(Tenured/Practice Track) Associate or Full Professor in Family Business

REF:8352

Singapore Management University (SMU) invites applications for a (Tenured/Practice Track) Associate Professor or Full Professor in Family Business to join the Strategy & Entrepreneurship Group at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB).

A premier university in Asia, Singapore Management University (SMU) is recognised for its world-class research and exceptional education programmes. Founded in 2000, SMU offers a transformative education for a new generation of graduates and leaders, supported by a multidisciplinary research environment that addresses the complexities and disruptions of today’s world. The University is home to the Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB), one of Asia’s premier business schools, which holds Triple Crown Accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA) and has grown rapidly despite its young age.

LKCSB is now seeking to appoint an internationally prominent scholar in family business to join the Strategy & Entrepreneurship Group. This is an outstanding opportunity for a distinguished academic to contribute to the further development of the School’s research and teaching strengths in family business, within a diverse and internationally oriented academic community.

The successful candidate, who will have an established record of high-quality research and excellence in education, will join a vibrant academic environment that supports impactful scholarship and strong engagement with industry and society. They will play a leading role in advancing research, education, and professional engagement in family business, working closely with family enterprises, family offices, professional bodies, and policy stakeholders, and contributing to the University’s growing impact and profile in this field.

The appointment will be made at the level of Associate Professor or Full Professor, including Practice track appointments, depending on the candidate’s experience, record of achievement, and alignment with institutional criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

SMU will be supported in this appointment process by the executive search firm Perrett Laver. Applications should include (in electronic form): a cover letter setting out interest and relevant experience and full curriculum vitae.

If you wish to discuss this role further in confidence, please contact Dr Jolin Lai via email at Jolin.Lai@perrettlaver.com.

For more information and to submit your application, please quote reference 8352.

The deadline for applications is 20 May 2026.