Assistant Professor of Strategy/Organization Theory (2 Open Positions)

California State University, Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 69,426 - 147,579; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Strategy/Organization Theory beginning Fall 2027. Primary teaching will cover undergraduate courses in strategic management and organization theory, with in‑person, hybrid, or online delivery possibilities.

The role emphasizes research leading to peer‑reviewed publications and active service to the department, college, and university, with a strong commitment to inclusive pedagogy

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Business, Management, or Strategy by Aug 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated potential to teach and develop curriculum for Strategic Management or Organization Theory.
• Demonstrated potential for research leading to peer‑reviewed publications.
• Commitment to serving department, college, university, and community.
• Commitment to working with a diverse student population, including low‑socioeconomic and first‑generation students.

Responsibilities

• Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels in strategic management and organization theory.
• Engage in research, scholarly and creative activities leading to conference presentations and publications.
• Participate in service to the department, college, university, and community.

Skills

Teaching potential

Curriculum development

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Ph.D./D.B.A. in Business/Management/Strategy

Doctoral degree by Aug 1, 2027

Job description

Position

Assistant Professor of Strategy/Organization Theory (2 Open Positions)

Effective Date

August 17, 2027 (Fall Semester)

Salary Range

The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is $6,221 to $13,224 per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $10,916 to $11,750 per month. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Deadline

Review of applications to begin September 15, 2026. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled).

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Business, Management, or Strategy, with a concentration in Strategic Management or Organizational Theory; degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated potential to effectively teach and engage in curriculum development for Strategic Management or Organization Theory subjects at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Demonstrated potential for research leading to peer‑reviewed publications.
• Demonstrated potential to contribute in service roles to the department, college, university, and community.
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low‑socioeconomic and first‑generation students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in teaching classes with a focus on strategic management or topics within organization theory.
• Expertise in case analysis and writing assessments for undergraduate program; strategy‑related teaching expertise will be considered.
• Strong research pipelines and have published or are under review in journals of recognized quality in the Strategy and Organization Theory fields.
• Experience successfully working with diverse student populations, including those from a range of demographic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom.

Duties

• Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Primary teaching assignment will likely include undergraduate courses in strategic management and organization theory. Mode of instruction may include in‑person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.
• Engage in research, scholarly and creative activities leading to conference presentations and publications.
• Participate in service to the department, college, university, and community.

Employment Requirements

Background check, including criminal records and reference check, must be completed satisfactorily before any offer of employment.

Applicants must disclose whether they have received a final administrative or judicial decision regarding sexual harassment within the last seven years after meeting the minimum qualifications, and must sign a release form authorizing the release of information by current or former employers to the CSU.

The position holder is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.

Hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work outside of California is prohibited effective January 1, 2022. Employment outside California or the United States is not permitted, except under approved and documented circumstances.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.