ABOUT THE POSITION
MBS invites applications for 1 permanent, full-time position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Management of Information Systems and AI. The appointment is expected to commence 1st September, 2026, and the selected candidate is expected to relocate to Montpellier or nearby area.
The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Information Systems, Data Science, or a closely related field, with a publication record in peer-reviewed journals focused on IS strategy, data governance, cybersecurity, digital transformation, analytics, or AI ethics. Their research should explore topics such as data governance frameworks, privacy and GDPR compliance, digital risk, AI adoption in organizations, business analytics, or human-AI collaboration. Teaching competencies may include IS management, IS governance, data management, AI and generative AI literacy, business intelligence (notably via Python/Colab and modern BI tools), and digital innovation methodologies. Ability to integrate ethical, regulatory, and organizational perspectives into technical instruction is essential. The candidate must be able to support hands-on, lab-based pedagogies.
MBS offers salaries and conditions that are competitive and in line with national standards (e.g. health insurance, benefits package, and a complementary pension scheme).
The research environment is vibrant and teaching loads are attractive. A high level of research support is provided, including a generous individual budget for conducting research and attending conferences.