Visiting professors to Lund University Visiting Professors Programme

We are looking for visiting professors at the Lund School of Economics and Management to provide international perspectives to one (or more) of the departments of the faculty:

• Business Administration
• Business Law
• Economic History
• Economics
• Information Systems
• Statistics

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Lund University Visiting Professors Programme

Lund University invites applications for its Visiting Professor Programme. We seek individuals eager to engage with our vibrant research environment, renowned for its academic freedom and democratic values. Our university hosts a significant number of international students and faculty, fostering a multilingual setting where English is widely spoken. As a visiting professor, you will experience the Nordic academic culture, known for its high quality, flat organisational structure, and openness to collaboration beyond academia.

Position: Fixed-term 2 years as Visiting professor at 20% employment

Read more about the University joint announcement:

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/shape-future-research

About us: Lund University School of Economics and Management

Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM) is one of eight faculties at Lund University, hosting over 4,000 students and around 400 faculty and staff across six departments: Business Administration, Business Law, Economic History, Economics, Informatics, and Statistics. LUSEM provides a dynamic and international research and learning environment with strong connections to business and society. High academic standards, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and global engagement characterise the School. Through its distinguished programmes and impactful research, LUSEM actively contributes to addressing economic and societal challenges, both nationally and internationally.

About the role

As a visiting professor at Lund University, your responsibilities will primarily focus on advancing your research area, providing mentorship, and stimulating the broader academic environment through active engagement in research, teaching, supervision, and collaboration. Key aspects of the role include fostering international research networks, mentoring junior colleagues, and initiating or contributing to applications for external research funding. Additionally, there may be opportunities to develop and enhance courses, particularly at the doctoral level, that have the potential to attract international students and strengthen the School's academic offerings. The exact focus and scope of your tasks will be tailored individually, taking into account your expertise and LUSEM's strategic priorities.

About you

Requirements – essential qualifications to carry out duties

We are looking for candidates who: 

• Are currently employed as full professors at higher education institutions outside of Sweden. 
• Demonstrate an outstanding scientific track record of the highest international standard within their field of expertise.
• Demonstrate having competencies or being active in a field of particular importance to researchers or research groups at one or more of our departments, outlined in the short presentation that is submitted with the application. 
• Demonstrate strong academic leadership, with a proven ability to develop research environments and academic communities. 
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Are proficient in both oral and written English. 

Additional qualifications

We want you to thrive and get the most out of your time at Lund University School of Economics and Management, and we therefore consider it beneficial if you can demonstrate that you:

possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to support and mentor junior colleagues, actively contribute to fostering an inclusive and innovative academic culture, have experience or interest in building international collaborations and networks.

Currently, a majority of our staff members are men, and we aim to strengthen our research and educational environment through increased diversity. For this reason, we particularly encourage applications from women.

Form of employment

Fixed-term position, 2 years, in accordance with Chapter 4, Section 12 of the Higher Education Ordinance. Employment rate 20 %.

Forms for application

1. Short presentation (1-2 pages) detailing your interest in Lund University and outlining your goals as a visiting professor
2. Short CV (2-3 pages)
3. List of publications
4. Name of a current faculty collaborator – if applicable