Assistant Professors in Business Administration

Jönköping University; Jönköpings kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive workplace

International environment

Job summary

Jönköping University’s JIBS invites applications for Assistant Professors in Business Administration with specializations in Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Organization, Responsible Digitalization and AI, and Strategy. The position emphasizes teaching on campus in English, research, outreach and service, with a doctor’s degree in business administration and relevant teaching experience as required.

We value international engagement, industry collaboration, and a collegial, inclusive working

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in business administration or closely related area from a reputable university.
• Relevant teaching experience is required.
• Applicants meeting criteria for Associate Professors may be considered for promotion.

Responsibilities

• Teach primarily on campus in English.
• Engage in research, apply for external funding, and contribute to JIBS’ impact.
• Participate in outreach and service to the school and its centers.

Education

Doctoral degree in Business Administration

Job description

Assistant Professors in Business Administration

Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) is one of four schools within Jönköping University. We offer an international and team-oriented workplace with competitive education programmes, across Bachelor, Master and Doctoral levels, as well as a thriving research environment and many opportunities for personal development. Our mission is to advance the theory and practice of business, with specific focus on entrepreneurship, ownership and renewal. Our guiding principles are: international at heart, entrepreneurial in mind and responsible in action. These principles cut across our mission and all our activities. They signal the role we wish to play in relation to all our stakeholders. JIBS is triple crown accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. In the latest Financial Times European Business School ranking, JIBS was ranked among the top 100.

JIBS is recruiting Assistant Professors in Business Administration with one or a combination of specializations in Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Organization, Responsible Digitalization and AI, and Strategy.

We are seeking a candidate specialized in Entrepreneurship. The candidate should have experience with entrepreneurial activities (e.g., as business developer or founder) and an interest in entrepreneurial ventures that support environmental goals and/or societal transformation.

For the position on Responsible Digitalization and AI, we are looking for a candidate focused on the social and organizational impact of digital business transformation, digital business models, the responsible use of AI, and an interest in the possibilities of using new forms of digital data in research and collaboration projects.

For the position in Sustainable Organization, we are looking for a candidate focused on the organizational behaviour of sustainable organizations, for example their leadership and change behaviours, as well as their role in the development of new markets and organizational fields.

For the position in Strategy with focus on strategic development for competitiveness, we are looking for a candidate focused on topics such as strategy processes and practice, strategic change, global strategy, and project management.

The research at JIBS is to a large extent conducted within one of, or across, its three research centres:

The positions comprise of teaching, research, outreach, and service to JIBS. Teaching is performed primarily on campus, in English, and distributed over the academic year. All faculty at JIBS are expected to do rigorous and relevant research, apply for externally funded research grants, as well as be engaged with business and society at large, to improve JIBS’ impact in the broader society. We are looking for applicants with a collegial attitude and a willingness to build not only their own CVs but also contribute to the organization.

To be eligible for a position as an Assistant Professor at JIBS you must have been awarded a doctor’s degree (at the time of starting the position) in business administration or a closely related area from a reputable university and have relevant teaching experience. Applicants fulfilling JIBS criteria for Associate Professors are welcomed and will be considered for promotion to Associate Professor directly or following a promotion process.

It is meritorious if you have:

• a strong fit with JIBS’ focus areas and research centers.
• a track record of highly ranked journal articles (AJG3 or above).
• a clearly developed research agenda aiming at top level outlets.
• a strong international profile and international research network.
• substantial experience of work outside academia in roles relevant for the position.
• experience of contributing to EU funding applications.

In the selection process, we will put great value on your aptness to the organization, including flexibility, communication skills, quality awareness and ability to collaborate and build relationships. You should be willing and able to contribute to a dynamic academic environment, join one or more of the JIBS’ research centres, and be present at JIBS throughout the year.

The positions are full time (100%) and start at the earliest convenience. Collective agreements and individual salary setting are applicable.

We offer an equal and inclusive workplace, and we strongly encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds (gender, ethnic background, and nationality).

no later than 2026-11-18

Jönköping University is a modern institution, characterised by internationalisation and an entrepreneurial spirit. We attract highly qualified, inventive and enterprising people from all around the world. We develop new knowledge and share our expertise through solid collaborations with industry and business, the public sector and other higher education institutions. We offer an equal and inclusive workplace and we welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds. For more information, visit www.ju.se

Type of employment

Contract type

Contract type Full time

Number of positions

Number of positions 4

Full-time equivalent 100

City

County

Country

Country Sweden

Reference number

Reference number HR2026/92

Contact

• Kajsa Haag, Associate Dean of Faculty, [phone], [e-mail]

Union representative

• Thomas Cyron, Saco-s, [e-mail]