Assistant Professor, Organizational Behavior - Department of Management

James Madison University•Harrisonburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Management in the College of Business at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Management position with a focus in Organizational Behavior to begin in Fall 2027. Advanced assistant professors are also encouraged to apply. The Department of Management is an academic unit within the College of Business, comprising 22 full-time faculty members. The department has over 800 management majors in three concentrations (Management Consulting, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Human Resource Management), and the department supports the college by providing core business classes in Strategic Management, Interpersonal Skills, and Principles of Management. Departmental faculty members closely collaborate with the Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship. The department places primary emphasis on its undergraduate programs that include engaging classroom experiences, business case studies, hands-on projects, and laboratory exercises designed to prepare graduates to work independently and in team-oriented environments. In addition to their high involvement in undergraduate education, departmental faculty members play a vital role in delivering the Executive Leadership MBA, Innovation MBA, and Information Security MBA programs. Outside the academic community, faculty members maintain strong connections with the business community in Shenandoah Valley, Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Washington, D.C., and interact regularly with members of the department’s advisory board.

Requirements

A Ph.D. in Business Administration or a closely related field is required (a doctorate degree from a business program must be from an AACSB-accredited business school).
Applicants who are ABD will be considered with the requirement of degree in hand by December of 2027.
Must be able to teach courses in Organizational Behavior and a secondary area that supports one of our MGT concentrations.
Must provide evidence of teaching effectiveness and outstanding research potential for publishing in premier management journals.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates holding a PhD with a primary emphasis in organizational behavior and a secondary area of expertise in the other discipline.

Responsibilities

Teaching undergraduate courses in Organizational Behavior as well as a secondary area that supports one of our Management concentrations (HRM, Consulting, and Entrepreneurship).
Conducting high-quality research.
Engaging in academic and community service for the department, college, university, and the profession.