Assistant / Associate Professor in Product Design at KEDGE Business School – France

Summary

KEDGE Business School seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor in Product Design for its Strategy, Sustainable Development and Entrepreneurship department at the Marseille Luminy campus. The permanent, full‑time CDI position starts in September 2026 and offers a negotiable salary paid over 13 months plus bonuses for research, executive education and extra hours. Responsibilities include teaching Bachelor and Master courses in Product Design, supervising student projects, designing innovative curricula, conducting research with companies and international institutions, publishing, and applying for project funding. Candidates must hold a PhD in Design, have teaching experience in product and contemporary design, be fluent in English and French, and possess strong creative and project‑engineering skills. The role provides 35 days paid leave, additional exemption days, lunch vouchers, mobility bonus, health insurance, and full relocation support.

Key Facts

Department	Strategy, Sustainable Development and Entrepreneurship
Position Type	Assistant / Associate Professor
Discipline	Product Design
Research Area	Product Design
Degree Required	Doctorate / PhD in Design
Experience	Teaching experience in Product Design and contemporary design fields
Salary	Negotiable over 13 months + research, executive education, extra hours bonuses
Funding	Salary (negotiable)
Contract Duration	CDI Permanent, Full-Time
Language	English and French (fluent)
Required Documents	cover letter, CV with publications and recent papers and project engineering experience, teaching statement with evaluations, summary of international network, two references
Employer Contact	Dr Virginie VIAL ([email protected]); Anne GOMBAULT ([email protected])

About the Project

The position involves leading and participating in research projects conducted with companies and international institutions, aiming to integrate design thinking, eco‑design, and sustainable entrepreneurship. Researchers are expected to publish findings in academic and professional journals and to engage in national and international calls for project funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Bachelor and Master courses in Product Design and contemporary design
• Supervise and coach students on academic and creative projects
• Design innovative curricula and online learning experiences
• Conduct research projects with companies and international institutions
• Publish in academic and professional journals
• Participate in national and international calls for projects

Required Skills

• Doctorate/PhD in Design with proven research production
• Teaching experience in Product Design and contemporary design fields
• Ability to conciliate theory and practice with strong creativity
• Fluency in English and French, able to teach in both languages
• Skills in project engineering and pedagogical innovation

Who Should Apply

The role is intended for candidates who have earned a doctorate in Design, demonstrated research output, and possess teaching experience in Product Design or contemporary design. Applicants should be able to teach in both English and French, combine theory with practice, show strong creativity, and have skills in project engineering and pedagogical innovation. International mobility and a network for collaborations are also valued.

Benefits

• 35 days paid leave plus 15 exemption days per year
• Lunch vouchers
• Mobility bonus
• Complementary health insurance
• Full relocation support (accommodation, schools for children, visa assistance, administrative help, French lessons)
• Vibrant research environment with chairs and international programs

About the Employer

KEDGE Business School is an internationally renowned institution ranked 34th among European business schools and 28th worldwide for its Executive MBA by the Financial Times. It holds triple accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) and is a member of the French Conférence des Grandes Écoles. The school hosts 16,000 students (32% international) and 220 full‑time faculty (46% international) across four French campuses and several international sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of contract is offered?

A permanent CDI full‑time position with executive status.

When does the appointment begin?

The start date is September 2026.

Which languages must the candidate be fluent in?

The candidate must be fluent in both English and French and able to teach in both languages.

What documents must be submitted with the application?

Applicants must provide a cover letter, CV with publications and project experience, a teaching statement with evaluations, a summary of their international network, and two references.

How is the compensation structured?

Salary is negotiable, paid over 13 months, and includes bonuses for research, executive education, and extra hours.