Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Organizational Behavior/Leadership

About the role

The Management and Entrepreneurship Department in the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall 2027. We invite applications from individuals working at the frontiers of leadership and organizational behavior, with complementary training and research. We encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community, including individuals from historically underrepresented groups.

Specialty or Sub-Discipline

The Leavey School seeks candidates whose research, teaching, and service interests align with the needs of the Management and Entrepreneurship Department. The specific area of emphasis for this position is teaching leadership and organizational behavior courses. Secondary teaching and research interests in entrepreneurship, innovation, and change management are also appreciated.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent from an AACSB-International-accredited university in management, leadership, or a closely related field by September 1 of the appointment year (September 1, 2027).
• Demonstrated ability and potential for high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarly research, with a proven track record or clear capacity to publish in high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarly journals.
• Demonstrated excellence and potential for effective and inclusive teaching and mentoring of a diverse student population, specifically at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Commitment to contributing to Santa Clara University’s mission, including fostering a culture of inclusion and academic excellence.

Responsibilities

• Research/Scholarly Work:
  • Maintain an active scholarly research program that leads to publications in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals.
  • Adhere to departmental standards for scholarly work that contribute to the evaluation of tenure and promotion.
  • Utilize early-career faculty mentoring and professional development resources strongly supported by the University.
• Teaching:
  • Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in leadership and organizational behavior, as assigned by the department chair.
  • Design new elective courses in leadership and organizational behavior.
  • Fulfill all academic and instructional responsibilities associated with assigned courses.
  • SCU is on the quarter system, and tenure-stream faculty typically teach six courses per year (two per quarter), assuming active engagement in research.
  • Prioritize high-quality teaching and significant faculty-student interaction.
  • Engage with teaching development support provided through University Faculty Development programs, workshops, grants, and mentoring.
  • Evaluate teaching according to departmental standards and the principles of Ignatian pedagogy, which emphasize respectful, inclusive, engaging, and evidence-based instruction.
• Service:
  • Provide suitable and effective service to the Department, Leavey School of Business, University, profession, and/or community through committee work, leadership, professional engagement, and other contributions consistent with rank and experience.

Application Procedure

• Applications must be submitted using the University's online application process located at https://jobs.scu.edu.
• Please include the following materials:
  • Cover Letter: Expressing interest in Santa Clara University, outlining qualifications, and clearly stating your research and teaching interests related to this position.
  • Curriculum Vitae.
  • Examples of peer-reviewed scholarship.
  • Evidence of undergraduate and/or graduate teaching effectiveness.
  • References: Contact information for three professional references. Please note that the department will formally solicit three confidential letters of recommendation and requires valid contact details for each writer.

About Us

Santa Clara University is a comprehensive, Jesuit Catholic university located in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley. Every student at SCU has the potential to do something extraordinary. The University offers more than 50 majors, minors, and special programs at the undergraduate level across the arts and sciences, business, and engineering, as well as graduate programs in business, engineering, education, counseling psychology, law, theology, and pastoral ministries. The Leavey School of Business was among the first business schools accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and now consistently ranks highly in national rankings for both its undergraduate and graduate business programs. The Management and Entrepreneurship Department is nationally recognized for its focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, strategy, leadership, and business ethics.

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decisionmaking, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.