Assistant / Associate Professor in Innovation Management

Assistant/Associate Professor in Innovation Management at Grenoble Ecole de Management – Paris or Grenoble campus

The Department of Management, Technology and Strategy at Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM) invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate professor position in Innovation Management.

About the school: Grenoble Ecole de Management (http://www.grenoble-em.com) is a fast-growing business school located at the foot of the French Alps in a vibrant and growing Grenoble-Alpes metropolitan area with over half million population and a strong emphasis on high-tech industries. The School benefits from this community and has established a strong reputation in the management of technology and innovation. The School has multiple campuses, including a Lab dedicated to innovation and experimental research situated at the heart of the scientific neighbourhood of Grenoble (La Presqu'île de Grenoble), with direct links to engineering schools. The School has gained an international reputation for its high-quality research output and innovative pedagogy. As a triple accredited school (AACSB, EQUIS & AMBA), our diverse programs and research initiatives are consistently ranked among the best both nationally and internationally. We offer a diverse range of degrees, including Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, DBA, and PhD.

Symbolizing our ambition to reconnect with our core values and Alpine identity, EAGLE 2030 -- the Strategic plan for the next five years -- embodies GEM’s excellence and commitment to major transitions. This plan, structured around three key pillars, reaffirms GEM’s position as the Business School of Science, Transitions, and Learning Journeys, driven by a bold and transformative vision.

Candidate profile: We are seeking dynamic, high-potential candidates who:

• Hold a PhD in Management by the start date of the position;
• Are passionate about impactful research and have a strong publication record (or high publication potential) in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals indexed in the ABS or FNEGE list;
• Are committed to disseminating knowledge that empowers students and executives in today’s rapidly changing business environment;
• Embrace innovative pedagogical approaches and can deliver courses in English. While not required, fluency in both French and English languages is considered a valuable asset;
• Are eager to supervise students in their Master’s thesis, professional experiences (internships or apprenticeships), and DBA research projects;
• Exhibit a proactive and collegial attitude toward their colleagues, their department, and the school.

About the research team: The successful candidate will join the Strategy, Innovation, and Society (SIS) research team at GEM. The SIS research team advances knowledge in strategy research, with expertise in business model, dynamics of collective cognition, creativity, inter-organizational relations, and the interplay between new technology and strategy. Team members publish in leading journals including the Journal of Management Studies, Research Policy, Journal of Product Innovation Management, Journal of Business Venturing, Academy of Management Discoveries, and Journal of Business Ethics, among others. Their research spans various industries including the digital economy, healthcare, automotive, and science & technology domains. Beyond academic contributions, the team actively collaborates with practitioners and policymakers to support the evolution of organizations.

Position Details: Remuneration will be proportionate to the applicant's academic qualifications and experience. Position is expected to start in September 2025.

Application Procedure: Qualified candidates must send their application package by email to the head of the department. The application should include:

• A cover letter;
• Your curriculum vitae CV;
• A research statement;
• Recent teaching evaluations (when available);
• Recent publications or job market paper;
• Contact details of three academic referees.

Qualified candidates need to send their application package at https://apps.grenoble-em.com/Recrutement. Deadline: April 30, 2025, or until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.