Assistant Professor in Management

Overview

The London School of Economics and Political Science is hiring an Assistant Professor in Management within the Department of Management. The department is situated in a globally recognized social science university located in London. Faculty members participate in research and scholarly activities alongside various interdisciplinary institutes and research centres, such as the Behavioural Lab for Research and Teaching and the Centre for Economic Performance. The department offers degree programmes that include the BSc Management, a Master’s in Management, and specialist Master’s programmes like the MSc in Marketing. Faculty expertise within the department covers areas such as marketing, managerial economics and strategy, organisational behaviour, information systems and innovation, and employment relations and human resource management.

Who can apply

Applicants must possess or be close to obtaining a PhD in Marketing or a closely related discipline, such as Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, or Psychology, by the start date of the position. Candidates should possess a clear, well-developed, and viable strategy for future outstanding research capable of resulting in world-leading publications in Marketing, alongside clearly defined quantitative or behavioural interests. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, plus the ability to teach on both undergraduate and postgraduate management programmes. All appointments are made on merit or skill and experience relative to the role.

What you get

The position is a full-time, permanent, on-site employment opportunity offering a competitive salary comparable to peer institutions worldwide, starting at no less than 68087 GBP per annum inclusive. The role also includes a significant market salary supplement reflecting current market conditions. Benefits associated with the job comprise an occupational pension scheme, generous research leave sabbatical entitlement, a research incentive scheme featuring personal reward options, a collegial faculty environment, and support, training, and development opportunities.

Requirements

Candidates are required to have or be close to completing a PhD in Marketing or a related field by the start date, alongside a viable strategy for future research aimed at world-leading marketing publications. Applicants must also show strong written and oral communication abilities and the capability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate management programmes. Further criteria for shortlisting are detailed in the person specification associated with the vacancy.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 16 November 2026 at 23.59 UK time. Late applications are not accepted.