Associate/Full Professor of Public Management

Expression of Interest for Public Management

Luiss University invites outstanding scholars to express their interest in a full-time position as Associate/Full Professor of Public Management

Requirements

The call is part of the University’s strategic commitment to attracting outstanding scholars from around the world, enhancing its international profile, and fostering cutting-edge research and education that address global challenges while making an impact on society as a whole. Teaching and publishing in English is an essential requirement. We welcome expressions of interest from scholars of all backgrounds and nationalities, with selections made based on academic merit, potential for impact, and alignment with the University’s strategic plan.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• a solid internationally recognised research record, with publications in leading academic journals (e.g. FT50, ABS 4/4*);
• a commitment to teaching excellence and curriculum innovation;
• an ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary projects and contribute to institutional development;
• experience in mentoring junior faculty and doctoral students;
• active membership of international academic networks and project leadership experience.

Ideal candidates will be scholars whose work is relevant to public institutions, regulatory bodies, and policy environments. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in research on topics such as digital transformation of public services, attraction, retention and management of a highly qualified public sector workforce, smart governance, strategic decision making in the public sector, public-sector innovation, performance management or institutional design. Ideal candidates will engage with contemporary challenges in public administration and contribute to advancing responsive, accountable, and innovative public institutions across different levels of government. The candidate is expected to contribute to the activities of the Luiss Postgraduate School of Government, the School of Law and to complement existing research domains of the Department of Business and Management.

Candidates will be able to teach and publish in English.

Role and Responsibilities

Luiss associate/full professors are expected to undertake rigorous and innovative research in their field(s) of interest, publish in high quality international journals, and provide academic assistance or leadership in research activities. They are also expected to contribute to the academic and intellectual life of the University and of the Luiss community at large, and to the development of the University’s degree programmes.

Teaching load is usually 120 hours per year, either in undergraduate or graduate programmes, except in special circumstances to be agreed at the time of appointment. Teaching assistantships are available. The position holder will also be required to supervise master’s degree dissertations and bachelor’s degree papers. Appointments are full-time and the salary is competitive.

About the University

Located in Rome, Luiss specialises in the social sciences and educates over 10,000 students in a diverse and international learning environment. The University has started a major recruitment campaign to consolidate its position in the social sciences and broaden its scope to include humanities, artificial intelligence, and security. Through its close ties with Confindustria, Italy’s largest industrial association, Luiss has developed connections with the business community, government institutions, and civil society. 

With more than 300 international partnerships, Luiss offers over 50 double and triple degree programmes and is an active member of university networks (e.g., QTEM and the European University ENGAGE.EU). 

Luiss is an equal opportunity employer and adopts active inclusion policies. All expressions of interest will receive consideration without discrimination on any ground. Luiss offers competitive family allowance packages, as well as assistance for welcoming new international faculty. Fiscal incentives are offered by Italian law to individuals relocating from abroad.

About the Department

The primary research areas of faculty at the Department of Business and Management include accounting and performance measurement systems; business strategy; corporate strategy; international business; corporate governance; digital innovation and transformation; ethics, responsibility, and sustainability; finance and banking; innovation and industry evolution; law and economics; marketing and consumer behaviour; organisation theory and HRM; computer and data science; operations management supply chain management and circular economy. The Department also offers PhD programmes.

Expression of Interest

The deadline for receipt of expressions of interest is 15 September 2025, at 2 p.m. Central European Time (CET), UTC +1

Details can be found here: Luiss Call of Interest

The University reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions or to fill them through invitation or competition. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you are attending the Academy of Management Annual Meeting in Copenhagen, members of our department will be available for informal talks—a great opportunity to connect and learn more. If you are interested in meeting with us, please send an email to [email protected] and [email protected].