A full-time position in Geopolitics at (Assistant / Associate professor) Level - Research-Driven

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; with a genuine commitment to high-quality teaching and to engaging, experiential learning;
   

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 join the Department of Law, Management and Social Sciences and the OCE Research Centre (https://oce.em-lyon.com/), contributing to:

• Cutting-edge research in their area of expertise;
• The development and delivery of innovative, action-based learning experiences, with ties to professional ecosystems (companies, startups, NGOs, public institutions, and international organizations).

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.

We are open to diverse academic trajectories, and encourage applications from candidates who correspond to one of the following:

• Ph.D. in Geopolitics or a related discipline.
• A strong research profile grounded in qualitative and/or ethnographic methods, in dialogue with critical perspectives
• Priority research areas: geopolitical risk; digital geopolitics; energy and resource geopolitics; environmental geopolitics;
• Proven publication record (or high potential) in top-tier journals
• Ability to teach, in both French and English, geopolitics courses as well as more general social-science courses, across undergraduate (BBA), graduate (Programme Grande École), and master’s levels;
• Ability to create synergies between research, teaching, and practice. 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)
• 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.

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 Farida SOUIAH, chair of the recruitment committee at emlyon business school: souiah@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.

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OCE (Organizations, Critical & Ethnographic perspectives) research center is home to researchers from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, including sociology, anthropology, political science, accounting, and management. What its members share is a common commitment to critical approaches and to qualitative and ethnographic methods. The center strives for high-quality research, reflected in a publication record in top-level journals both within and beyond the Financial Times 50 list.