FACULTY POSITION emlyon business school invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Supply Chain & Operations Management, open at the Associate level, Teaching track, to begin in September 2027. We are looking to recruit either: A candidate with a strong pedagogical profile, experienced in action learning, experiential education, and real-world project-based teaching; And still demonstrating an academic research complementary profile, capable of publishing in peer-review academic journals and contributing 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 ODAI and potentially the QUANT Research Centre (https://aim.em-lyon.com/quant/), contributing to: The development and delivery of innovative, action-based learning experiences, closely tied to the professional ecosystem (corporates, startups, NGOs, etc.); Cutting-edge research in their area of expertise. The successful candidate will contribute to various courses at undergraduate and graduate programs (from BBA to master level), and possibly at Executive level. Programs include our Master's program in Supply Chain & Operations Management, but not only. Most courses will be taught on the Lyon campus, with possible sessions on other emlyon campuses in France or internationally. The candidate will teach in programs and could be able to cover the full supply chain spectrum — from flow design to resilient execution — including topics such as: Lean operations, continuous improvement, Six Sigma Strategic sourcing, sustainable procurement, ESG in supply chains Supply chain planning, network design, and performance management Teaching is delivered in English to an international, multicultural student cohort. CANDIDATE PROFILES – We Are Open to Different Strengths We are open to diverse academic trajectories, and encourage applications from candidates who correspond to either: 1. Teaching-Oriented Profile Experience in project-based pedagogy, live business cases, corporate challenges, or learning-by-doing models Strong connections with business or institutional partners Ability to design and coordinate courses with a high level of engagement and applied learning Willingness to contribute to the strategic positioning of action learning within the school Able to publish intellectual contributions which consist in either pedagogical case studies, press articles, The Conversation contributions and/or academic peer-review articles. 2. Hybrid Profile Balanced expertise in both research and pedagogical innovation Ability to create synergies between research, teaching, and practice Interest in making academic knowledge actionable in the classroom and beyond 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 and intellectual contributions 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. Fluency and teaching experience in English is required. French skills are not fully required, but is a plus. The selected candidate is expected to be based in Lyon or nearby area. emlyon has set-up a relocation policy to support the moving process. 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, Paris, and Mumbai. 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. emlyon has endorsed the European Charter for researchers and is awarded HR excellence in research by the European Commission. The HR Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) is available at the following link: https://em-lyon.com/en/faculty-and-research/hr-strategy-for-researchers 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. Further information About emlyon business school: http://www.em-lyon.com/en/ THE APPLICATION SHOULD CONSIST OF: A cover letter including the motivation to join emlyon business school An up-to-date curriculum vitae 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 Benoit Loeillet, Head of the ODAI department and Professor Yacine Rekik, chair of the recruitment committee at emlyon business school: loeillet@em-lyon.com / yrekik@em-lyon.com 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: 27th of November, 2026 emlyon reserves the right to consider applications submitted after the deadline. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (*) The ODAI (Operations, Data & AI) department is home of 17 professors and researchers with diverse backgrounds and interests in decision making and data science, including AI. The ODAI department strives for high-quality research, which is reflected in its publication record in top level journals. Close links with different types of organizations provide opportunities for research and engaged scholarship. The department develops and offers to many programs at the school courses that include (not exhaustively) Operations Management, decision aid-technics, data analysis, and applied AI related methods. Members often work conjointly on designing and updating the content and offered teaching approaches and experiences. Founded in 1872 by the Lyon Chamber of Commerce, emlyon business school has an enrollment of over 9,000 students of 125 nationalities across five campuses worldwide (Lyon, Shanghai, Paris, Bhubaneswar, and Mumbai). The School relies on a Faculty of 166 internationally recognized professors and researchers, and a network of 200 global academic partners, to provide learning tracks of academic excellence open to the world. The school runs a community of 41,700 alumni spread over 130 countries. As a “Société à Mission” since July 2021, emlyon’s raison d’être consists of “providing life-long training and support to informed individuals able to transform organizations, for a fairer society, with greater solidarity and respect for the planet.” The School’s “makers” pedagogy closely links action and reflection. Skill hybridization and social responsibility are also at the heart of its training programs, where the best of both socio-economic and academic worlds meet. The strategic plan, “Resonances 2028”, reaffirms the importance of the “maker spirit” that has been the DNA of emlyon since its creation. The plan is built around the five qualities expected of “makers”, emlyon students and alumni, to become entrepreneurs of change, namely: academic excellence; entrepreneurial spirit; engagement; hybrid knowledge; resonance with society. www.em-lyon.com

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