Assistant Professor of Work and Organizations/Organizational Behavior

JOB TITLEAssistant Professor of Work and Organizations/Organizational BehaviorLOCATIONWorcesterDEPARTMENT NAMEThe Business SchoolDIVISION NAMEWorcester Polytechnic Institute - WPIJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYDo you want to have a greater impact inside and outside the classroom? Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), a premier university located in New England, might be the place for you!WPI's Business School (the Business School) seeks motivated applicants for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in Work and Organizations/Organizational Behavior to build on the university's strengths in the future of work, organizing, and leadership in the digital age. Successful candidates must be prepared to conduct high-impact research, publish in high-quality outlets and commit to high-quality teaching. Candidates with interests in ethnographic and qualitative work are especially encouraged to apply.JOB DESCRIPTIONA Ph.D. in management, organization studies, or other related field is required. Preference will be given to candidates with an ability to engage in high-quality scholarship and high-quality teaching, and have demonstrated interests in creativity, innovation, or leadership; how digital tools and technologies (including artificial intelligence (AI)) are transforming workplace dynamics, organizations, careers, and industries; social impact, sustainability and ethics in the age of AI; or leading and managing cross-cultural, cross-disciplinary teams. Candidates should demonstrate ability and willingness to teach at the graduate and undergraduate level.If you are interested in joining our faculty and team of motivated and caring colleagues, you should include:·       A cover letter·       A Curriculum Vitae including three references·       Teaching evaluationsTiming: The position will start in August 2027.  We expect to interview at AOM 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Review of applications to start on a rolling basis as they come in until the position is filled. For questions or clarifications, please contact Elizabeth Long Lingo, Search Committee Chair, at ellingo@wpi.edu.About the Business School: The WPI Business School is not your average business school. Embedded in WPI’s distinctive project‑based learning model, and with long‑standing strengths at the intersection of business, technology, and innovation, The Business School prepares students to lead in data‑rich, technology‑driven environments by integrating rigorous business foundations with analytics, computing, and experiential education. Through real‑world problem solving, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strong industry engagement, The Business School plays a central role in advancing WPI’s mission to address complex global challenges through applied learning and research.The Business School at WPI is a mid‑sized academic unit within a leading STEM university, characterized by...