ESADE Business School is seeking to appoint a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the field ofHuman Resource Management or Leadership. We particularly welcome applications with aspecial focus on the impact of AI and other smart technologies, data analytics, and/or digital transformation on HR or Leadership practices. The successful candidate will join the School at its Sant Cugat (Barcelona) campus in September 2027.

Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in a field relevant to the position (e.g., Management or Organizational Behavior). They should demonstrate either a record of, or strong potential and motivation for publishing high-quality, impactful research in top tier management journals, as well as the ability and motivation to secure national and international research funding. Candidates should also demonstrate a strong foundation for developing a successful teaching career across the School's diverse portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education programs. Successful candidates are expected to contribute actively to departmental life and engage fully with the wider School community.

The Department of People Management and Organization at ESADE offers a vibrant and collaborative environment for research and teaching with regular research seminars, international collaborations, and opportunities to engage with leading scholars in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior and Organization Theory.

ESADE offers a rigorous and international academic environment for research. The School is home to faculty and students from around the globe and is consistently ranked among the world's leading business Schools (Financial Times, Business Week, The Economist). ESADE is committed to educating responsible leaders and generating knowledge that contributes to organizations and society. It fosters a collaborative academic community where excellence in research and teaching is paired with a commitment to positive societal impact. ESADE comprises a Business School and a Law School spread across three campuses: Barcelona, Sant Cugat del Vallès (near Barcelona), and Madrid.

ESADE is a member ofRamon Llull Universityand offers a broad portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education programs in Business and Law. It has cooperation agreements with many top universities around the globe.

All faculty are expected to play a full part in the life of the School and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-quality academic environment. They are expected to demonstrate collegiality, engage actively within their subject area, and contribute to the wider School community in line with ESADE's values.

Thecompensation and teaching requirements that accompany this position are competitive. New faculty benefit from a comprehensive onboarding program, a reduced teaching load during their initial years, dedicated research funding, and faculty mentoring. The position is tenure-track. Decisions about contract renewal and promotion are based on individual performance. Speaking Spanish or Catalan is not a requirement, though support in learning languages can be provided if desired.

Applications will be considered on anongoing basis starting July 2026 until the position is filled.

To be considered, please make sure yourapplication package contains:

Cover letter

Curriculum Vitae

Research statement

A recent publication

Teaching statement

Teaching evaluations (if available)

The names and contact details of three people who have agreed to act as possible referees

Any other material that may help the selection committee

Interested parties should apply online throughESADE’s webpage.

We are pleased to inform you that members of the Department will be attending theAcademy of Management (AOM) Annual Meeting in Philadelphia in August.Candidates who will be attending AOM and would like to learn more about ESADE and the position are invited to email the Department Chair (daniela.noethen@esade.edu) to express their interest in meeting with faculty members. Submission of a complete application is not required in order to be considered for an AOM meeting.

Please note that AOM meetings are informal and are not part of the formal selection process. Applications will be reviewed only after the official search begins following the AOM Annual Meeting.

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