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A full-time position in Accounting and Corporate Finance at Full Professor Level - Research-Driven Profile
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Full-time
postgraduate degree
Relocation Support
Posted 26d ago
Apply by Dec 1
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Conduct cutting-edge research in corporate finance and publish in top-tier journals to enhance the school's international visibility. Deliver innovative, action-based learning experiences across undergraduate, graduate, and master's programs.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a PhD in Finance with a proven track record of publications in top-tier journals like the FT list. Fluency in English is required, along with a commitment to collaborative research and institutional service.
Full job description
FACULTY POSITION
emlyon business school invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the full professor level, starting September 2027. We are looking for a strong academic research profile in Corporate Finance with a demonstrated ability to publish in top-tier journals, and who will contribute to the school’s international research visibility.
This position is part of emlyon’s broader strategic ambition to combine academic excellence with impactful, hands-on learning that is deeply connected to the business world and societal challenges.
YOUR ROLE AT EMLYON
The selected candidate will join the Department of Accounting and Corporate Finance and one of the Research Centers (the list is available under this link), contributing to:
Cutting-edge research in their area of expertise;
The development of the existing corporate finance research team and to the activities of the related research centers;
The development and delivery of innovative, action-based learning experiences, closely tied to the professional ecosystem (corporates, startups, NGOs, etc.).
Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate (BBA), graduate (Programme Grande École), and master's level programs. Most courses will be taught on the Lyon campus, with possible sessions on other emlyon campuses in France or internationally.
CANDIDATE PROFILE – We Are Open to Different Strengths
We encourage applications from candidates who meet the following criteria:
Holder of the Ph.D. in Finance, with research focusing on corporate finance issues
Proven publication track record in top-tier journals (e.g., FT list)
Desire and ability to collaborate with researchers within the department
Desire and ability to support or to supervise doctoral students
Desire and ability to collaborate on funded research projects
Interest in pedagogical innovation and contribution to program development
Additional Requirements
Desire to work in a collaborative, international environment
Capacity for institutional service (program management, curriculum design, external representation)
Fluency in English required; knowledge of French is a plus but not mandatory
Willingness to relocate to Lyon or surrounding area (relocation support provided)
The candidate will be expected to contribute to and will be regularly evaluated based on three areas of activities: (1) research performance, (2) teaching and student supervision, and (3) institutional service (e.g., administration, service in committees, representation of the school in the media and events).
We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds (gender, ethnic background, nationality) to apply.
Salary and conditions are competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
THE SCHOOL
Founded in 1872, emlyon business school is one of the oldest business schools in Europe. It belongs to the top 1% of business schools worldwide recognized by the triple accreditation: EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA.
emlyon business school welcomes 9,260 students from 130 nationalities across its four campuses in Lyon, Shanghai, and Paris. The School relies on a Faculty of 174 international professors and researchers, as well as a network of 220 academic partners, to deliver top-quality trainings recognized in the world’s best rankings. It boasts a community of 48,000 alumni.
As a Mission-driven company since 2021, emlyon business school cultivates the ability to drive change in resonance with the world by placing the hybridization of skills with social and environmental responsibility at the core of its training programs, supported by teaching methods that combine action and thinking.
The Accounting and Corporate Finance department is home to 30 researchers with diverse backgrounds and research interests. Committed to high-quality research, the department maintains strong partnerships with a wide range of organizations, enabling rigorous, timely, and practice-oriented teaching as well as engaged scholarship. For more information, you can visit the department’s webpage at this link.
THE ENVIRONMENT
emlyon business school is at the center of a vibrant ecosystem of large universities with excellent research teams in engineering, computer science, natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities (see: https://www.lyoncampus.com/en/welcome/lyon-a-city-of-innovation)
Lyon is the second largest city in France, with a long entrepreneurship tradition and a solid digital industry.
A cover letter including the motivation to join emlyon business school
A research statement
A teaching statement (with teaching evaluations, where available)
A list of papers under review or in progress
Two references/names with contact information
Possible questions about the position can be addressed to Professor Y. Alperovych, chair of the recruitment committee at emlyon business school: [email protected]
All application materials should be submitted in English via this website page. The application materials will not be returned.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
emlyon business school complies with the Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment principles as stated in the European Code of Conduct for the recruitment of researchers.
The selection committee is appointed by the Head of department and composed of three to eight professors, ensuring a balanced representation of gender, national origin, and professor grades.
Pre-selection step: the selection committee reviews all the applications to short-list the candidates who meet the most criteria as described in the candidate’s characteristics.
Short-listed candidates are invited to a recruitment day (held by videoconference in most cases) with
a) a job talk presentation
b) one-on-one interviews with committee members.
Each permanent professor attending the job talk completes an assessment grid, and the results are aggregated to identify the top one and top two applicants.
Finalists are interviewed by the Dean for Faculty & Research and/or the Associate Dean for Research. The final decision is communicated by the Dean for Faculty & Research.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: November 30th, 2026
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