Full-time Academic Position in Sustainable Entrepreneurship

UCLouvain; Henegouwen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tenure after probation

Lecturer/Professor appointment

Teaching load limits

Integrated training program

Employee benefits

Job summary

UCLouvain seeks a permanent full-time academic to lead research and teaching in entrepreneurship and ethics within the LouRIM framework. You will contribute to Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes based in Mons and partner sites, while advancing interdisciplinary collaboration.

The role requires a PhD in Management, Economics or equivalent, a proven teaching record, and the ability to work in French and English.

Qualifications

• You have a PhD in Management, Economics or equivalent.
• Proven university teaching track record with publications.
• Experience abroad or extended stay outside the doctorate-awarding institution.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen and teach in Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in Mons and on sites like Charleroi.
• Carry out high-level research in entrepreneurship and ethics related topics.
• Contribute to governance, engagement, and international visibility of the university.

Skills

Teaching ability

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teamwork

Communication in FR/EN

Education

PhD in Management or Economics

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

UCLouvain seeks to recruit

About us

UCLouvain is the leading French-speaking university in Belgium and is also widely recognised internationally. Founded in the heart of Europe in 1425, the university brings together 40,000 students and 6,000 staff members on nine campuses in Brussels and Wallonia. Research and education activities are organised in 20 faculties, 23 research institutes, 5 learning centres and 18 libraries. UCLouvain also has two university hospitals.

UCLouvain is a major player in the transition to a sustainable society. The challenges of the ecological crisis are integrated into courses and the university develops numerous local projects (such as a university farm and sustainable campuses). As a digital university, UCLouvain is involved in open science and education, and trains academics in innovative teaching practices through its Louvain Learning Lab. Thanks to two science parks, the university’s research benefits from interaction with 250 companies and 3 incubators, which is fuelled further by being at the centre of a region driven by technological innovation.

UCLouvain has a strong tradition of international collaboration in both teaching and research. These partnerships take shape through numerous exchange agreements, its firm commitment to the European alliance Circle U. and the network The Guild, as well as the welcoming of a large community of international researchers, supported by the Louvain Welcome Desk.

Teaching

To train future entrepreneurs and decision-makers to develop entrepreneurial skills and embed sustainability at the heart of their strategies, thereby contributing to the emergence of a more resilient andequitableeconomic fabric. This involves developingcutting-edgeskills in innovation, digitaltransformationand entrepreneurship, as well as in ethics and sustainability. It also involves fostering partnerships with private,publicand voluntary sector stakeholders committed to the sustainable transformation of local areas.

Generally speaking, specificattention will be paid to the impact of entrepreneurial activities on the wider society. This approach should help to increase the visibility and attractiveness of the LSM in rapidly growing fields, in line with international priorities (SDGs, green transition, responsible innovation).

As this is a position based in Mons, you will be involved in Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes. You may also be required to undertake teaching duties during off-peak hours (HD) on Mons and Charleroi sites. Overall, your presence will help to expand the capacity for Master thesis supervision and diversify teaching approaches, whilst ensuring a stronger interdisciplinary presence.

Research

Strengthen trans-, multi-, and interdisciplinary research on entrepreneurship and innovation, particularly in its digital, environmental, and democratic dimensions, as well as on new forms of enterprise that reconcile organizational performance with a just transition. The development of research integrating governance and ethical issues is also essential.

More broadly, the aim is to join a highly active research team in entrepreneurship, which you will strengthen through your trans-, multi-, and interdisciplinary contribution, your ability to connect different themes, and your capacity to contribute to a transversal dynamic led within Louvain Research Institute in Management and Organizations (LouRIM) to integrate the dimensions of a just transition. In the longer term, knowledge of the local employment area and the ability to conduct research involving various economic stakeholders will also be appreciated.

Once tenured, you will carry out various service activities and responsibilities within the institution, such as being a member of a programme committee or examination committee or having management responsibilities within the faculty or research institute.

You will also contribute to serving society, particularly in the economic, social, cultural or development cooperation fields. Finally, you will ensure, through research and teaching activities, the university’s international visibility.

Who we’re looking for

Education

You have a PhD in Management, Economics or equivalent.

Experience

You have a proven track record in university teaching, with evidence where possible by formal evaluations. Your strong scientific standing is demonstrated by an established record of high-quality publications in internationally recognized journals.

You have supplemented this with an extended stay or significant experience abroad, outside the institution that awarded your doctorate.

Skills

You are comfortable working as part of a team of academics and integrate research results into your teaching. You are capable of conducting high-level scientific research, from obtaining funding to team management. You are creative, open to pedagogical innovation and multidisciplinary.

You can communicate in French and English. If this is not the case, you undertake to acquire a command of these two languages within two years of taking up your position. Knowledge of other languages is an asset.

Specifically

Expertise in sustainable entrepreneurship and, more widely Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability (ERS).

Ability to teach in French and English.

Proven experience in academic research.

Openness to and interest in interdisciplinary collaboration.

What we offer

• Tenure after positive assessment of the probationary period – typically four years. This type of career entitles you to a public sector pension.
• Appointment as lecturer or professor according to your previous academic experience, as determined by the Rectoral Council.
• Teaching load capped at 90 hours for a full-time tenure-track position, and 150 hours once tenured.
• An attractive and progressive salary according to seniority and the promotion process.
• A start date of 1 September 2027 at the earliest.
• An integrated leadership and management training programme, including a range of pedagogical, linguistic and other training courses.
• Benefits including transport, family, culture, commercial, etc.
• Official policy that supports equal opportunities and promotes diversity within academic and all other categories of staff.
• Specific emphasis on a work-life balance.

Practical Information

Application deadline:

5 November 2026 at noon (UTC+1 Time Zone)