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Application deadline: Monday, November 13th at noon (UTC+1 Time Zone) |
Main campus: Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium) |
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Starting date: September 1st 2024 |
Faculty/Institute: Social Sciences and Humanities Sector |
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Job reference: 35452 / LSM 001 / 2024 |
Link: EN |
About us
UCLouvain is in the top 1% of universities worldwide. Founded in the heart of Europe in 1425, the university brings together 40,000 students and 6,000 staff members on nine campuses in Brussels and Wallonia. Research and education activities are organised in 14 faculties, 22 research institutes, five learning centres and 18 libraries. UCLouvain also has two university hospitals.
UCLouvain is a major player in the transition to a sustainable society. The challenges of the ecological crisis are integrated into courses and the university develops numerous local projects (such as a university farm and sustainable campuses). As a digital university, UCLouvain is involved in open science and education, and trains academics in innovative teaching practices through its Louvain Learning Lab. Thanks to two science parks, the university’s research benefits from interaction with 250 companies and three incubators, which is fuelled further by being at the centre of a region driven by technological innovation.
UCLouvain has a long tradition of international collaborations for teaching and research through partnerships across the world. As a member of the Circle U. European University alliance, the university offers a unique opportunity to work in an environment of interconnected campuses across Europe (London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Pisa, Belgrade, Aarhus and Oslo).
The university has a gender and inclusion policy which prioritises equity and respect. Working at UCLouvain means contributing to the development of every individual’s skills and promoting the values of equality, transparency and efficiency.
The position is attached to the Faculty of Louvain School of Management and the Louvain Research Institute in Management and Organizations. EQUIS accredited and member of the CEMS and PIMS alliances, LSM was founded in 1897 and became a faculty on its own in 2010. It offers bachelor, master, doctoral and life-long learning programmes at the sites of Louvain-la-Neuve, Mons, Charleroi and Brussels. It has 56 permanent professors, 43 research assistants and 2,500 students.
Post description
Within the Faculty of Louvain School of Management and the Louvain Research Institute in Management and Organizations, Social Sciences and Humanities Sector, this position will include the following teaching, research and community service duties.
- Teaching
You will teach mainly in the field of governance and management control in the bachelor, master, doctoral programmes managed by the faculty. You will also direct master's theses.
LSM adopts a student-oriented learning philosophy based on interactivity, applied cases, student projects and continuous assessment. Courses are developed using a competency framework. Each teacher deploys an individual pedagogical development pathway. The personal professional development enables each teacher to be effective for different audiences (bachelor, master, doctorate), sites and formats (lectures, seminars, evening classes, MOOCs).
The standard teaching load for a tenured professor at LSM is defined as follows: one course in the bachelor programmes, one general core course in the Master 120 programme, one master course in the specialisation major associated with an area of research expertise, and an additional course in another programme and/or a course at another UCLouvain site.
- Research
You will develop your research activities, including the facilitation of research programmes, on the risks and challenges facing organisations in the field of corporate governance today. The following areas of research are some examples :
- Study of the different governance models of European companies;
- Behavioural approaches to the functioning of boards of directors;
- Study of the dynamics of boards and other governance bodies of organisations (of different sizes); Diversity and inclusion;
- Identification, analysis and management of different types of financial and ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) risks;
- Information system to support governance reporting, etc.
All types of research approaches are welcome.
You will demonstrate analytical skills and an ability to initiate and carry out innovative research projects, which will lead to high-impact publications in international scientific journals.
You will be willing to participate in collaborative and interdisciplinary research.
You will supervise PhD theses and apply for national and international research funds.
You will be willing to interact proactively with external stakeholders such as companies, regulators and policy makers, which could lead to the development of projects and chairs...
- In addition …
Once you are tenured, you will carry out various service activities and responsibilities within the institution, such as being part of a programme committee, an examination or admissions board or taking on other management responsibilities within the faculty or research institute.
You will also contribute to serving society, particularly in the economic, social, cultural or development cooperation fields. Finally, you will ensure, through research and teaching activities, the university’s international visibility.
Who we’re looking for
- Education
You have a PhD in Economics and Management Sciences or a comparable field. You have spent an extended study period abroad or significant experience outside your home institution.
- Experience
You have a proven track record in university teaching, evidenced where possible by formal evaluations. Your scientific experience is demonstrated by publications of international standing.
- Skills
You work well as part of a team of teachers and integrate research results into your teaching. You are capable of conducting high-level scientific research, from obtaining funding to team management. You are creative, open to pedagogical innovation and multidisciplinarity.
Most master's and PhD courses are taught in English, which is also the language of research publications. You must be fully operational in written and spoken English from the start. French is expected to be acquired at last by the time of tenure. Knowledge of other languages is an asset.
What we offer
- Tenure after positive assessment of the probationary period – typically four years. This type of career entitles you to a public sector pension.
- Appointment as lecturer or professor according to your previous academic experience, as determined by the Rectoral Council.
- Teaching load capped at 90 hours for a full-time tenure-track position, and 150 hours once tenured.
- An attractive and progressive salary according to seniority and the promotion process.
- A start date of 1 September 2024 at the earliest.
- An integrated leadership and management training programme, including a range of pedagogical, linguistic and other training courses.
- Benefits including transport, family, culture, commercial, etc.
- Official policy that supports equal opportunities and promotes diversity within academic and all other categories of staff.
- Specific emphasis on a work-life balance.
Practical Information
Application deadline: Monday, November 13th at noon (UTC+1 Time Zone)
Starting date: September 1st 2024
Location:
Social Sciences and Humanities Sector
Louvain School of Management (LSM) (https://uclouvain.be/fr/facultes/LSM)
Louvain Research Institute in Management and Organizations (LRIM) (https://uclouvain.be/fr/instituts-recherche/LRIM)
Need more information?
Questions about this position?
Prof. Matthieu de Nanteuil, Dean LSM – doyen-lsm@uclouvain.be
Prof. Valérie Swaen, President LRIM – president-lrim@uclouvain.be
Questions about the procedure?
Cécile Lion, Rector’s Office, cecile.lion@uclouvain.be
Questions about online application?
Andreea Chiriac, Rector’s Office, secretariat-vrpp@uclouvain.be
Interested?
Apply only via the online application (applications submitted via any other channel will not be considered).
To be considered, your application must contain within a single PDF:
For full details of the application : https://uclouvain.be/fr/emploi/candidature-aca.html