The Strategy & Entrepreneurship Group at the UCL School of Management is inviting applications for faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. These roles offer a unique opportunity to join one of the world’s leading academic institutions in the heart of London. The group welcomes applicants conducting research related to strategy, entrepreneurship, digital technology, and social change. The anticipated start date for successful candidates is 1 September 2026.
About University College London
University College London (UCL) stands among the world’s top universities, renowned for both academic excellence and its commitment to societal impact. Founded in 1826 with a mission to challenge convention and drive progress, UCL continues to embody a forward-thinking ethos—combining high-impact research with transformative teaching. Today, it is a global hub of learning and innovation, with an annual turnover exceeding £1.5 billion.
UCL has a distinguished legacy of excellence across all major academic disciplines. Its vibrant, international community includes staff and students from over 150 countries. More than one-third of its student population is international, and nearly one-third of academic staff hail from outside the UK. With over 200 undergraduate and 400 postgraduate programmes, UCL offers one of the most comprehensive academic portfolios in Europe. The university’s community includes more than 34 Nobel Laureates, underlining its global academic stature.
The UCL School of Management
Located in Canary Wharf—London’s financial district—the UCL School of Management offers a research-intensive environment in close proximity to global business leaders and innovators. The School comprises five academic groups: Strategy & Entrepreneurship, Organisations & Innovation, Operations & Technology, Marketing & Analytics, and Finance, Accounting & Economics.
The Strategy & Entrepreneurship Group focuses on understanding how technological advances and cultural shifts are reshaping organizations, industries, and markets. Faculty research spans a wide array of themes, including artificial intelligence, big data, machine learning, platform ecosystems, decentralized organizations, innovation, learning, interorganizational relationships, corporate and entrepreneurial strategy, social innovation, and the information environment.
The School encourages cross-disciplinary collaboration and supports faculty with generous research funding and minimal teaching loads.
Position Details and Qualifications
Applicants should possess a robust research track record and demonstrate the potential to publish work of international significance in the fields of strategy and entrepreneurship. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the School’s undergraduate (BSc) and postgraduate (MSc) teaching programmes. The School is currently expanding its academic offerings, including new programmes in international business, creating further opportunities for candidates to integrate research with teaching.
While applications are welcome from all subfields of strategy and entrepreneurship, the School particularly encourages those with expertise in international business or those interested in teaching related subjects. Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant discipline or be close to completion at the time of application.
UCL and the School of Management are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment. Applications from individuals of all backgrounds are welcomed. UCL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application Process
Interested applicants should submit the following materials via Interfolio:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Job market paper
- Additional working papers or published work
The application deadline is 29 August 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
UCL uses Interfolio’s Faculty Search platform for this recruitment. Applicants will receive a free Dossier account to manage and submit materials and letters of recommendation.
