HR Management

California State University System•San Luis Obispo, CA

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About The Position

Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all. The Management, Human Resources, and Information Systems (MHRIS) Area within the Orfalea College of Business is dedicated to preparing career-ready leaders who pair an understanding of how businesses operate with strong interpersonal skills, enabling them to contribute immediately in the workplace and navigate complex organizational challenges with fairness, empathy, and data-driven insight. Our curriculum prepares students for a wide array of domestic and global career options, ranging from highly technical roles to people-oriented positions, giving them the flexibility to succeed in diverse professional paths.

Requirements

Doctorate or equivalent degree in Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited or equivalent institution. The Ph.D. should be awarded by the time of appointment in Fall 2026.
Experience and proficiency in teaching OB/HR at the undergraduate level.
Track record of scholarly publications and evidence of ongoing research activity.
Record of service on department, college and university committees.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated excellence in teaching with experiential pedagogies, and experience with inclusive and equitable teaching to a wide variety of students.
Strong interest and ability to teach organizational behavior and specialized human resources management courses such as performance management, training & development, change management, or people analytics.
Record of success in publishing in Management & HR journals categorized as A or A on the ABDC journal list and evidence of an ongoing pipeline with potential for future publications in journals on those lists.
Record of leadership in service on department, college and university committees.

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