Assistant / Associate Professor of International Business / Geopolitics (mixed profile)

KEDGE BS; Talence; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading business school in France is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor in International Business/Geopolitics to join their Management Department. Responsibilities include designing and teaching courses, conducting high-quality research, and supervising students. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in a related discipline, proven teaching experience, and fluency in both English and French. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and various benefits, including support for relocation and substantial paid leave.

Prestations

Lunch vouchers

Mobility bonus

Complementary health insurance

35 paid leaves + 15 exemption days

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in International Business, Management, or related field.
• Proven teaching experience and excellence in research.
• Ability to teach specialized courses in English and French.

Responsabilités

• Design and teach courses for undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Conduct high-quality research and publish findings.
• Supervise students and lead research projects.

Connaissances

Teaching experience in International Business

Research publications

Fluent in English and French

Ability to design courses

Formation

PhD in International Business or related discipline

Description du poste

KEDGE Business School is a vibrant business school with 4 campuses in France (Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille and Toulon), 5 international campuses (2 in China, 2 in Africa, and 1 in India), and 4 associated campuses in France. It offers an international environment, with 16,000 students (32% foreign), 220 full‑time faculty, and 370 international partners. Ranked 34th in Europe and 28th worldwide for its Executive MBA by the Financial Times, KEDGE is accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA.

We are seeking an assistant / associate professor in International Business / Geopolitics (mixed profile) in the Management Department at the Bordeaux campus.

Responsibilities

• Design, teach and develop courses for undergraduate and graduate programs
• Conduct and publish high‑quality research in academic and professional journals
• Lead or participate in research projects with companies and international institutions
• Contribute to national and international research funding applications and collaborative initiatives
• Student supervision and coaching

Profile and skills required

• PhD (or equivalent) in International Business, Management, or a closely related discipline
• Proven teaching experience in International Business, Geostrategy, or related subjects
• Demonstrated excellence in research, with publications in recognized academic journals
• Ability to teach both general and specialized courses in International Business and Geostrategy
• Ability to teach courses in fluent English and French

Procedure of application

Interested candidates should provide the following elements:

• A cover letter containing your motivation for the position
• An up‑to‑date curriculum vitae with a list of publications and most recent representative research papers and experience in research projects engineering
• A teaching statement, including course details and recent course evaluations
• A research statement
• Two references that can be contacted
• For doctoral students in their last year of PhD, a letter from the thesis director indicating the state of progress of the PhD and the estimated date of defense

Compensations and benefits

• Permanent contract / Full time
• Status: Executive
• Salary: to be negotiated / over 13 months / Bonuses (research, executive education, extra hours, etc.)
• Paid leaves 35 days per year + 15 exemption days per year
• Other benefits: lunch vouchers, mobility bonus, complementary health insurance
• Support provided for relocation in France (accommodation search, visa procedures, administrative procedures, French lessons, etc.)
• Starting date: September 2026

For questions regarding the position, please contact Ni GAO, Head of Management Department.

All of the School's employees are aware of the issues of inclusiveness, whether it be disability, gender or equal opportunity. Our school attaches key importance to inclusiveness, which is embodied in two of our strategic pillars: sustainability and inclusiveness.