Assistant Professor of Work and Organizations/Organizational Behavior

About the Business School

The WPI Business School is not your average business school. Embedded in WPI’s distinctive project-based learning model, and with long-standing strengths at the intersection of business, technology, and innovation, The Business School prepares students to lead in data-rich, technology-driven environments by integrating rigorous business foundations with analytics, computing, and experiential education. Through real-world problem solving, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strong industry engagement, The Business School plays a central role in advancing WPI’s mission to address complex global challenges through applied learning and research.

About the role

The WPI Business School seeks motivated applicants for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in Work and Organizations/Organizational Behavior to build on the university's strengths in the future of work, organizing, and leadership in the digital age. Successful candidates must be prepared to conduct high-impact research, publish in high-quality outlets, and commit to high-quality teaching.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-impact research, publish in high-quality outlets
• Teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels
• Engage in interdisciplinary scholarship and industry collaboration
• Lead and manage cross-cultural, cross-disciplinary teams
• Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative project-based pedagogy

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in management, organization studies, or other related field
• Ability to engage in high-quality scholarship and teaching
• Demonstrated interests in creativity, innovation, or leadership
• Interest in how digital tools and technologies (including artificial intelligence (AI)) are transforming workplace dynamics, organizations, careers, and industries
• Interest in social impact, sustainability, and ethics in the age of AI

Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to teach at the graduate and undergraduate level

Skills

• Strong research and publication record
• Effective teaching skills
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and industry engagement
• Experience with project-based learning

Benefits

WPI offers a competitive salary range of $135,000 - $145,000 per year, a robust retirement match, wellness perks, tuition assistance, and more!

Pay

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity.

Schedule

The position will start in August 2027.

Contact Information

If you are interested in joining our faculty and team of motivated and caring colleagues, you should include: A cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae including three references, and teaching evaluations. For questions or clarifications, please contact Elizabeth Long Lingo, Search Committee Chair, at ellingo@wpi.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.