Assistant Professor - Department of Management #27-04

Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement

• Ph.D. in Management, Organizational Behavior, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a closely related field. The doctorate degree must be from program(s) accredited by AACSB International or ABET (or an equivalent accreditation). The terminal degree must be awarded by the date of appointment.
• College or University-level experience in, or clear potential for, in-person teaching and creating a student-centered learning environment.
• Evidence of, or clear potential for, publishing original research in organizational behavior, industrial/organizational psychology, or a closely related field, in peer-reviewed journals.

• Evidence of effective engagement or potential to engage with a diverse student body in and outside the classroom which includes the use of culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students, inclusive approaches to mentoring, and facilitating student research.
• Evidence of, or clear potential for, integrating AI and digital technologies in approaches to classroom instruction.
• Evidence of, or clear potential for, contributing to supportive and collaborative work environments, including via collaborative research relationships with current faculty.
• Potential to take on leadership roles in the Department, College, and University.
• Evidence of, or clear potential for, securing funded work through contracts, grants, and self-supporting programs.

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CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.

As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. As of Fall 2025, CSUN enrolls 36,960 students, where 57.5% are Latinx, 18.4% are White, 8.5% are Asian-American, 5.5% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. 

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The department of Management at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking two tenure-track faculty members in Management at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The successful candidate will teach courses in organizational behavior, management, and/or human resources management and have research interests in organizational behavior, industrial/organizational psychology, or a closely related field. Specific research interests are open, but preference will be given to those pursuing research that aligns with the research interests of current full-time faculty members of the Department of Management and which provides opportunities for collaboration among faculty.

In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate may be required to teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online and will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she/they is/are housed for recommending tenure and promotion. Given CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.

Preferred application deadline is September 29, 2026, and applications received after this date may be considered on an as-needed basis. However, the position will remain open until filled.

Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers  

Applicants must submit a CV, cover letter, teaching statement, and research statement. The cover letter and statements each may be no more than 2 pages in length, using 12pt font, single-spaced. In later stages of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide additional materials, including letters of recommendation and additional evidence of research and teaching accomplishments.

At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

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