The Department of Economics and Management of the University of Padua is seeking excellent candidates to fill the following academic position:
Associate Professor in Management (13/B2 – SECS-P/08 Economia e Gestione delle Imprese)

Field(s) of specialization: management, strategy, marketing, operations, innovation.
Position type(s): Associate Professor with tenure.
Location of job: Department of Economics and Management, University of Padua, Padua (Italy).
Qualifications and Requirements: Eligible candidates must have formally obtained the Italian National Habilitation to Associate Professor (ASN) in SECS-P/08 Economia e Gestione delle Imprese. Alternatively, the candidate should hold an equivalent position at a non-italian University (e.g. associate Professor / reader).
Job starting date: From December 2023 onwards, with flexibility
Job duration: Permanent
Salary and Workload: the annual gross salary is approx—€ 53.000. Net of social security net salary is approx. 2.650 (13 monthly instalments). The position is full-time and entails a teaching load of 120 hours per year (not negotiable) primarily delivered within the School of Political Science and International Law and across all campuses of the University.
Letters of reference required: 2
Application deadline: 15 September 2023, midnight UTC (accepting applications)

The Department of Economics and Management of the University of Padua invites applications for an Associate Professor (with tenure) in Management starting at the end of 2023 (beginning of 2024). Applications by candidates of any nationality are welcome. Knowledge of English is a necessary requisite.

Profile
The ideal candidates should have a PhD in Business or siblings’ disciplines obtained in Italy or abroad and preferably with relevant experience in prior positions making her/him eligible to apply for an ERC Consolidator or Advanced Grants (e.g., more than 6 years of experience).

Applicants should provide evidence of a continued and sustained ability to publish in high quality scientific journals in the areas of management – broadly defined. Publications in journals ranked above ‘3’ according to the AJG of the Chartered Association of Business Schools (ABS) or ranked ‘A’ according to the Italian Agency for the Assessment of Research Quality (ANVUR) and those are especially valued.

Applicants should demonstrate experience in teaching in any of the field of management at the Bachelor, Master, or PhD levels either in Italian or English. Teaching at recognized international institutions is particularly valued.

The successful candidate must display an ability to work within national and international networks of scholars within their respective research clusters.

The Department particularly values the ability in securing research funding through competitive bids at the national level. Last, candidates should demonstrate a willingness in taking up service position at the Department level.

The Department is particularly interested in applicants who will contribute to the activities of the research group in management, as well as to the enhancement of innovative teaching. Interested applicants need to meet the following conditions: a) demonstrate a sustained track record in leading peer-reviewed international journals; b) evidence of high-quality teaching; c) ability to supervise PhD students and support early career researchers; d) proficiency in spoken and written English. 

Selection Process
Applications should be received by 15 September 2023. Applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and either indicate two referees or attaching two reference letters at hiring.economia@unipd.it.

The Selection Committee will consider applicants meeting the following conditions:

a) evidence of high-quality teaching and mentoring through student or peer evaluations.

b) evidence of the ability in securing research funds at the Department or University levels.

c) evidence of a consolidated experience in working with international scholars and activism in widely recognized academic societies (e.g. AOM, EURAM, SIMA, AIB etc..)

Additional enquiries can be addressed to the Head of the Department (Prof Paola Valbonesi) at following email address: hiring.economia@unipd.it.

Disclaimer
All expressions of interest will be treated as strictly confidential.