AssistantProfessorship(TenureTrack) in Entrepreneurship

University of St.Gallen; Sankt Gallen; Sur place; CHF 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Dual-career support

Welcome services for faculty

Résumé du poste

University of St.Gallen invites applications for an Assistant Professorship with Tenure Track in Entrepreneurship, including SME or Family Business. The successful candidate will teach at Bachelor and Master levels in English and contribute to the School of Management research portfolio.

We seek an outstanding early-career scholar with a clear research focus in Entrepreneurship or related fields, strong potential for publishing in leading journals (e.g., FT50), and the ability to build an

Qualifications

• Outstanding early-career scholar with a clear research focus in Entrepreneurship, or closely related fields such as SMEs or Family Business.
• Strong potential for publishing in leading international journals (e.g., FT50).
• Ability to build an international academic network and collaborate across disciplines.

Responsabilités

• Teach at Bachelor and Master levels in English.
• Contribute to teaching portfolio in Entrepreneurship, Small Business Management, Family Business, and related subjects.
• Develop innovative teaching formats and inspire students at all levels.

Connaissances

Research in Entrepreneurship

Academic networking

Teaching excellence

Curriculum development

Description du poste

Company: University of St.Gallen

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

Posted: 07/10/2026

«A place where knowledge is created» –As a leading business university we set global standards for research and teaching by promoting integrative thought, responsibleactionand an entrepreneurial spirit of innovation in business and society.

The University ofSt.Gallenand its School of Management are inviting applications for an Assistant Professorship with Tenure Track in Entrepreneurship, including SME or Family Business. The triple accredited (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA) university offers a stimulating and well-equipped research environment with a large network ranging from start-ups, smallbusinessesand family firms to large corporations,providingoutstanding opportunities for research and collaboration.

The new professorship in the School of Management willbe invited tobecome part of the SwissResearchInstitute of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (KMU-HSG). We are seeking an outstanding early-career scholar with a clear research focus in Entrepreneurship,or closely related fieldssuch asSmall and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)orFamily Business. The successful candidate shoulddemonstratestrong potential for publishing in leading international journals (e.g.,FT50), an ambitious and internationally visible research agenda, and the ability to build a strong academic network.

The successful candidate is expected to conduct internationally recognised research, actively acquire competitive external research funding (in particularSNF,Innosuisse, ERC), and contribute to the further development of the research profile of the KMU-HSG,the School of Management, and the University ofSt.Gallenoverall.Applicantsshould thereforedemonstrateoutstanding academic potential and the ability to develop into an internationally recognized scholar.

The position involves teaching at BachelorandMaster levels in English. The successful candidate will contribute to theSchool'steaching portfolio in areas such as Entrepreneurship, Small Business Management, Family Business, and related subjects. We are looking for candidates with excellent teaching skills who are committed to developing innovative teaching formats and inspiring students at all levels.

The University ofSt.Gallenis committed to promoting equal opportunities and an inclusive working culture. We explicitly encourage women and members of underrepresented groups to apply. We offer dual-career and welcome services for newly appointed faculty (and their families).

Weseekto fill the position as of 1 August 2027 or by mutual agreement.For further information,please contact Professor Dr Björn Ambos, Dean of the School ofManagementandChairmanof theAppointment Committee ( [e-mail] ).