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ESCE International Business School is recruiting, for its campus in Paris La Défense, an Assistant / Associate Professor in Purchasing & International Trade, working primarily on research themes aimed at addressing at least one of the four societal issues proposed below:
The proposed position is full-time (5/5ths permanent contract) and will start as of June 1st, 2025.
Working address: Tour Coeur Défense, Campus OMNES EDUCATION, 110 Esplanade du Général de Gaulle, 92400 Courbevoie.
The School
ESCE International Business School (École Supérieure du Commerce Extérieur) is a private higher educationbusiness school founded in 1968 with a strong focus on international business. Its mission is to train students in international development, with respect for ethics, diversity, and cultures, preparing them to integrate successfully into a globalized economy. Located in La Défense, Paris, ESCE is a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles and delivers a five-year master’s degree, fully accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education.
ESCE also offers a three-year Bachelor’s degree and an MSc with four specializations. As an accredited member of the EFMD Programme Accreditation, ESCE’s program is internationally recognized. It holds the Bienvenue en Francelabel and BSIS Impact. ESCE is ranked #151+ in QS World University Rankings – Masters In Management 2025. It also offers 19 double degree programs and has exchange agreements with over 190 international academic partnersworldwide.
ESCE encourages a balance between teaching and research. Professors are expected to possess pedagogical excellenceand strong knowledge of their respective markets. The research at ESCE is structured around major societal issues and business challenges, focusing on:
A Research and Faculty in Interaction with Accredited Schools
OMNES Education is a private higher education institution with a strong international scope. Over the years, it has become a major European player in Higher Education and Research. Its mission is to provide students with high-quality training, equipping them with the skills and innovation capabilities required to navigate a turbulent global environment.
OMNES EDUCATION’s research development is based on five key principles:
The four accredited management and digital-focused schools of the Omnes Group support faculty research and professional development through the Omnes Education Research Center & Faculty.
Joining ESCE offers candidates the opportunity to:
Pedagogical Expectations
The candidate must demonstrate expertise and interest in pedagogical engagement and innovation, particularly in updating pedagogical content and enhancing the learning experience for students across ESCE programs. This includes online courses, Masterclasses, hybridization, design thinking, and digital learning. The successful candidate is expected to provide high-quality teaching related to their field of research, possibly in collaboration with other faculty members. The candidate must also show proficiency in digital tools, including syllabus creation and the use of digital teaching platforms. Finally, fluency in English is required.
Scientific Expectations
Beyond the scientific quality of their application, the candidate must show an interest in conducting impactful research, managing collective research projects (e.g., company chairs, European projects, funded projects), and publishing in recognized academic journals (FNEGE and AJG rankings, formerly ABS). Candidates with significant experience must hold a PhD and/or a corresponding postgraduate degree. Their research should align with the scientific focus of the Research Center.
Expected Research Output and Scholarly Contributions
The successful candidate must produce at least one scholarly contribution annually to maintain « research-active » status per CEFDG standards. Their research expertise should align with the Research Centre’s scientific priorities, ensuring consistency with pedagogical innovation initiatives.
Priority will be given to candidates meeting the following requirements:
For further information about this position, please contact Renaud REDIEN-COLLOT (rrediencollot@esce.fr) for the pedagogical part and Kirsten Ralf, Director of ESCE Research (Kirsten.ralf@esce.fr) for the scientific part.
The pre-selection commission will meet on the 7th of March 2025. The candidates called to continue the recruitment process would be personally informed by the School’s management of the subsequent procedure to be followed.
