Assistant Professor – Department of Management – California State University, Northridge

Assistant Professor – Department of Management – California State University, Northridge

• Institution: California State University, Northridge (CSUN)

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Management, David Nazarian College of Business and Economics

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: Job No. 560988 / Faculty Hire No. 27-04

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: $125,000–$141,000 anticipated hiring range

• Location: Northridge, California, USA

• Application Deadline: Open until filled; preferred consideration by September 29, 2026

📋 Overview of Role

California State University, Northridge seeks two tenure-track Assistant Professors in Management for Fall 2027, subject to budgetary approval. The successful candidates will contribute to teaching, research, student mentorship, and service, with research interests in organizational behavior, industrial/organizational psychology, or closely related fields.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach courses in organizational behavior, management, and/or human resources management.

• Develop and publish original research in peer-reviewed journals.

• Create a student-centered learning environment and support diverse learners through mentoring.

• Participate in faculty meetings, assessment of student learning, and department, college, and university service.

• Contribute to collaborative research, innovation, and equitable academic outcomes.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: PhD in Management, Organizational Behavior, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a closely related field from an AACSB- or ABET-accredited program or equivalent.

• Experience & Specializations: College/university teaching experience or clear potential for effective teaching; evidence of or potential for research publication in organizational behavior, industrial/organizational psychology, or a related field.

• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with culturally responsive pedagogy, inclusive mentoring, AI and digital technologies in teaching, collaborative research, leadership, and securing funded research.

• Certifications / Licensure: Not specified.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Anticipated hiring range: $125,000–$141,000, dependent upon qualifications.

• Appointment is effective Fall 2027, subject to budgetary approval.

• Additional benefits are available through California State University, Northridge.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2. Cover Letter — maximum 2 pages

3. Teaching Statement — maximum 2 pages

4. Research Statement — maximum 2 pages

5. Additional materials, including recommendation letters, may be requested at later stages.

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: CSUN Careers

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: California State University, Northridge Human Resources

• 📅 Deadline: September 29, 2026 for preferred consideration; open until filled

🌐 Official Website / Domain: California State University, Northridge