Academic in Industrial Economics and Strategic Management

About the role

The Louvain School of Management and the Louvain Research Institute in Management and Organizations seek a full‑time academic to teach and research in industrial economics and strategic management across the Mons and Louvain‑la‑Neuve campuses.

Key responsibilities

• Teach Bachelor’s and Master’s courses in both French and English, supervise Master theses and contribute to curriculum development.
• Conduct high‑level research on firm competition, innovation, digitalisation and sustainability, publish in international journals and obtain research funding.
• Participate in service activities such as programme committees, examination boards and interdisciplinary projects.

Required profile

• PhD in Economics or a closely related field.
• Proven university teaching record with formal evaluations.
• Strong publication record in recognised international journals.
• Experience abroad or extended stay outside the awarding institution.

Required skills

• Expertise in industrial economics and strategic management.
• Knowledge of game theory and advanced quantitative methods.
• Ability to conduct interdisciplinary research and secure research funding.

What we offer

• Tenure‑track position with tenure after a successful probationary period (typically four years).
• Public‑sector pension and progressive salary based on seniority.
• Teaching load capped at 90 hours (full‑time) and 150 hours (tenured).
• Leadership and management training, language and pedagogical courses.
• Benefits covering transport, family, cultural and commercial allowances.