The Facultad de Economía y Negocios (FEN, School of Business and Economics) at Universidad del Desarrollo (UDD), Chile, invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Entrepreneurship.
Position: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship (1 position)
Location: Santiago, Chile (campus located near the Andes Mountains)
Application Deadline: July 31, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Position Description
The successful candidate is expected to:
• Conduct high-quality, impactful research in their field.
• Teach up to 4 courses per year at undergraduate and graduate levels (Master’s and Ph.D.).
• Supervise and mentor students.
• Contribute to academic service within the School’s Research Centers and the University.
About FEN and UDD
Founded in 1990, Universidad del Desarrollo is highly esteemed, and its programs are ranked globally in QS Rankings, Global THE Impact and SCImago Institutions Rankings
FEN is among the top business schools in Chile, serving 2,600+ students across undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs. It is recognized for excellence in Business, Management, and Accounting by QS Rankings, SCImago, and AMBA accreditation.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
• PhD degree in Entrepreneurship or a related field.
• Documented teaching qualifications, including evidence and materials for evaluating pedagogical effectiveness.
• Documented research production at an international level, including publications in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and write at a high academic level.
• Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Experience in academic leadership roles (desirable).
• Strong collaborative orientation, with a keen interest in working with colleagues in both research and teaching, and contributing to a vibrant research culture.
Minimum Productivity Requirements
In alignment with internationally recognized academic standards and national accreditation requirements, faculty members contributing to doctoral programs are expected to meet the following productivity benchmarks:
• At least four WoS-indexed publications in the last five years (Q1,Q2 or Q3),
or
• At least three WoS-indexed publications in the last five years (Q1–Q2) plus participation as principal or co-investigator in a competitive research grant (e.g., Fondecyt, FONDEF, ANID programs, CORFO, or equivalent international funding schemes).
Application Materials
Applicants should submit to the email: [email protected], the following information:
• Cover letter outlining research and teaching interests
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Contact information for at least two referees
Only complete applications will be considered. The position will remain open until filled.
Contact Information
Vesna Mandakovic: [email protected]
Felipe Vásquez: [email protected]
Facultad de Economía y Negocios
Universidad del Desarrollo
Av. Plaza 680, Las Condes
Santiago, Chile
Phone: +56 2 2327 9110
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