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(Tenure-Track) Faculty Positions at ESADE (Entrepreneurship / Strategy )

  • 1.  (Tenure-Track) Faculty Positions at ESADE (Entrepreneurship / Strategy )

    Posted 07-20-2021 11:46
    Faculty Position in Entrepreneurship & Faculty Position in Strategy or International Business

    ESADE, Department of Strategy and General Management

    ESADE is seeking to appoint two faculty members at the rank of assistant or associate professor in any specialty area within the fields of Strategy or International Business, and Entrepreneurship. The successful candidate is expected to join ESADE in September 2022 or earlier, if possible.

    The candidate must have completed a PhD or equivalent program at the time of joining the school, demonstrate a clear trajectory of scholarship in the area of specialization, and the potential and motivation to publish in leading management journals. The candidate is also expected to demonstrate potential for high-quality teaching in the school's diverse portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education programs.

    The department of Strategy and General Management at ESADE comprises a growing, dynamic group of faculty focused on tackling the issues faced by the general managers, CEOs, and boards of directors of a wide variety of organizations (MNCs, SMEs, family businesses, non-profits, start-ups, etc.). The candidate would join a vibrant research group called the ESADE Entrepreneurship Institute. It consists of 18 faculty members and several PhD students working on topics including but not limited to new venture creation, growth & internationalization strategies, entrepreneurial finance, social entrepreneurship & impact investing as well as family business. The department ranks amongst the top in strategic management in Europe in terms of its research productivity and impact. Faculty members regularly publish in top journals, such as AMJ, SMJ, ASQ, OrgSci, JoM, JIBS, RP, JBV, ETP, SEJ, and JPIM.

    Our research spans different subfields, such as strategic management, entrepreneurship, international business, and family business. The department also constantly strives to translate our research interests and findings into ideas and advice that is of practical use to both future and practicing managers and leaders and enhance the relevance and impact of our pedagogy and classroom experience. Under this general motivation, our research spans different orientations and methodologies.

    ESADE comprises a business school and a law school, currently spread across three campuses: Barcelona - Pedralbes, Barcelona - Sant Cugat, and Madrid. In turn, ESADE is a member of Ramon Llull University. The school's official mission is "to educate highly professional individuals aware of their responsibilities as national and global citizens". ESADE is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. Applications are particularly welcome from women and members of groups who are under-represented in academic posts.

    The compensation, research support and teaching requirements that accompany this position are competitive. Moreover, assistance will be given towards the cost of relocation. For non-Spanish speaking candidates, support is provided to learn the language if desired (speaking Spanish is not a requirement and teaching is done in English).

    Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

    Interested parties should send:
    • A cover letter providing a brief introduction and personal statement
    • A current CV
    • Job market paper and one additional publication or working paper
    • The names and contact details of three people who have agreed to act as possible referees
    • Any other material (evidence of teaching excellence, etc.) that can help the selection committee judge the application.
    Please send your materials in electronic format at facultypositions@esade.edu

    ESADE Business School faculty will be attending the 2021 Virtual Academy of Management Annual Meeting. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for a virtual interview by sending an email to facultypositions@esade.edu along with their CV and availability on different conference days. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in the conference or later depending on the schedules and availabilities.

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    Daniel Blaseg
    Barcelona
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