaluated based on three areas of activities: (1) research performance, (2) teaching and student supervision, and (3) institutional service (e.g., administration, service in committees, representation of the school in the media and events).

We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds (gender, ethnic background, nationality) to apply.

Fluency and teaching experience in English is required. French skills are not required.

The selected candidate is expected to be based in Lyon or nearby area. emlyon has set-up a relocation policy to support the moving process.

Salary and conditions are competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
 

Founded in 1872, emlyon business school is one of the oldest business schools in Europe. It belongs to the top 1% of business schools worldwide recognized by the triple accreditation: EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA.

• About emlyon business school: http://www.em-lyon.com/en/

• A cover letter including the motivation to join emlyon business school 
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae
• A research statement
• A teaching statement (with teaching evaluations, where available)
• A list of papers under review or in progress
• Two references/names with contact information

Possible questions about the position can be addressed to Professor Jean Clarke, chair of the recruitment committee at emlyon business school: clarke@em-lyon.com

All application materials should be submitted in English via this website page. The application materials will not be returned.

emlyon reserves the right to consider applications submitted after the deadline.