Full Professor in Energy Economics, Green Finance, and Sustainability

Full Professor in Energy Economics, Green Finance, and Sustainability

IPAG Business School is a premier French management institution operating under a non‑profit status (statut associatif) and holding the EESPIG label (Private Higher Education Institution of General Interest). It is AACSB‑accredited and a prominent member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE) and the Union des Grandes Écoles Indépendantes (UGEI). Its flagship Programme Grande École (PGE) is EFMD‑accredited, and both the PGE and Bachelor’s programs are officially recognised by the French Ministry of Higher Education (Visa and Grade status). The fully English‑taught BBA is likewise state‑sanctioned. IPAG has been awarded the BSIS label for excellence in institutional management and societal impact. The school is recognised for high‑quality research, consistently ranking among the top 150–200 institutions globally in Economics and top 300–400 in Business Administration (Shanghai Ranking) and as a leader in research activity nationally.

Mission Statement: “To train managers capable of adapting to a constantly evolving global environment and to produce high‑quality research with significant national and international visibility.”

Research Priorities

• CSR Strategies, ESG Impact, and Organizational Foresight in the era of polycrises and transitions.
• Market Dynamics, Financial Stability, and Energy Economics.
• Entrepreneurship and Family Business.
• Marketing & Meaning.

IPAG Business School is seeking a Full Professor in Energy Economics, Green Finance, and Sustainability for its Paris campus. The successful candidate will be expected to lead high‑impact research initiatives, contribute to the school’s knowledge dissemination strategy, and enrich the curriculum with innovative pedagogical content.

Position Details

• Contract: Full‑time or 80% (Permanent Contract / CDI).
• Start Date: Appointments are expected to commence by September 1, 2026.
• Reporting Line: The appointee will report to the Director of Research, Innovation, and Impact, and the Dean of Faculty.
• Remuneration: Salary will be commensurate with academic qualifications and the candidate’s professional profile.

Qualifications and Experience

• Senior academic with a significant international reputation.
• Hold an HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) or equivalent and demonstrate a distinguished record of doctoral supervision.
• Consistent and prolific research output in top‑tier international journals (ABS 3/4; FNEGE 1/2).
• Proven experience in directing and promoting Research Chairs, Centres, or Research Groups.
• Expertise in leading research teams and a successful track record in securing external funding (e.g., European grants, research contracts, or consultancy).
• Demonstrated ability to manage programs and research in the fields of energy economics, environmental economics, and green finance.
• Experience in organising and chairing high‑impact international academic conferences.
• Full professional proficiency in both English and French.

Core Competencies

• Ability to deliver high‑level instruction in English‑taught programmes, specifically at the Master, Executive, and DBA levels.
• A strong entrepreneurial mindset and a demonstrated commitment to pedagogical and academic innovation.

Application Documents

1. A cover letter.
2. A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including the names and contact details of three academic referees.
3. A full list of publications from the past five years, classified according to FNEGE and AJG/ABS quality guides.
4. A summary of current research projects and a future research agenda.
5. Recent teaching evaluations and a teaching statement outlining the candidate’s approach to the synergy between research, pedagogy, and society.