Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior

California State University • San Diego, CA

7d • $140,000 - $147,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Management Department at the Fowler College of Business (FCB) at San Diego State University (SDSU) seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor with expertise in Organizational Behavior starting in Fall 2027. The successful candidate must exhibit competence/potential in conducting high-quality scholarship in Organizational Behavior, resulting in top-tier journal publications and academic thought leadership, and effectively teaching the undergraduate core course in Organizational Behavior. Teaching the core MBA Organizational Behavior course may also be expected as needed. Some evening teaching may also be required due to the diverse student body. This position is contingent upon state funding. Consideration of applicants will begin in August and will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. SDSU’s Fowler College of Business (FCB) is among the nation’s oldest and largest AACSB-accredited business schools. SDSU is the oldest institution of higher education in the San Diego region, with a highly diverse campus community and a student population of over 41,000. San Diego State University is currently designated as an R1 doctoral university with “very high research spending and doctoral production,” as per the Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education. SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university and a Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence.

Requirements

• A record of original research / scholarly / creative accomplishments and demonstrated capacity to a) develop a vigorous and independent program of research / scholarship / creative activity; b) teach graduate and undergraduate courses; and c) engage in both campus and professional service activities.
• Demonstration of past accomplishments and / or future plans in at least two (2) or more of the “Building on Inclusive Excellence” criteria.
• Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior or in a closely related field (e.g., industrial-organizational psychology, international business, human resources) with all degree requirements met by date of hire (August 2027).

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability or potential to publish high-quality organizational behavior research in top-tier journals.
• Record of publications, presentations, and/or funding.
• Evidence of (or potential for) research in areas that overlap with department faculty interests.
• University-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducting high-quality scholarship in Organizational Behavior, resulting in top-tier journal publications and academic thought leadership.
• Effectively teaching the undergraduate core course in Organizational Behavior.
• Teaching the core MBA Organizational Behavior course may also be expected as needed.
• Engage in both campus and professional service activities.

Benefits

• Research support includes funding for approved projects through grant programs, graduate student assistants, and a budget for conference travel and other research-related expenses.
• A rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree