Assistant / Associate Professor in Strategy and Energy Transition

Assistant/Associate Professor in Strategy and Energy Transition at Grenoble Ecole de Management – Paris or Grenoble campus

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 5 next 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.

As part of this trajectory, the Department of Management, Technology and Strategy of Grenoble Ecole de Management invites applications for a full-time position of assistant or associate professor in Strategy and Energy Transition for September 2025. Candidates must hold a PhD in Management by the start date of the position.

Candidates are expected to have the competences to teach Strategic Management and/or Innovation Management and specialisation courses related to corporate responses to energy transition. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching students at various levels, along with a proactive and collegial attitude. The position involves:

• Teaching at various levels (from Bachelor to Master + possibilities in MBA and Executive Education) using innovative pedagogy ;
• Supervising students for their Master’s thesis and their professional experiences (internships or apprenticeships), as well as supervising DBA students ;
• Engaging and taking part in GEM’s school life and ecosystem ;
• Publishing in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals indexed in the ABS or FNEGE list.

Candidates may apply both in French or English. While not required, fluency in both French and English languages is considered a valuable asset. Remuneration will be proportionate to the applicant's academic qualifications and experience.

We seek a candidate who would integrate the Energy and Environmental Management (EEM) research team. The EEM team combines research on strategic management, technology innovation and energy policy in order to create and share knowledge that will help businesses and society move towards a low-carbon future. Team members publish in high ranked journals including Research Policy, Energy economics, Energy Policy, Ecological economics, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Organization & Environment. The team contributes to two research chairs: the Chair Energy for Society and Chaire Européenne de la Transition du Territoire in partnership with Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1. Research currently conducted within the team focuses on acceptability of energy transition, individual carbon footprint, twin transition, digitalization of energy markets. The team also manages a Msc program entitled Energy Business and Climate Strategy and is involved in teaching in a specialized master on Management and Marketing of Energy and Energy Transition as well as a MBA tech with a specialization in alternative energies. The team has a culture of applying and managing external funding, such as industry-contracts and publicly funded research.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To apply, submit your application package including:

• Your CV;
• A cover letter;
• A research statement;
• Recent teaching evaluations (when available);
• Recent publications or job market paper;
• The names and contact information of three 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.