Expression of interest for Management (Luiss Business School MBA Leadership Role)

Luiss University invites outstanding scholars and faculty to express their interest in a full-time position as Associate/Full Professor of Management (Luiss Business School, MBA Program Management).

Ideal candidates should have an international scientific reputation in their field, with high-impact publications. They have proven experience leading academic programs and strategically developing curricula, as well as strong connections to the professional world and executive learning. Proven experience with the Financial Times rankings is preferred.

Ideal candidates will be professors in Strategic Management, Marketing, Operations Management, or related disciplines, and will take on the academic leadership of the MBA programs at Luiss Business School. The candidate will lead the academic direction and strategic development of the MBA programs, ensuring compliance with international quality standards and alignment with the EQUIS, AMBA, and AACSB accreditation criteria. They will also collaborate with companies, alumni, and institutional stakeholders to strengthen the School’s global positioning and drive innovation in teaching, executive education, and program design.

Candidates must be able to teach and publish in English.

Luiss Associate and 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. Teaching assistantships are available. The faculty member will also be required to supervise bachelor's and master'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. It 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, Luiss enjoys strong connections with the business world, public institutions, and civil society. With over 300 international agreements, Luiss offers more than 50 Double and Triple Degree Programs and is actively involved in leading university networks (QTEM, ENGAGE.EU).

Luiss is an institution that champions equal opportunities and implements inclusive policies. It offers competitive financial support for family needs and assistance in welcoming new international faculty. Italian law provides tax incentives for those moving from abroad.

Founded in 1987 as the Luiss University School of Management, it was renamed Luiss Business School in 2006. Since 2017, it has been based in the prestigious setting of Villa Blanc in Rome.  Nationally, it has established itself as the undisputed leader in higher education, with a focus on developing managerial skills. With its international accreditations—AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA—it ranks among the world’s elite business schools. Through its multi-hub model, it pursues a strategy that enriches the educational experience with programs offered at various locations, both in Italy (Rome, Milan, Belluno) and abroad (Amsterdam, Dubai).

The Faculty is one of the hallmarks of Luiss Business School, thanks to its ability to implement the educational model, strengthen ties with the corporate world, and increase the School's level of internationalization. 
The educational offerings include: MBAs, Master’s degrees, Executive Programs, Custom Programs and Consulting, and Digital Programs.
 

The Department of Business and Management's main research areas include:

• Accounting and performance measurement
• Business, corporate, and international strategies
• Corporate governance
• Digital innovation and transformation
• Ethics, responsibility, and sustainability
• Finance and banking
• Marketing and consumer behavior
• Organization and HRM
• Computers and data science
• Operations and supply chain management
• Circular economy

The Department also offers PhD programs.