Assistant Professors in Marketing and Negotiation, Operations and Analytics, Finance and Geopolitic

Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Rennes School of Business

Full-time permanent positions at the Assistant Professor level

Rennes School of Business (Rennes SB), France, invites applications for full-time permanent faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level across several disciplines. The expected start date is September 2026. These recruitments are part of the expansion of our program portfolio and the school’s continued international development, including the strengthening of international academic partnerships and global learning pathways.

Fields of Recruitment

• Marketing and Negotiation: Business Negotiation, Digital Marketing, Brand Management (with a particular focus on Luxury).
• Operations and Analytics: Business Analytics, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Operations Management (with a strong interest in procurement and inventory management)
• Finance and Geopolitics: Corporate Finance, Market Finance, Geopolitics and Geoeconomics.

About Rennes School of Business

Rennes SB in France is a triple-accredited business school committed to producing impactful knowledge for both academia and practice. Teaching and research at Rennes SB are closely connected to managerial practice, reinforcing academic excellence while ensuring strong relevance for businesses and society. Disciplinary-based research is conducted within the school’s academic departments, while interdisciplinary research is developed within the Centre for Unframed Thinking (CUT), focusing on topics including entrepreneurship and transformation for a sustainable society, risk and resilience management in organizations, and brand heritage and innovation. Rennes SB offers a highly international academic environment, strong institutional support for research and teaching innovation, and comprehensive benefits packages. Located in Rennes, the school benefits from a dynamic city known for its high quality of life and strong international connectivity.

Profile and Qualifications

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following qualifications:

• A PhD degree (or equivalent) earned or nearing completion in the relevant discipline or a closely related field
• A strong commitment to teaching excellence, with a genuine interest in pedagogical innovation and student learning. Teaching is conducted in English; knowledge of French is not required.
• Evidence of strong potential to produce high-quality and impactful research, demonstrated through a track record of research projects suitable for publication in leading academic journals.
• Experience in, or strong interest for, collaboration with industry, public institutions, or other external partners, and the ability to bridge research with real-world applications and societal or managerial impact.
• Commitment to actively contributing to the development of the school, its programs, and its academic community.

An equal opportunity employer: We encourage applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and genders. Diverse perspectives are welcome and consistent with our strategic vision for a global, diverse, and multicultural school.

Application Instructions

The application package should include:

• Curriculum vitae (including the names and contact information of at least three referees)
• A cover letter (2 pages max) including a research statement and a teaching statement
• Representative publications and/or working papers (maximum three)
• The most recent available teaching evaluations
• Evidence of collaboration with industry or external stakeholders, or of activities that connect research, teaching, and real-world impact (e.g., applied research projects, consulting, executive education, partnerships, or funded projects)

Applications must be submitted via the WeRecruit platform:

• Apply Here: https://careers.werecruit.io/en/rennes-school-of-business

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received, and positions will remain open until filled. Early applications before April 10, 2026 are strongly encouraged.

For inquiries, please contact: faculty_recruitment@rennes-sb.com