Associate Professor in Human Resources Management

Institut Paul Bocuse; France, Écully; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Meals benefits

Health insurance

Restaurant/hotel discounts

Mobility package

Résumé du poste

L’Institut Lyfe (anciennement Institut Paul Bocuse) recherche un Professeur associé en Gestion des Ressources Humaines, avec forte expertise dans l’industrie de l’Hôtellerie/Gastronomie. Contrat à durée indéterminée (CDI) à partir de 2027, poste au sein de l’équipe pédagogique.

Exigences: doctorat en HR/Management, au moins 5 ans d’enseignement, publication, leadership de recherche, anglais courant et français opérationnel.

Qualifications

• Docteur en HR/Management ou domaine connexe.
• Minimum 5 ans d’enseignement en HR/Management/Hospitality Management.
• Publication dans des revues académiques reconnues (FNEGE/ABS).
• Conduire des projets de recherche et développer une équipe internationale.

Responsabilités

• Enseignement au niveau Bachelor dans le domaine d’expertise.
• Réaliser les évaluations et développer les programmes et curricula.
• Conduire la recherche et coordonner une équipe internationale.

Connaissances

Teaching experience

Publish in journals

Research leadership

Innovative learning approaches

English proficiency

French proficiency

Industry hospitality experience

Formation

PhD in HR/Management

Description du poste

Associate Professor in Human Resources Management

Company: Institut Lyfe

Location: France/ Ecully

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

Posted: 25/09/2026

L’Institut Lyfe (formerly Institut Paul Bocuse) prepares future leaders in the fields of Hospitality, Food Service, Culinary Arts, and Pastry. Over the past 30 years, it has developed a unique ecosystem combining undergraduate and graduate education, research, and professional training. Today, it welcomes 1,200 students from approximately 75 nationalities.

From Bachelor’s degrees through to PhD level, its teaching is based on an experiential learning approach focused on project management, talent development, an entrepreneurial mindset, and creativity. It is the only school in France to have a Michelin-starred teaching restaurant, a 5-star teaching hotel, and a Research Centre whose scientific work contributes to the quality of teaching while anticipating the future development of the Hospitality and Culinary Arts professions.

As part of the creation of a new position, we are looking for a Associate Professor in Human Resources Management, with broad expertise in Human Resources Management and good knowledges of the Hospitality/Gastronomy/Culinary industry.

This position will be part a permanent contract (CDI), starting in January or September 2027, to join our permanent Faculty team.

1/Teaching (250+/- 10% hours face-to-face per academic year) :

• Teaching at Bachelor level within the area of expertise;
• Supervising students in pedagogical projects or academic work ;
• Contributing to innovative teaching and learning methods ;
• Carrying out assessments within the academic framework set by syllabi ;
• Contributing actively to the development of programs and syllabi ;
• Ensuring administrative and academic follow-up ;
• Maintaining a solid national and international contacts network in the higher education and hospitality/gastronomy sector ;

2/Research :

• Publishing in top peer-reviewed journals related in the area of expertise (ranked in FNEGE/ABS, SCOPUS-indexed) ;
• Participating in the research activities of the Institut Lyfe ;
• Conducting research and building synergies to strengthen interdisciplinary approaches in Human Resources related to the Hospitality/Gastronomy industry;
• Leading an international research team and supervise early-career researchers or students ;
• Contributing to securing funding to support research activities or research projects ;

3/Service :

• Participating in Open Days, virtual Open Days, and student recruitment panels/interviews ;
• Contributing to teaching-related activities (class councils, thesis/dissertation defense committees, etc.) ;
• Contributing to discussions on the evolution of the professions and the need to update syllabi and educational resources ;
• Representing Institut Lyfe in professional associations

This list of is not exhaustive, and you may also be required to take on cross-functional projects and assignments that contribute to the overall performance of the team.

Required :

• A Doctorate degree (PhD) in HR/Management, or a related field (e.g. Hospitality Management with an HR focus) ;
• At least 5 years of experience teaching in HR/Management/Hospitality Management ;
• Demonstrated ability to publish in reputable academic journals (e.g. FNEGE, ABS) ;
• Well-developed pipeline of research projects ;
• Experienced with innovative learning approaches ;
• Ability to merge theoretical knowledge with practical application ;
• If not already aligned, willingness to re-orient the research agenda towards Hospitality/Gastronomy/Wine & Beverage
• Full proficiency in English
• Experience in the hotel-restaurant or culinary arts sector is
• Experience in the hotel-restaurant or culinary arts sector
• Working proficiency in French

Terms of contract :

• Contract: permanent contract, from January or September 2027
• Gross annual salary: 55K€ - 65K€ (depending on profile and experience) + publication bonuses
• Benefits : Meals benefits, compulsory health insurance, preferential rates at Group restaurants and hotels, sustainable mobility package, covering 50% of public transport costs;
• Placeof work : 25 Ch. du Trouillat, 69130 ECULLY

The Institut Lyfe is an equal opportunity employer committed to equality and diversity. We welcome all applications that can contribute to a diverse working culture.