Multiple Open-Rank Professor Tenure-Track Positions in Organizational Behavior, Organizational Theory, or Strategy

About the role

The Management and Organization (M&O) Department in the Smeal College of Business at The Pennsylvania State University (University Park, PA) has two full-time tenure-track professor positions in the areas of Organizational Behavior (OB), Organizational Theory (OT), or Strategy. We seek to fill these positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The desired start date for the position is Fall 2027. Those who are in the final stages of completing a PhD program will be considered for appointments as an Assistant Professor. For consideration for Associate or Full Professor level positions, applicants must have a proven track record in conducting high-quality scholarly research and demonstrated teaching competence at a high level. Candidates for all ranks must have a PhD in Management or a related field by the appointment start date. Candidates at the Associate or Full Professor rank must also have demonstrated both a sufficient number of publications in high-quality journals and sufficient impact of that work on the field.

Responsibilities

Candidates for the position can apply by uploading a letter of interest, CV, and three research papers. Candidates should also have three reference letters sent directly to mandosmeal@psmeal.psu.edu. System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application. Any questions about the position can be sent to Amanda Brown, M&O Support Coordinator, at the same email.

Requirements

The preferred candidate will have publications in premier journals, a research program with high-impact or such potential underway and is able to connect with a wide array of doctoral students and faculty in our department. Faculty members in the M&O department are expected to pursue an active research program, perform undergraduate and/or graduate teaching, supervise graduate students, and engage in professional service. Onsite teaching is an essential function of the job.

Qualifications

Candidates for the position must have a PhD in Management or a related field by the appointment start date. Candidates at the Associate or Full Professor rank must also have demonstrated both a sufficient number of publications in high-quality journals and sufficient impact of that work on the field.

Skills

The preferred candidate will have publications in premier journals, a research program with high-impact or such potential underway and is able to connect with a wide array of doctoral students and faculty in our department.

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

Pay

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Schedule

Review of applications for the position will begin on September 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.