Assistant/Associate Professor of Technology Management (Digital Products & AI)

Escp Business School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

ESCP Business School invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in Technology Management (Digital Products & AI) at the London campus. The appointee will conduct high-quality research, teach across degree and executive programs, and contribute to ESCP’s School of Technology development.

The role values industry experience, leadership in programme development, and the ability to connect academic insights with technology practice.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in information systems, technology management, engineering management, data science, AI or related field.
• Background in engineering or technology is mandatory.
• Proven track record or strong potential for publishing in leading journals.
• Significant professional or industry experience in technology, engineering, digital products or tech-intensive organisations.
• Ability to lead a postgraduate programme and teach diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop an active research agenda in technology management, digital products, AI or digital transformation.
• Teach courses such as GenAI & ML for Product Leaders, Product Analytics & Experimentation, Computing & Software Architecture, and Agile Delivery & Modern Development.
• Engage with executive education and corporate audiences; contribute to programme development and leadership.
• Build relationships with technology companies and industry partners to support teaching and industry engagement.
• Collaborate with colleagues across ESCP campuses and contribute to the IOM department.

Skills

Academic publishing

Industry experience

Teaching postgraduate

Industry partnerships

Programme leadership

Education

PhD in information systems / technology management

Job description

ESCP Business School invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in Technology Management (Digital Products & AI), based at the London campus (United Kingdom), with a starting date of 1 September 2027. For entry-level positions, this role will follow the European Tenure Track process and expectations, noting local regulations

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct high-quality research, teach across the School’s degree and executive programmes, and contribute to the intellectual and institutional life of the School. We are seeking a candidate who combines strong academic credentials with substantial industry experience and the ability to connect academic thinking with contemporary technology practice. Given the importance of programme leadership to the London campus, we would also particularly welcome candidates with an interest in, and appetite for, taking on programme leadership responsibilities as part of their future contribution to the School.

ESCP offers a stimulating research environment, including a research seminar series, a PhD programme, and generous research funding. Appointment level and salary will depend on the candidate’s experience and academic achievements.

Requirements

• A PhD (or equivalent international degree) in information systems, technology management, engineering management, data science, artificial intelligence, computational social science, or a closely related field. A background in engineering or technology is mandatory.
• A demonstrated track record of, or strong potential for, publishing research in leading international academic journals.
• Substantial professional or industry experience in technology, engineering, digital products, innovation, or technology-intensive organisations.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary technology management and the academic and professional credibility to lead a postgraduate programme in this area.
• A commitment to teaching excellence and the ability to teach postgraduate, executive, and corporate audiences.
• The ability to develop relationships with companies, entrepreneurs, professional organisations, and other industry partners that strengthen the programme and its wider professional network.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be expected to develop an active research agenda in technology management, digital products, AI or digital transformation, and to produce peer-reviewed research of a high international standard.
• The candidate will teach primarily courses such as GenAI & Machine Learning for Product Leaders, Product Analytics & Experimentation, Computing & Software Architecture, and Agile Delivery & Modern Development. They will also contribute to teaching in digital transformation and AI in business across ESCP’s Bachelor, Master and executive programmes. Given the London campus’s strong executive education footprint, the ability to engage effectively with executive and corporate audiences is particularly valued. The candidate will also contribute to the programme’s academic development, and an interest in taking on its leadership in the future would be welcome.
• The role involves building relationships with technology companies, practitioners, professional organisations and the wider technology ecosystem. These relationships will feed into the programme’s teaching, company projects and industry engagement, and support the development of ESCP’s School of Technology.
• The candidate will contribute to the intellectual life and academic service of the Information & Operations Management (IOM) department, and collaborate with colleagues across ESCP’s campuses in Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris, Turin and Warsaw.
• Where applicable, newly appointed faculty following the School’s structured faculty progression process benefit from a reduced teaching load during their first two years.

Employment Details

Contract Basis: Permanent

Location: ESCP Business School, 527 Finchley Road, London NW3 7BG, UK

Assistant Professor Salary range: £59,141 - £64,426

Associate Professor Salary Range: £65,432 - £74,240

Closing date: December 1st, 2026

Candidates who are successfully shortlisted to the next stage of recruitment will be contacted in early January.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the London campus representative for this position Dr. Georgia Makridou [e-mail].

About ESCP

Established in 1819, ESCP Business School welcomes more than 11,000 students and 6,000 executives from 140 nationalities every year, offering them a wide range of general management and specialised programmes. The School’s academic excellence is recognised through four leading accreditations (AACSB, EQUIS, EFMD MBA & EMBA). ESCP is further strengthening its international value proposition to students and the research community by growing the disciplinary area of digital transformation and technology management within the department of Information & Operations Management.

In September 2026, ESCP launched its School of Technology, a new, cross-campus school built on a hybrid model of management, science and technology, designed to train leaders who can understand and direct technological transformation across industries. Its scope spans strategic domains from artificial intelligence to energy, health and cybersecurity, and its plans include a research lab dedicated to management and technology, a Bachelor in Management, Science & Technology (BSc), an MSc Product Management for Technology, and executive programmes for professionals navigating technological change. The successful candidate will contribute to the School’s development from its earliest stage, helping to shape both its research base and its teaching.

For more information about the School please visit escp.eu.