Assistant or Associate Professor in Sustainability -...

Audencia () invites applications for a position as Assistant or Associate Professor in Sustainability in the Organization Studies & Ethics (OSE) department. This is a full-time, permanent position based at our Nantes campuses , with an expected start date of September 1, 2026 .

Position requirements

We are looking for applicants specialized in sustainability, corporate social responsibility and/or earth science and systems in terms of both research and teaching. Applicants should hold a Ph.D.

In accordance with our programs and in line with our school strategic axes, we particularly welcome applicants whose scientific and pedagogical activities are multidisciplinary, in addition to the above-mentioned subjects and are related with the contemporary economic, technological, environmental, social or (geo)-political challenges of today's world .

Applicants should have experience publishing in high-impact peer-reviewed international journals. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active publication record, to attract research funding and to make significant contributions to the scientific community and to society through her/his scholarship.

The successful applicant is expected to have the ability to teach effectively a range of undergraduate and graduate courses such as Transitioning to Environmental Impact Strategies, Ecological and Social Transitions, New Social and Economic Models, Grand Challenges among others. The teaching is in French and English.

The successful applicants will notably be asked to coordinate a pre-master course on Introduction to Ecological and Social Transition.

Position overview

The new faculty member will join our OSE (Organization Studies & Ethics) department, consisting of 31 core faculty members. The research and pedagogy axes of the department encompass a wide range of topics and have an interdisciplinary outlook grouped into the expertise areas such as Sustainability, CSR and Ethics; Organization Studies; Human Resource Management; Organizational Behavior. We are committed to studying socio-political, economic, and environmental developments contributing to a sustainable future for individuals, organizations, and society. We conduct engaged and impactful research at the individual (employee, leader, manager), organizational (start-up, large companies and SMEs), and inter-organizational (networks, supply chains, ecosystems, stakeholder) levels that enhances scholarship and practice.

Our recent publications include articles in leading academic journals such as Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Learning & Education, Academy of Management Perspectives, Academy of Management Review, American Journal of Sociology, American Sociological Review, Human Relations, Human Resource Management Journal, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Management Studies, Journal of Applied Psychology, Organization Science, Gender Work and Organization, Journal of Business Venturing and British Journal of Management among others.

The department manages several programs such as MS Actor for Ecological Transition, MSc in International Management & Business, MSc in Management for Sustainable Business, MSc in Public Policy & International Cooperation, MSc in Human Resource Management and People Development.

Salary is negotiable and commensurate with potential and experience. There are a number of benefits attached to the contract including an individual research or pedagogical budget, the possibility to apply for additional internal funding opportunities, performance-based bonuses and family medical coverage.

The School

Audencia is triple accredited (AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA) and one of the leading European and French business schools. The school offers a wide range of programs including Grand Ecole Program, Bachelors, BBAs, MScs, MBA, Executive MBA, Doctorate in Business Administration and Executive Education Programmes, with 186 core faculty members from 37 countries. The school is very dynamic, has grown significantly in the most recent years and will continue to do so with new positions opening in the future.

The school has campuses in France and abroad. This position is primarily based in Nantes but the successful candidate must also be willing to teach across campuses.

Environment

Nantes is just 2 hours away from Paris by train, serviced by an international airport. The eclecticism of its landscapes and architecture, its dynamic industries and the diversity of its cultural events, along with the quality of the environment which won it the label of European Green Capital, have regularly placed Nantes at the top of the best cities to live in. In addition to its pleasant environment (vineyards, royal castles, rivers, the sandy Atlantic coast…), the city also boasts a rich economic and industrial identity. As the 6th largest city in France, the metropolitan region of Nantes is amongst the most dynamic (number three in terms of economic attractivity around energy shift). In 2025, more than 70 300 companies are housed in the city.

Application

Candidates should submit a cover letter, a recent curriculum vitae (including a complete list of publications), recent teaching evaluations, and the contact information of three referees.

Applications must be addressed to Prof. Thibaut BARDON, Associate Dean for Faculty & Research, and submitted exclusively through this webpage .

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

For more information :

OSE Head of Department: Prof. Emma Avetisyan, [email protected]

OSE Head of Research: Prof. Yuliya Shymko, [email protected]

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