Assistant Professor — HRM, Leadership, Organization Studies or Organizational Behaviour
Organization Profile
The Stockholm School of Economics is ranked as the top business school in the Nordic and Baltic countries and enjoys a strong international reputation. World-class research forms the foundation of our educational offering, which includes Bachelor, Master, PhD, MBA, and Executive Education programs. SSE provides an environment where ambitious students and accomplished researchers meet to address contemporary challenges within business and economics.
- Job Title / Designation
- Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
- Vacancy Available in Departments
- Management and Organization
- Specialization
HRM, leadership, organization behaviour, or organization studies
- Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Business Administration or a closely related discipline
- Experience
Documented presence in the international research community; experience of designing and delivering courses is a merit.
Candidate Profile
- International academic background to further enrich DMO faculty’s diversity
- Demonstrable strengths in both research and teaching
- Ability to publish in top-tier peer-reviewed international journals such as AJG (4/4*) and FT50 list
- Independence and an ability to constructively collaborate with colleagues
Responsibilities
- Conduct research that has practical implications for organizations
- Regularly publish in top journals within respective fields
- Design and deliver courses primarily at Bachelor and Master levels
- Supervise student projects
- Engage with decision makers in organizations and society at large
- Teaching load is typically 2-4 courses per year (20-40% of working time)
- Salary Details
- Salaries are set on individual basis
- Job Location
- Stockholm
- Apply Mode
- Apply online
- Last Date to Apply
- 1 Oct 2026
- Organization Website
- https://www.hhs.se/
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted through the SSE Varbi online platform. Please submit a cover letter, teaching and outreach portfolio, CV, list of publications/articles under review, copies of representative research, and contact information for three references.
- Application Link
- https://hhs.varbi.com/what:job/jobID:950168/
- Contact Number
- +46 70 558 97 42
Benefits of Joining Stockholm School of Economics
- Member of the Stockholm Dual Career Network (SDCN) offering professional support for partners of international recruits
- Career coaching and networking opportunities for partners
- Inclusive, methodologically and theoretically pluralist research environment
- Ample opportunities to engage in collaboration with a wide network of partner organizations (ABB, Accenture, Ericsson, H&M, etc.)
About this opening
Tenure-track Assistant Professor position focusing on HRM, leadership, or OB within a high-performance research culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the application deadline?
The full application must be submitted by October 1st, 2026.
2. What are the educational requirements?
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Business Administration or a closely related discipline completed before taking up the position.
3. When is the expected start date?
The intended starting date is around August 2027, though this is open to negotiation.
4. What is the teaching load?
The teaching load is 20-40% of working time, typically equating to 2-4 courses per year.