Assistant Professor of Management (Organizational Behavior/Managerial Skills)

California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Management (Organizational Behavior/Managerial Skills) position in the Department of Management and Marketing, College of Business and Public Administration, beginning Fall 2027.

About the University

CSU Bakersfield, founded in 1970, is a regional, comprehensive university serving the southern San Joaquin Valley of California. The university’s service area covers nearly 25,000 square miles and is home to a socially and ethnically diverse population. As the only four-year degree-granting institution within a 100-mile radius, CSUB plays a vital role in educational attainment, economic development, and quality of life in the region.

The campus serves approximately 9,400 undergraduate students and 1,350 graduate, credential, and post-baccalaureate students. CSUB is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and has received numerous accolades, including:

• #18 in Top Public Schools in the West (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
• #21 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
• 4.5 out of 5 stars and named one of America's Best Colleges (Money, 2026)
• #8 in Master's Universities and #17 in Best Bang for the Buck: West (Washington Monthly, 2025)
• #4 in California Mobility Index (College Futures Foundation, 2025)
• #9 in Economic Mobility Index (Third Way, 2024)
• Top 50 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. (University HQ, 2025)

About the College

The College of Business and Public Administration (BPA) is accredited by AACSB and NASPAA (for the MPA program) and houses four departments. Undergraduate degrees offered include:

• BS in Business Administration
• BS in Agricultural Business
• BS in Economics
• BS in Environmental Resource Management
• BA in Public Administration

The college also offers three graduate programs: Master of Public Administration, MS in Health Care Administration, and Master of Business Administration. The CSUB MBA programs are ranked among the best online and part-time MBA programs by U.S. News & World Report.

BPA is committed to leading the region in innovative, inclusive, and value-added education, positively impacting students and communities.

About the Department

The Department of Management and Marketing is a collegial department that values diverse ideas, areas of study, and methodologies. The department provides essential components to the education of every business student at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, preparing students for careers in general management, human resource management, logistics and supply chain management, management information systems, small business management, entrepreneurship, international management, and marketing.

Faculty advance research in these areas and engage with the community to foster ties to commerce locally and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellence in teaching core undergraduate and MBA courses in Organizational Behavior (MGMT 3000 and 6040) and Managerial Skills (MGMT 3090 and 6050), as well as other related courses as assigned.
• Expertise in organizational behavior topics, including personality, emotions, attitudes, perception, motivation, groups and teams, communication, leadership, power/politics, conflict/negotiation, organizational structure/culture, and change/stress management.
• Develop and enhance managerial skills in students.
• Maintain an active program of scholarly research with publications in peer-reviewed academic journals, consistent with AACSB standards and departmental expectations.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives in program development, assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration in support of the College of Business and Public Administration’s mission.
• Engage in meaningful departmental, college, and university service, including participation in accreditation and assessment efforts, professional service within the management discipline, and activities supporting the institution’s mission and its students and community.
• Advance diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the role.
• Teach in-person courses at the main campus in Bakersfield and the satellite campus in the Antelope Valley, as well as through other modalities to serve students and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or DBA in Management with a focus in Organizational Behavior from an AACSB-accredited institution. Applicants nearing completion of a doctoral degree may be considered; however, employment is contingent upon submission of evidence of degree completion by May 1, 2027.
• Evidence of successful teaching experience in higher education.
• Evidence of a record of, or strong potential for, conducting high-quality research.
• Willingness to engage in departmental, college, university, and community service activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students.
• Candidates with a Ph.D. more than five years old must have recent publications to be classified as Scholarly Academic at the time of hire.

Application Materials

• Cover letter describing interest in the position, qualifications, and recent experience.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned.
• Three current professional references with names and contact information (references will not be contacted without prior notification).
• A statement about fostering an inclusive classroom.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The position is full-time and paid monthly, with a salary range of $6,221 – $13,224 monthly ($74,652 - $158,688 annually). The anticipated hiring range for this position is $115,000 – $135,000 annually.

Benefits

Faculty employee benefits are highly competitive within the higher education sector. For details, see the CSU Employee Benefits Summary.