Tenure-Track Position in Strategy (Management) - 2027

Description The Strategy Unit at Harvard Business School is seeking outstanding candidates for tenure-track positions in strategy at the assistant and (non-tenured) associate levels. We invite applications from candidates who focus on core strategy questions. Successful candidates should have a strong interest in exploring the challenges faced by practicing strategists. Faculty in the Strategy Unit have backgrounds in strategy, economics (theory and empirical), and related fields. What brings the Unit together is an aspiration to be the world's leading developer and disseminator of knowledge relevant to business strategists. We offer a range of courses on topics including business unit strategy, corporate strategy, global strategy, strategy and technology, strategy implementation, and competitive interactions. The Unit also supports a doctoral program in strategy. With time, candidates are expected to become strong, effective teachers. We encourage faculty to develop elective courses closely tied to their research agendas and to exploit complementarities between research and course development. Qualifications We seek exceptionally strong candidates with research excellence.

Competitive applicants will possess:

A record of, or clear potential for, conducting influential research at the forefront of strategy scholarship; A strong interest in issues relevant to practicing strategists and organizational leaders; and Excellent communication and teaching potential. Application Instructions Please submit your application materials by September 30 . A complete application typically includes a CV, cover letter, job market paper, and letters of recommendation. Candidates who would like to be considered for an interview at Academy of Management (AOM) 2026 are encouraged to submit available materials by July 17 . A complete application is not required at this stage, and candidates will be able to update their materials before the application deadline. In particular, the full set of recommendation letters is not required for consideration for an AOM interview. Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. For more information, and to apply visit https://www.hbs.edu/research/faculty-recruiting