Expression of interest for the Angelini Industries Chair in Strategic Innovation

Luiss University invites outstanding scholars and professors to express their interest in a full-time position as Full Professor of the Angelini Industries Chair in Strategic Innovation.

Luiss University is now accepting expressions of interest for a prestigious Chair in Strategic Innovation, aiming to attract a leading international scholar who explores the interplay between strategy, technological change, and global talent development.
 

The ideal candidate is a global authority in strategic management and innovation, with a distinctly interdisciplinary approach and a proven ability to engage with policy-making communities.
The position is aimed at scholars with an excellent track record of publications in top-tier international journals, a recognized impact in research, and active participation in international academic initiatives.
The ability to combine a strong commitment to educational innovation with a specific interest in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, robotics, and logistics will be particularly valued.
The primary areas of research interest include, among others:

• Strategic human capital: the evolution of skills and expertise to respond to the rapid transformations in industrial sectors and to bridge the gap between education and the labor market.
• Learning sciences: designing innovative educational models and developing strategic scenarios in contexts with a high degree of artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on developing skills and competencies.
• Health economics and management: the role and impact of artificial intelligence in innovation processes, particularly in the pharmaceutical and robotics sectors.

The Chair will make a significant contribution to advancing scientific research, developing strategic educational programs, and strengthening international partnerships.
Profiles with experience participating in and leading projects will be particularly valued.

Candidates must be able to teach and publish in English.

Luiss Full Professors are expected to conduct rigorous and innovative research in their fields of interest, publish in top-tier international journals, and provide academic support or leadership in research activities.
They are also expected to actively participate in the academic and intellectual life of the University and the Luiss community as a whole, as well as contribute to the development of the University’s study programs.
The teaching load is typically 120 hours per year for bachelor's or master's degree programs, unless special conditions are agreed upon at the time of appointment. Teaching assistantships are available. 
The appointed individual will also be responsible for supervising master's and bachelor's theses.
The position is full-time and offers a competitive salary.

Based in Rome, Luiss specializes in the social sciences and educates over 10,000 students in an international and inclusive learning environment. The University has launched a major recruitment campaign to strengthen its position in the social sciences and expand its scope to include disciplines such as the humanities, artificial intelligence, and security. Thanks to its privileged relationship with Confindustria, Italy's leading industrial association, Luiss has forged strong connections with the business world, public institutions, and civil society.

With over 300 international cooperation agreements, Luiss offers more than 50 Double and Triple Degree Programs and is actively involved in key university networks (e.g., QTEM and ENGAGE.EU – European University).

Luiss is an institution that promotes equal opportunities and implements active inclusion policies. All expressions of interest will be evaluated without any discrimination. Luiss offers competitive financial support to meet family needs, as well as dedicated support for welcoming new international faculty. There are also tax incentives, in line with Italian law, for those relocating from abroad.

Angelini Industries is a multinational industrial group operating in the Health, Consumer Goods, and Industrial Technology sectors. It is defined by a growth-focused investment strategy, a governance model that blends the long-term vision of family businesses with the practices of publicly traded companies, a deep understanding of markets and business sectors, and a commitment to fostering sustainable growth for people, communities, ecosystems, and the planet. The Chair in Strategic Innovation, established in partnership with Luiss University, represents a significant investment by Angelini Academy, the Group's Corporate Academy. This initiative reflects the industrial group's commitment, through its Academy, to fostering leadership and innovation skills within organizational settings.
 

The main research areas of the Faculty of the Department of Business and Management include accounting and performance measurement systems; business strategy; corporate strategy; international business; corporate governance; digital innovation and transformation; ethics, responsibility, and sustainability; finance and banking; industrial innovation and evolution; law and economics; marketing and consumer behavior; organizational theory and human resource management; computer and data science; operations management; supply chain management; and the circular economy.
The Department also offers PhD programs.