Associate Professorship of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Impact | University of Oxford

The Saïd Business School and Wolfson College, University of Oxford, invite applications for the position of Associate Professor of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Impact. This prestigious academic appointment offers an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished scholar to contribute to world-leading research, teaching, and impact-driven initiatives in innovation and entrepreneurship.

The successful candidate will become a member of Saïd Business School and serve as a Governing Body Fellow of Wolfson College, joining one of the world’s most distinguished academic communities.

Position Overview

About the Role

The Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Impact group at Oxford is an interdisciplinary academic community spanning management, strategy, entrepreneurship, innovation, economics, psychology, engineering, sociology, geography, political science, and cognitive science.

Faculty members regularly publish in leading international journals and contribute to shaping policy, business practice, and societal transformation through impactful research.

The successful candidate will play a central role in advancing research and teaching excellence while contributing to Oxford’s globally recognized leadership in innovation and entrepreneurship studies.

Research Areas of Interest

Applications are particularly welcomed from scholars working in areas such as:

• Systems Change

• Social Entrepreneurship

• Platform Business Models

• Artificial Intelligence and Innovation

• FinTech and Digital Transformation

• Climate Action and Sustainability

• Sustainable Entrepreneurship

• Complex Systems

• Innovation Strategy

• Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

• Technology and Society

Key Responsibilities

Research

The appointed Associate Professor will:

• Conduct original, internationally recognized research in innovation, entrepreneurship, and impact-related fields.

• Publish in highly ranked peer-reviewed academic journals.

• Contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practice through impactful scholarship.

• Participate actively in international conferences, workshops, and academic networks.

• Engage with practitioners, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to translate research into real-world impact.

Teaching, Supervision and Examination

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering lectures and teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education programmes.

• Supervising Master's and doctoral students.

• Supporting curriculum development and innovation in teaching.

• Examining students and participating in academic assessment processes.

• Mentoring students and early-career researchers.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Essential Requirements

• A strong international reputation in innovation, entrepreneurship, or related disciplines.

• Outstanding research achievements and publication record.

• Evidence of attracting research funding and leading impactful research initiatives.

• Excellence in teaching and student supervision.

• Ability to engage with interdisciplinary research communities.

Desirable Attributes

• Strong interest in societal and business impact.

• Experience working across academic disciplines.

• Leadership in research networks, centres, or collaborative projects.

• Engagement with industry, government, or social-sector organizations.

Why Join Oxford?

Associate Professors at Oxford hold one of the University's principal academic career appointments, combining excellence in research, teaching, and academic leadership.

Benefits of the role include:

• Membership in a world-leading research university.

• Appointment within both a department and an Oxford college.

• Access to a vibrant international academic community.

• Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Flexible organization of duties.

• Generous sabbatical and research leave opportunities.

• Access to exceptional research resources and global networks.

About Saïd Business School

Saïd Business School is one of the world's leading business schools, known for its research excellence and commitment to addressing global challenges through innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership, and impact.

The School's Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Impact group brings together researchers exploring how organizations, technologies, and societies can drive sustainable and transformative change.

About Wolfson College

Wolfson College is one of Oxford's most diverse and internationally focused colleges, known for fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and supporting academic excellence across a broad range of fields.

As a Governing Body Fellow, the successful candidate will contribute to the intellectual and collegial life of the College while supporting its academic mission.

Academics with a strong track record in innovation, entrepreneurship, and impact-driven research are encouraged to apply for this outstanding faculty opportunity at the University of Oxford.

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