Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior

Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior

The Department of Management and Human Resources at the The Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in organizational behavior. We seek a candidate with a recently completed or soon-to-be completed Ph.D. degree in a relevant field, and exceptional promise to produce high-quality, impactful OB research.

Immigration/visa sponsorship may be available in very limited situations (e.g., F1/OPT to H-1b, H-1b change of employer), but all decisions concerning immigration/visa sponsorship will depend on an evaluation of complexity and risk.

Performance Expectations:

• Conduct and publish high quality research in top-tier academic journals
• Develop and deliver effective teaching materials on behalf of the college's undergraduate, Master's, and doctoral programs
• Contribute to doctoral education and mentoring
• Provide rank-appropriate service to the department, college, university, and profession

Education and Experience Requirements:

Required:

Applicants must hold, or be nearing completion of, a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior or a related field, from an AACSB-accredited doctoral-granting institution. Also required is the ability to lead research projects to publication in top-tier academic journals and managing multiple projects simultaneously across different stages of the research and publication process

Desired:
Overlapping research interests with current OB/HR faculty, evidence of field-level engagement (e.g., participating in or organizing conference events), and methodological expertise that complements existing faculty strengths.

Additional Information:

Assistant Professors in this department currently have a base salary between $185,000 - $200,000. The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Review of applications will begin 9/15/2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Please note that the search committee can only consider completed applications – those for which all required materials have been received.

Required Application Materials:

• Cover letter including statement of research and teaching interests
• Curriculum Vita (CV)
• Two writing samples that document thought leadership

Candidates will also need to provide three letters of recommendation. After submitting an application, you will receive a message from Workday to provide the name and contact information for your references. Your application cannot be considered if you have not completed this additional step.