Tenure Track Faculty Role in Digital Innovation and AI – Stockholm School of Economics

Position Overview
The House of Innovation at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty job at the Assistant Professor level. This full-time role focuses on Digital Innovation and Artificial Intelligence and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Key Responsibilities
As a faculty member, you will balance research and teaching in business administration and innovation management. You are expected to:

• Conduct high-level research in fields like Innovation Management or Information Systems
• Teach business school courses on technology, management, and organization
• Guide student projects and support academic growth
• Collaborate with colleagues across different disciplines
• Show leadership and help shape your academic area

Qualifications
Applicants should have:

• A PhD in Innovation Management, Information Systems, or a related area by the start date
• Strong research background, with the ability to publish in respected journals
• Experience teaching university-level courses in business administration or related fields
• Skills in integrating generative AI or digital tools into teaching are a plus
• An international profile or experience in the academic community

Contract and Promotion
This assistant professor position is a 3+3-year tenure-track contract. With strong performance in teaching, research, and service, promotion to a tenured associate professor role is possible. Competitive salaries are tailored to each candidate’s experience.

How to Apply
To apply for this business school job, submit your full application through the SSE Varbi online portal by August 31, 2025. Your application should include:

• Cover letter explaining your fit for the role, including research interests and teaching experience
• Curriculum vitae
• List of published and submitted journal articles
• Copies of key research papers
• Names and contacts of three references

Informal interviews will be held at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting in Copenhagen (July 25–29, 2025). To secure a meeting, email your CV and job-market paper to careers.hoi@hhs.se by July 16th. Please use “Digital Innovation and Artificial Intelligence tenure-track position” as your subject line.

Important: To be considered for the formal selection process, you must submit your full application via Varbi.

About the House of Innovation (HOI)
The House of Innovation at SSE is a vibrant, interdisciplinary research center specializing in innovation, digitalization, and entrepreneurship. HOI brings together leading scholars and connects them with corporate partners, startups, and policy makers in Stockholm’s thriving innovation scene.

• Faculty publish regularly in top journals such as Academy of Management Journal and Management Science
• Access to SSE’s own business incubator and collaboration with world-class companies
• Cross-disciplinary teams, with expertise in entrepreneurship, supply chain management, and information systems
• Teaching highly motivated students at undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels
• Supportive and international work environment

About the Stockholm School of Economics
SSE is the top-ranked business school in the Nordic region, offering a global, dynamic academic experience. It is recognized for excellence in business administration, economics, and management education. The school’s mission is to develop future business leaders through research, innovation, and a strong commitment to diversity and sustainability.

Application Deadline
Submit your application by August 31, 2025 (Central European Time) for full consideration.
Questions? Contact Professor Stefan Haefliger at stefan.haefliger@hhs.se.

Equal Opportunity Statement
SSE is committed to balanced gender representation and values diversity among staff and students. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to gender, ethnicity, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, or beliefs. The school strives for an open, fair, and inclusive hiring process.

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