Professor of Strategy and Transformation

Professor of Strategy and Transformation

Company: IMD

Discipline:
Digital Strategy

Employment Type:

Permanent Full-time

Posted: 06/05/2026

To further expand its faculty at the IMD main campus in Lausanne Switzerland IMD invites applications for the position of Professor of Strategy and Transformation
. IMD recruits world class faculty members who are thought leaders in their fields, have experience engaging with senior executives, and have a global mind‑set. We seek a strategy scholar who can translate rigorous research into practical guidance for organizations undergoing transformation, with a strong ability to work directly with senior leadership teams.

Academic environment

IMD has over 60 faculty members with expertise on topics of management, international business, accounting, economics, finance, operations, marketing, organisational behaviour, strategy and entrepreneurship, innovation and more. IMD does not have departments by specialisations or subject areas, nor a tenure system. There is just one rank of faculty (“Professor”). IMD Professors create inspiring learning environments with and for senior executives by building on their scholarly knowledge, practical understanding of management, using executive level pedagogy and continuous innovation in the design of teaching materials and programmes.

In the latest Financial Times ranking, IMD’s work with global clients was recognised with the #1 spot in Custom Programs worldwide.

IMD Professors are strong team players committed to embodying IMD’s vision, mission and organisational values. As an academic institution, IMD’s proximity to the world of business and its experience of and focus on hands‑on executive development and organisational transformation provides a deeply valuable resource for its research activities. IMD Professors are committed to conducting rigorous, relevant, insightful and actionable research which leads to publications in top refereed and practitioner journals.

Job requirement

Successful candidates will need to be accomplished in crafting a research agenda that results in top‑quality research publications and feel comfortable interacting with (senior) executives in a pedagogical setting. Commitment to working in a collegial and collaborative environment that emphasises teamwork is essential. Key responsibilities include the following:

• Teaching:
  Program development, programme direction, teaching & delivery, advisory activity.
• Research:
  Active engagement in thought leadership, including publication (peer‑reviewed academic & practitioner journals and books) and development of pedagogical material (cases, simulations, and exercises).
• Client engagement:
  Engaging with clients to develop programme and advisory opportunities based on a deep understanding of business challenges.
• Citizenship:
  Active contribution to peer development, institution‑building and governance.

Successful candidates should be at least at the Associate Professor level, and need to have the following qualifications:

• Significant experience working with top teams to sharpen strategic alignment, navigate complex change, and drive high‑impact organisational outcomes.
• Demonstrated expertise in corporate and business‑unit strategy.
• Deep familiarity with large‑scale organisational transformation.
• Proven ability to design and facilitate top‑team interventions.
• Experience advising or consulting with C‑suite leaders and boards.
• Expertise in the human and organisational dimensions of transformation.
• An established research profile in their topic of expertise evidenced by publications in respected peer‑reviewed journals. A doctorate in an academic area relevant for their field from a well‑regarded research institution is a pre‑requisite.
• A strong teaching record with at least three years of executive education and a commitment to teaching excellence and innovation that is consistent with the demands of modern business education.

The ability to teach in English is a must; experience living or working in multiple countries is a plus. Candidates should have excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

What we offer

IMD offers a competitive salary as well as an attractive package consisting of a generous research budget, research and administrative assistance. Moreover, our modern campuses provide faculty with a state‑of‑the‑art teaching and high‑quality research infrastructure. IMD is an equal‑opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds. IMD offers help with relocation and integration assistance for new faculty members.

Furthermore, IMD facilities new faculty recruits and their families with generous relocation support and faculty members have opportunities for personal and professional development throughout their appointment at IMD.