ASSISTANT PROFESSOR MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATIONS

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 222,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability and

Life insurance

Paid medical/sick and parental leave

Tuition benefits for employee and-dep

Pre-tax and flex spending accounts

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions in Management and Organizations. We seek at the rank of Assistant Professor, with consideration for Associate or Full Professor for outstanding candidates.

PhD or equivalent desired by start date; research potential and teaching excellence are essential. Base pay is $222,000–$240,000 for a nine-month appointment, with discretionary funding and potential summer salary.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree in hand or expected by start date.
• Interest in topics relevant to management or organizations with outstanding research potential.
• Ability to contribute to department's research and teaching portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Engage in high-impact research and publish findings in leading journals.
• Teach courses in management and organizations at Kellogg.
• Contribute to service and development of the department and program.

Skills

Management

Organizational behavior

Strategic management

Computational social science

Sociology

Psychology

Education

PhD or equivalent degree

Job description

Location: Evanston, Illinois

Department: Management and Organizations, Kellogg School of Management

The Management and Organizations Department of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University invites applications for tenure‑track faculty positions. We are primarily interested in applications at the rank of Assistant Professor, but we will also consider outstanding candidates at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in topics relevant to management or organizations and provide evidence of outstanding research potential and an ability to enhance the department's research and teaching portfolio. The department supports diverse approaches to research, grounded in psychology, sociology, organizational behavior and theory, strategic management and computational social science. A PhD or equivalent degree must be in hand or expected by employment start date.

To apply, please submit the following: a brief cover letter, a current CV, a research statement, one to three publications or working papers, and three letters of recommendation.

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by September 15, 2026.

Information about the department can be found on our website. Further inquiries about the position can be directed to [e-mail].

The expected base pay range for this position is $222,000 - $240,000. This base pay range is for a nine‑month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation. Research discretionary funding will also be provided. Summer salary, including from sponsored projects, may also be available.

Benefits: At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre‑tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance.