A full-time Faculty Position in Accounting - Teaching-Oriented Profile

Overview

emlyon business school invites applications for a full-time faculty position in accounting at the Professor of Practice level (teaching-oriented track, no obligation to hold a PhD), to begin in September 2027. The candidate should have a strong pedagogical profile, experience in action learning, experiential education, and real-world project-based teaching. This position supports emlyon’s aim to combine academic excellence with hands-on learning connected to the business world and societal challenges.

Your Role at emlyon

The selected candidate will join the Department of Accounting and Corporate Finance and contribute to:

• The pedagogical coordination of courses and, possibly, programs;
• The development and delivery of innovative, action-based learning experiences closely tied to the professional ecosystem (corporates, startups, NGOs, etc.);
• If applicable, research in the candidate’s area of expertise.

Teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate (BBA), graduate (Programme Grande École), master’s level programs, and executive education programs. The annual teaching load will not exceed 350 hours, plus 150 hours of tutoring (thesis supervision and defenses). Most courses will be taught on the Lyon campus, with possible sessions on other emlyon campuses in France or internationally. Depending on the candidate’s profile, affiliation with an emlyon Research Centre or Institute may be pursued.

Candidate Profiles

We are open to diverse academic and professional trajectories and encourage applications from candidates who fit several of the following:

• Experience in project-based pedagogy, live business cases, corporate challenges, or learning-by-doing models;
• Strong connections with business or institutional partners;
• Ability to design and coordinate courses with a high level of engagement and applied learning;
• Willingness to contribute to the strategic positioning of action learning within the school;
• Ability to create synergies between teaching and practice;
• Interest in making academic knowledge actionable in the classroom and beyond.

Additional requirements include the desire to work in a collaborative, international environment, capacity for institutional service (program management, curriculum design, external representation), and the ability to adapt teaching to fit the accounting curriculum and pedagogical approach at emlyon. The candidate will be evaluated based on (1) teaching and student supervision, (2) institutional service (administration, committees, media and events representation), and, depending on profile, research performance. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Fluency and teaching experience in English and French are required. The candidate is expected to be based in Lyon or the nearby area. A relocation policy is available to support the moving process.

The School and Environment

Founded in 1872, emlyon business school is among the oldest business schools in Europe and is recognized by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA. The school welcomes students from many nationalities across its four campuses in Lyon, Shanghai, and Paris. It relies on a faculty of international professors and researchers and a network of academic partners to deliver high-quality trainings and global rankings. The school emphasizes social and environmental responsibility and action-oriented learning.

The Application Should Consist Of

• A cover letter outlining motivation to join emlyon business school;
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae;
• A teaching statement with domains of expertise, teaching interests, and aspirations (with teaching evaluations where available);
• Two references with contact information;
• If applicable, a research statement detailing ongoing projects, interests, and aspirations.

We emphasize that the team positions itself in interpretive and/or critical traditions of accounting research with a focus on qualitative methodologies. Please include a list of papers under review or in progress if applicable. For questions about the position, contact Professor Claire Ciampi at All materials should be submitted in English via the website. Materials will not be returned.

Recruitment Process

emlyon follows Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment principles. The selection committee includes faculty members and ensures balanced representation. The process includes a shortlisting step, a recruitment day with a job talk and interviews, assessment of teaching and service, and final decisions communicated by the Dean for Faculty & Research. Submission deadline: 30 October 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline may be considered at the school’s discretion.

About the School’s Context

emlyon’s mission and strategic plan emphasize the maker spirit, social responsibility, and the hybridization of skills. The school operates as a Sociéte à Mission and highlights its global footprint and alumni network.