Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Management and Public Service – New York University

Faculty Opportunity: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Management and Public Service – New York University

• Institution: New York University (NYU)

• Academic Unit / School: Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service

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

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: Management and Public Service

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 1.20 crore – INR 1.39 crore annually

• Location: New York, United States

• Open Date: September 11, 2026

• Application Deadline: October 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

Overview of Role

NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Management and Public Service.

The position is designed for scholars conducting rigorous research relevant to public service organizations, management, leadership, organizational behavior, and cross-sector settings. Candidates should demonstrate a strong publication record or clear potential to publish in leading academic journals.

Research & Teaching Areas

Areas of particular interest include:

• Innovation, technology, and organizational learning

• Leadership, decision-making, and negotiation

• Social movements, organizations, and institutional power

• Cross-organizational and cross-sector leadership

• International and cross-national management

• Policy implementation and organizational performance

• Organizational change and structure

• Human Resources and talent management

• Career development

• Healthcare, education, government, advocacy, urban policy, consulting, and impact-oriented organizations

The school welcomes qualitative, quantitative, experimental, and simulation-based research.

Teaching Responsibilities

The successful candidate may contribute to core and elective courses such as:

• Management & Leadership

• Strategy

• Human Resources and Job Design

• Performance Management & Measurement

• Additional management and leadership electives

Teaching may span NYU Wagner’s Master’s, mid-career, and executive programs.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. or D.B.A. in a relevant field, including:

  • Management / Organizational Behavior

  • Strategy

  • Healthcare Management

  • Organizational Sociology

  • Personnel Economics

  • Public Administration

  • Related disciplines

• Doctoral or postdoctoral program should be completed by the position start date.

• Candidates who are two years or less into an Assistant Professor appointment may also be considered.

• Strong record or potential for innovative and rigorous scholarly research.

• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching.

• Ability to teach and mentor students across professional and academic programs.

• Interest in active-learning and real-world organizational applications.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Annual Salary: Approximately INR 1.20 crore – INR 1.39 crore.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• Retirement plans and flexible spending accounts.

• Wellness and employee-assistance programs.

• Child and elder-care support programs.

• Commuter benefits.

• Eligible dependent children may receive substantial NYU undergraduate tuition benefits.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter

3. Job Market Paper

4. Research Statement

5. Teaching Statement

6. All Teaching Evaluations

7. Three Letters of Recommendation

8. Additional Research Papers – optional

Placeholder documents are not accepted.

Application Process

• Application Link: https://dossier.interfolio.com/apply/193450

• Application Deadline: October 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

• Initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

• Finalists are expected to be invited for an on-campus visit during the fall semester.

• Application materials should be submitted through Interfolio rather than by email.

Official Website: https://wagner.nyu.edu/