Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior
The Management Department at the Fowler College of Business (FCB) at San Diego State University (SDSU) seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor with expertise in Organizational Behavior starting in Fall 2027. Filling this position is contingent upon state funding. Consideration of applicants will begin in August 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
About the Role
SDSU values high-quality scholarship and teaching. The successful candidate must demonstrate competence and potential in two key areas:
- Conducting high-quality scholarship in Organizational Behavior, resulting in top-tier journal publications and academic thought leadership.
- Effectively teaching the undergraduate core course in Organizational Behavior. Teaching the core MBA Organizational Behavior course may also be required as needed.
As the university values and educates a diverse student body, including traditional and non-traditional students, some evening teaching may be required.
About the Department and University
SDSU’s Fowler College of Business (FCB) is among the nation’s oldest and largest AACSB-accredited business schools. Jointly with the College of Arts & Letters, the FCB offers SDSU’s International Business (IB) program, ranked 17th in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report. FCB houses the Wendy Gillespie Center for Advancing Global Business, designated as a National Center of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education since 1989.
The Management Department’s faculty includes 18 tenured/tenure-track members, as well as several full-time and part-time lecturers. Research support includes funding for approved projects through grant programs, graduate student assistants, and a budget for conference travel and other research-related expenses. Additional information is available at business.sdsu.edu/departments/management.
SDSU is the oldest institution of higher education in the San Diego region, with a highly diverse campus community and a student population of over 41,000. Designated as an R1 doctoral university with “very high research spending and doctoral production” by the Carnegie Classifications, SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university and a Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. More information about the university is available at www.sdsu.edu.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a vigorous, independent program of research, scholarship, or creative activity.
- Teach graduate and undergraduate courses, including the core Organizational Behavior course for undergraduates and potentially the MBA Organizational Behavior course.
- Engage in campus and professional service activities.
- Demonstrate accomplishments or future plans in at least two of the “Building on Inclusive Excellence” criteria.
Requirements
- A record of original research, scholarly, or creative accomplishments, with demonstrated capacity to:
- Develop a vigorous and independent program of research, scholarship, or creative activity.
- Teach graduate and undergraduate courses effectively.
- Engage in campus and professional service.
- By the date of hire (August 2027), a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior or a closely related field (e.g., industrial-organizational psychology, international business, human resources) with all degree requirements met.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability or potential to publish high-quality organizational behavior research in top-tier journals.
- Record of publications, presentations, and/or funding.
- Evidence of (or potential for) research in areas that overlap with department faculty interests.
- University-level teaching experience.
Pay
The minimum salary for this position is based on the current CSU salary schedule and may be revised based on contract collective bargaining. The anticipated salary range is $140,000 - $147,000 (academic year full-time monthly). Salary placement will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience, and salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances.
Benefits
San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information, visit SDSU Benefits.