Assistant Professor, Organizational Behavior - Department of Management

Assistant Professor, Organizational Behavior - Department of Management

Instructional / Teaching Faculty

Full-Time

Exempt:
Not Eligible for Overtime

College of Business

Management

Commensurate with Experience

Beginning Review Date: 09/01/2026

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.

The primary teaching responsibilities will be teaching undergraduate courses in Organizational Behavior as well as a secondary area that supports one of our Management concentrations (HRM, Consulting, and Entrepreneurship). The successful candidate is expected to conduct high-quality research, as well as engage in academic and community service for the department, college, university, and the profession. The department fosters a collegial and collaborative team environment that supports student success and faculty development.

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. We are seeking a candidate who can teach courses in Organizational Behavior and a secondary area that supports one of our MGT concentrations.

The successful candidate must provide evidence of teaching effectiveness and outstanding research potential for publishing in premier management journals. 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.

Candidates must complete the online employment application in the JMU career portal and provide the following:
Cover letter, Curriculum vita, Contact information for three references, Statement of teaching philosophy, Statement of research philosophy (submitted under "Other Document #1" within the application portal). Incomplete applications or applications submitted through email or postal mail will not be considered. Review of applications will begin September 1, 2026. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The position start date is August 2027.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check. E-Verify Notice:
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James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission.

The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: .

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