Assistant Professor of Management​/Organizational Behavior

Assistant Professor of Management/Organizational Behavior

Job no: 552754
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Business/Management, On-site (work in-person at business location)

The Management, Human Resources and Information Systems Area of the Orfalea College of Business at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo seeks a full‑time, tenure‑line, academic year Assistant Professor in the primary area of Management/Organizational Behavior. Faculty are expected to teach courses in organizational behavior and may also teach specialized courses in change management, performance management, training & development, or people analytics.

The appointment begins August 17 2026, with rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The anticipated hiring range is $135,100‑$149,300.

The Management, Human Resources, and Information Systems (MHRIS) Area within the Orfalea College of Business is dedicated to preparing career‑ready leaders who combine business acumen with strong interpersonal skills, enabling students to contribute immediately and navigate complex organizational challenges with fairness, empathy, and data‑driven insight. Our curriculum prepares students for a wide array of domestic and global career options, ranging from highly technical roles to people‑oriented positions, providing flexibility to succeed in diverse professional paths.

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.

Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I,

Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy.

We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

• Doctorate or equivalent degree in Organizational Behavior, Human Resources Management, or a closely related field from an AACSB or equivalent institution. The Ph.D. must be awarded by the time of appointment in Fall 2026.
• Demonstrated record of high‑quality research published in peer‑reviewed journals or clear evidence of the potential to establish such a record.
• Evidence of, or potential for, excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in and ability to teach organizational behavior, a core course in the business curriculum, and an interest in additional specialized courses such as change management, performance management, training & development, or people analytics. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching with experiential pedagogies, and experience with inclusive and equitable teaching to a wide variety of students.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be…