Leveraging the competitive advantage of Iberoamerican scholars

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to help foster the global reach of Iberoamerican scholars, based on the author's own experiences and observations in the field. Design/methodology/approach This is an inductive study trying to generate a framework of “academic positioning” using the author's own experience as an example. Findings This paper presents an analytical framework of “academic positioning” and derives some practical suggestions for young Iberoamerican scholars. Originality/value The paper offers an analytical framework that informs likely career paths for young Iberoamerican scholars.