Professor

Penn State University•University Park, IL

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The Management and Organization (M&O) Department in the Smeal College of Business at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to fill a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Full Professor in the areas of Organizational Behavior (OB), Organizational Theory (OT), or Strategy. This position is to fill the Smeal Chaired Professor of Management. The desired start date is Fall 2027. The department is looking for a candidate with a PhD, a strong record of high-quality scholarly research with significant impact, and demonstrated teaching competence. The preferred candidate will have publications in premier journals, a research program with high-impact, and the ability to mentor doctoral students and faculty. Faculty members are expected to maintain an active research program, teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, supervise graduate students, and engage in professional service. Onsite teaching is an essential function of the job. For the Smeal Chaired Professor, there is an expectation of sustained research excellence, thought leadership, mentorship, high ethical standards, and a strategic vision for the department's research culture. Applications should include a letter of interest and CV. Questions can be directed to Amanda Brown at [email protected]. Application review begins October 1, 2026, and continues until the position is filled.

Requirements

PhD
Proven track record in conducting high-quality scholarly research with sufficient impact on the field
Demonstrated teaching competence at a high level
Publications in premier journals
Research program with high-impact
Ability to connect with a wide array of doctoral students and faculty in our department
Onsite teaching is an essential function of the job

Nice To Haves

Established history of mentorship
High ethical standards for their own professional work
Strategic vision for growing and sustaining the research culture within the M&O department

Responsibilities

Pursue an active research program
Perform undergraduate and/or graduate teaching
Supervise graduate students
Engage in professional service
Sustained research excellence and thought leadership
Mentorship
Maintain high ethical standards for their own professional work
Develop and implement a strategic vision for growing and sustaining the research culture within the M&O department