One or more Associate Professorships in Strategy and Management

Join an ambitious and collegial research environment at Aalborg University Business School, where collaboration, analytic depth, and strong academic ambitions shape our work. We are looking for scholars who wish to contribute to developing research and teaching in strategy and management within the Strategy, Organization, and Management Group at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. The positions are full-time and permanent, with employment beginning on 1 June 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Your work tasks    
As an associate professor in strategy and management, you will contribute to advancing the group’s research profile through independent, high-quality publications in international journals and active participation in collaborative research activities. You will take part in shaping and delivering teaching in strategy, management, and related areas at both bachelor’s and master’s levels, including the development of new course content, supervision of project groups, and guidance of these. The position involves mentoring early-career colleagues, contributing to the development of new research initiatives, and taking a leading role in securing external research funding. You will also be involved in assessment tasks, academic committees, and other forms of service that support the business school’s research and teaching environment. The role includes maintaining and expanding your own research agenda while contributing constructively to the overall academic community.

Your competencies   
We are seeking a colleague with a strong and well-documented research profile in strategy, management, or closely related fields, demonstrated through publications in recognized international journals. You should have solid experience with university-level teaching and supervision, and a proven ability to contribute to curriculum development in strategy or management. We value candidates who combine methodological strength, whether qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods—with the ability to collaborate across projects and disciplines. A constructive, collegial mindset is important, as is a commitment to supporting students and contributing to a positive academic environment. Experience with attracting external funding, engaging in research collaborations, or supervising junior researchers is considered an advantage, but we welcome applicants who show clear potential for further development in these areas.

Qualification requirements 
Appointment as an associate professor requires research and teaching qualifications at the level that can be achieved through the satisfactory completion of a period of employment as an assistant professor but may also be obtained in other ways.  

It is a precondition that applicants have documented research at an international standard. In addition, applicants are assumed to have received supervision and pedagogical skills development and to have obtained a positive written assessment of their teaching qualifications.

Who we are    
The Strategy, Organization, and Management Group, which is a research community at Aalborg University Business School with a strong interest in how firms compete, adapt, and organize. Our work combines strategy, organizational studies, and empirical analysis, and we aim for publication in leading international journals. We value a collegial atmosphere where collaboration, openness, and academic curiosity shape our daily work. Teaching is closely linked to our research activities and to Aalborg University’s long-standing tradition of Problem-Based Learning, which encourages student engagement through project work and real-world analytical challenges. We strive to offer students a solid analytical foundation in strategy, management, and organization. You can read more about the group here: https://www.business.aau.dk/research/research-groups/som

How to apply  
Your application must include the following: 

• Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position 
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
• Diplomas (master's degree diploma and PhD diploma) 
• List of publications, with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. You may attach a maximum of ten publications. If you are applying for a position at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), you must submit a co-author statement, see template for co-author statement 
• Documentation of teaching qualifications. Depending on which faculty you are applying for employment, please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, The Faculty of Engineering and Science and The Faculty of Medicine or guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. If this is not enclosed, the applicant must enclose the reasons for this .
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations etc. 
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position 
• References/recommendations 

You can read more about the requirements for your application here.    

The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website.  

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position. 

Do you have any questions? 
If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.     

Further information 
Read more about our recruitment process here   

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.  

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace. 

Salary and terms of employment  
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish). 

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish).