Assistant/Associate Professor in Organizational Behavior or Strategic Human Resource Management – NC State University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant/Associate Professor in Organizational Behavior or Strategic Human Resource Management – NC State University

• Institution: North Carolina State University

• College: Poole College of Management

• Department: Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

• Position: Assistant/Associate Professor

• Posting Number: PG194968EP

• Position Number: 00112388

• Academic Area: Organizational Behavior / Strategic Human Resource Management

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty

• Appointment: 9-Month Recurring

• FTE: 1.0

• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

• Salary / Remuneration: Commensurate with experience

• Job Open Date: October 14, 2026

• Anticipated Close Date: November 11, 2026

• Application Review: Begins immediately and continues until the position is filled

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

Overview of the Role

The Department of Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship in the Poole College of Management at NC State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Organizational Behavior or Strategic Human Resource Management.

The successful candidate will contribute to research, teaching, and service within an interdisciplinary department whose broader research areas include organizational behavior, human resource management, leadership, strategy, and entrepreneurship.

Research Focus

Candidates should demonstrate a strong record of, or clear potential for, scholarly excellence in areas such as:

• Organizational Behavior

• Strategic Human Resource Management

• Human Resource Management

• Leadership

• Related Management disciplines

The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain a high-quality, impactful research programme resulting in publications in leading peer-reviewed journals.

Teaching Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach at undergraduate and graduate levels in areas including:

• Organizational Behavior

• Strategic Human Resource Management

• Related Management subjects

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to deliver high-quality teaching consistent with the expectations of a Research 1 university.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Develop and maintain an impactful research programme.

• Publish in leading peer-reviewed academic journals.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service.

• Participate in professional engagement.

• Collaborate effectively with faculty.

• Contribute to an interdisciplinary and collegial research environment.

• Engage with students and other academic stakeholders.

• Support the teaching, research, and service missions of the department.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• An earned Ph.D. in a relevant field.

• Strong research capabilities appropriate for a Research 1 university.

• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate students.

• Evidence of research, teaching, and service achievement or strong potential to establish such a record.

The required degree must be completed before the appointment start date.

Associate Professor Requirements

Candidates considered at the Associate Professor level should have an established record of:

• High-quality scholarship

• Effective teaching

• Academic and/or professional service

The record should be commensurate with appointment at the Associate Professor rank.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred candidates will:

• Thrive in an interdisciplinary academic environment.

• Conduct research spanning multiple levels of analysis.

• Teach across different levels of analysis.

• Connect academic research with professional practice.

• Demonstrate alignment with NC State’s “Think and Do” approach.

• Have experience submitting research grant proposals.

• Have experience obtaining external research funding.

About the Department

The Department of Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship conducts research in areas including:

• Organizational Behavior

• Human Resource Management

• Leadership

• Strategy

• Entrepreneurship

Faculty publish in leading journals including outlets such as AMR, AMJ, SMJ, SEJ, JAP, JOM, Organization Science, Management Science, OBHDP, JBV, ETP, JMS, and HBR.

The department contributes to undergraduate Business Administration programmes, MBA education, and executive education.

Salary & Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Eligible employees may receive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement programmes

• Flexible spending accounts

• Disability plans

• Life insurance

• Paid time off and leave programmes

• 12 annual holidays

• Tuition and academic assistance

• Childcare-related benefits

• Wellness and recreation programmes

Application Checklist

Applicants must submit:

1. Application

2. Curriculum Vitae / Resume

3. Cover Letter

4. Contact Information for 3 Professional References

The cover letter should clearly address:

• Interest in North Carolina State University

• Research interests

• Teaching interests

Confidential references will be contacted only for candidates advancing in the selection process.

Important Dates

• Job Open Date: October 14, 2026

• Application Review: Begins immediately

• Anticipated Close Date: November 11, 2026

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

The university notes that if the posting remains active after November 11, applications are still being accepted and reviewed.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted through the NC State University employment portal using:

Posting Number: PG194968EP

For academic enquiries:

Dr. Tom Zagenczyk
Professor, Department of Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Poole College of Management
North Carolina State University
Email: tzagenc@ncsu.edu

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