Assistant Professor of Work and Organizations/Organizational Behavior

Worcester Polytechnic Institute • Worcester, MA

6d • $135,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), a premier university located in New England, seeks motivated applicants for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in Work and Organizations/Organizational Behavior. This role aims to build on the university's strengths in the future of work, organizing, and leadership in the digital age. Successful candidates must be prepared to conduct high-impact research, publish in high-quality outlets, and commit to high-quality teaching. Candidates with interests in ethnographic and qualitative work are especially encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in management, organization studies, or other related field
• Ability to engage in high-quality scholarship
• Ability to engage in high-quality teaching
• Demonstrated interests in creativity, innovation, or leadership
• Demonstrated interests in how digital tools and technologies (including artificial intelligence (AI)) are transforming workplace dynamics, organizations, careers, and industries
• Demonstrated interests in social impact, sustainability and ethics in the age of AI
• Demonstrated interests in leading and managing cross-cultural, cross-disciplinary teams
• Ability and willingness to teach at the graduate and undergraduate level

Nice To Haves

• Interests in ethnographic and qualitative work

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-impact research
• Publish in high-quality outlets
• Commit to high-quality teaching
• Teach at the graduate and undergraduate level

Benefits

• Robust retirement match
• Wellness perks
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible spending accounts

What This Job Offers

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