The Institute for Management Development (IMD) is top-ranked, independent, and innovative business school with Swiss roots and global reach, founded 75 years ago by business leaders for business leaders. Since its creation, IMD has been a pioneering force in developing leaders who transform organizations and contribute to society.

To further enrich its faculty body, IMD invites applications for the position of Professor of Digital Transformation / Information Management. IMD recruits world class faculty members who are thought leaders in their fields, have experience engaging with senior executives, and have a global mind-set.

Academic environment
IMD has 60 faculty members with expertise on topics of management, accounting, economics, finance, operations, marketing, organisational behavior, strategy and entrepreneurship, innovation and more. IMD does not have departments by specializations or subject areas, nor a tenure system. There is just one rank of faculty (“Professor”). IMD Professors create inspiring learning environments with and for senior executives by building on their scholarly knowledge, practical understanding of management, using executive level pedagogy and continuous innovation in the design of teaching materials and programs. IMD Professors are strong team players committed to embodying IMD’s vision, mission and organizational values. As an academic institution, IMD’s close proximity to the world of business and its experience of and focus on hands-on executive development and organizational transformation provides a deeply valuable resource for its research activities. IMD Professors are commited to conducting rigorous, relevant, insightful and actionable research which leads to to publications in top refereed and practictioner journals.

Job requirement
Successful candidates will need to be accomplished in crafting a research agenda that results in topquality research publications and feel comfortable interacting with (senior) executives in a pedagogical setting. Commitment to working in a collegial and collaborative environment that emphasizes teamwork is essential. Key responsibilities include the following:

• Teaching: Program development, program direction, teaching & delivery, advisory activity.
• Research: Active engagement in thought leadership, including publication (peer-reviewed academic & practitioner journals and books) and development of pedagogical material (cases, simulations, and exercises).
• Client Engagement: Engaging with clients to develop program and advisory opportunities based on a deep understanding of business challenges.
• Citizenship: Active contribution to peer development, institution-building and governance.

Successful candidates need to have:

• an established research profile in their topic of expertise evidenced by publications in respected peer-reviewed journals. A doctorate in an academic area relevant for their field from a well-regarded research institution is a pre-requisite.
• a strong teaching record and a commitment to teaching excellence and innovation that is consistent with the demands of modern business education.

Industry engagement or some direct business experience is desirable. The ability to teach in English is a must; experience living or working in multiple countries is a plus. Candidates should have excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

IMD offers a competitive salary as well as an attractive package consisting of a generous research budget, research and administrative assistance. Moreover, our modern campuses provide faculty with a state-of-the-art teaching and high-quality research infrastructure. IMD is an equal opportunity employer and particulyrly welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds. IMD offers help with relocation and integration assistance for new faculty members. Furthermore, faculty members have opportunities for personal development, including language courses.

IMD business school

Based in Lausanne (Switzerland) and Singapore, IMD has been ranked in the Top 3 of the annual FT’s Executive Education Global Ranking for the last nine consecutive years and in the top five for 17 consecutive years. Our MBA and EMBA programs have repeatedly been singled out among the best in world.
We believe that this consistency at the forefront of our industry is grounded in IMD’s unique approach to creating “Real Learning. Real Impact”. Led by an expert and diverse faculty, we strive to be the trusted learning partner of choice for ambitious individuals and organizations worldwide. Challenging what is and inspiring what could be, we develop leaders who transform organizations and contribute to society.
For more information about IMD please visit https://www.imd.org/.