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

FACULTY POSITION

emlyon business school invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Geopolitics, open at the (Assistant/ Associate Professor) level , to begin in September 2027.

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.

YOUR ROLE AT EMLYON

The selected candidate will join the Department of Law, Management and Social Sciences and the OCE Research Centre ( ), 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.

CANDIDATE PROFILES - We Are Open to Different Strengths

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

Research-Focused Profile

• 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

Additional Requirements

• 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.

Fluency and teaching experience in English and French is required.

The selected candidate is expected to be based in Lyon or nearby area. emlyon has set-up a relocation policy to support the moving process.

Salary and conditions are competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

THE SCHOOL

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.

emlyon business school welcomes 9,260 students from 130 nationalities across its three campuses in Lyon, Shanghai, and Paris. The School relies on a Faculty of 174 international professors and researchers, as well as a network of 220 academic partners, to deliver top-quality trainings recognized in the world's best rankings. It boasts a community of 48,000 alumni.

As a Mission-driven company since 2021, emlyon business school cultivates the ability to drive change in resonance with the world by placing the hybridization of skills with social and environmental responsibility at the core of its training programs, supported by teaching methods that combine action and thinking.

emlyon has endorsed the European Charter for researchers and is awarded HR excellence in research by the European Commission. The HR Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) is available at the following link:

THE ENVIRONMENT

emlyon business school is at the center of a vibrant ecosystem of large universities with excellent research teams in engineering, computer science, natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities (see: )

Lyon is the second largest city in France, with a long entrepreneurship tradition and a solid digital industry.

Further information

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