Assistant Professor Positions in Strategy and Entrepreneurship

The Strategy and Entrepreneurship (SE) Area at London Business School invites applications for tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor in Strategy or Entrepreneurship.

The Strategy and Entrepreneurship Area is one of the world’s leading groups in the field, bringing together an intellectually diverse community of scholars committed to producing rigorous, impactful research. We offer an outstanding environment for ambitious researchers seeking to advance theory and evidence while engaging with colleagues across disciplines.

The Area includes Luisa Alemany, Sarath Balachandran, Justine Boudou, Francisco Brahm, Lucy Caines, Aharon Cohen-Mohliver, Dónal Crilly, Gary Dushnitsky, Sendil Ethiraj, Isabel Fernandez-Mateo, Ioannis Ioannou, Michael G. Jacobides, Olenka Kacperczyk, Xia Li, Costas Markides, Bukky Oyedeji, François Ortalo-Magné ,Sukrit Puri, Casidhe Troyer, Keyvan Vakili and Freek Vermeulen.

Faculty in the Area conduct research across a broad range of topics, including strategic management, entrepreneurship, innovation, technology and competitive strategy, corporate strategy, international management, sustainability, economic sociology, organizational learning, employment relationships, industry evolution, organizational culture, stakeholder strategy, top management teams, and the theory of the firm.

London Business School provides an exceptional environment for academic careers. Faculty benefit from a collaborative research culture, outstanding doctoral, MBA, and Executive Education students, a competitive remuneration package, and a manageable teaching load that supports research excellence.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive academic community. London Business School is an Equal Opportunities Employer and particularly welcomes applications from women and members of ethnic minority groups, who are currently underrepresented within our faculty.

Qualifications

Applicants should demonstrate outstanding potential to conduct high-quality research and to teach effectively in an international environment. Successful candidates must have completed a PhD in a relevant field before taking up the appointment.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Job market paper
• Teaching statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• Teaching evaluations (if available)

Applications should be submitted by 31 August 2026.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the Information for Applicants before submitting their application.