Open-Rank Professorship in Strategic Management – University of Basel
The University of Basel invites applications for an Open-Rank Professorship in Strategic Management within its Faculty of Business and Economics in Basel, Switzerland. The full-time appointment is available at the Tenure-Track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, with an anticipated start date of February 1, 2028, or another mutually agreed date.
The faculty seeks an accomplished researcher with expertise in quantitative empirical research grounded in theory, a strong publication record, and a commitment to academic teaching and mentorship. The successful candidate will contribute to the faculty's research activities, support early-career researchers, and help develop its management curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct high-quality, theory-driven quantitative empirical research and publish in leading international academic outlets.
- Contribute to the faculty's research excellence and international academic reputation.
- Teach at all academic levels, with teaching potentially conducted in English.
- Support and mentor early-career researchers.
- Contribute to the development and ongoing improvement of the management curriculum.
- Eventually assume leadership of an MSc program in Management.
Qualifications and Academic Profile
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Excellence in quantitative empirical research grounded in theory.
- An established record of publications in leading international academic outlets, commensurate with their career stage.
- A strong commitment to effective teaching across academic levels.
- The ability to contribute to curriculum development and academic program leadership.
- A commitment to supporting and mentoring early-career researchers.
Applications are welcome at the Tenure-Track Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels.
Research Environment and Benefits
The Faculty of Business and Economics offers a collaborative research environment focused on strengthening its international visibility in business and economics.
Professors benefit from:
- Highly competitive salaries.
- Research budgets and internal funding opportunities.
- State-of-the-art high-performance computing infrastructure.
- Facilities for research data storage and processing.
- A supportive academic environment that encourages research collaboration.
The faculty is also expanding its business-related academic activities, with a separate professorship in Information Systems being advertised.
About the University of Basel
The University of Basel is located in Basel, Switzerland. Its Faculty of Business and Economics promotes research excellence, academic collaboration, and teaching across all levels of higher education.
Basel and its surrounding region offer a high quality of life. The university is committed to equal opportunities, diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly working conditions.
As part of its efforts to increase the proportion of female professors, the university particularly welcomes applications from women. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the University of Basel's official online application portal by November 30, 2026.
Applicants must provide:
- Cover letter.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Up to three representative publications or working papers.
- Research statement.
- Teaching statement, including evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as teaching evaluations.
- For non-tenured applicants, the names and contact information of three references willing to upload confidential letters of recommendation.
Application Deadline: November 30, 2026
Anticipated Start Date: February 1, 2028, or another agreed date.
Selection Process: Campus visits for shortlisted candidates are scheduled for the last week of February and the beginning of March 2027.
Apply Online: University of Basel – Official Application Portal
Applications submitted by email or postal mail will not be considered.
Contact Information
For further information about the position or application process, contact:
Prof. C. Miguel Brendl
Head of the Hiring Committee
Email: application-wwz@unibas.ch
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