Assistant Professor, Organizational Behavior/ Human Resource Management

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition exemption

Retirement options

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Wellness benefits

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Louisiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Organizational Behavior/ Human Resource Management at the Assistant Professor rank to begin in Fall 2027. The Rucks Department of Management invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Organizational Behavior/ Human Resource Management at the Assistant Professor rank to begin in Fall 2027.

Senior Assistant Professors are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Education: PhD/D.B.A. in Management or related field; ABD candidates will be considered.
• Years of Experience: 0-6
• Specific Experience: Primary area in organizational behavior/ human resource management.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching or demonstrated potential for excellence.
• Competencies: Research - Proficient; Course Instruction - Proficient; Communication - Advanced.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses (OB/HRM).
• Engage in academic research and publish in management journals.
• Undertake assignments related to teaching, scholarship and university service.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Communication

Education

PhD/DBA in Management

Job description

Job Posting Title

Assistant Professor, Organizational Behavior/ Human Resource Management

Position Type

Faculty

Department

LSUAM COB - School of Management (Thomas Greckhamer (00001391))

Work Location

2700 BEC North Undergrad Pavilion

Pay Grade

Academic

Job Summary

The Rucks Department of Management invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Organizational Behavior/ Human Resource Management at the Assistant Professor rank to begin in Fall 2027. Senior Assistant Professors are encouraged to apply. Applicants with prior tenure-track experience should have a strong research record commensurate with experience and junior candidates must show promise for the development of a solid research agenda. This position requires the Assistant Professor to teach management courses at the undergraduate and graduate-level and to conduct research and publish in top management journals or those in closely related fields.

Job Responsibilities

• 45% - Teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses (primarily in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management). Normal teaching load is two courses per semester, i.e., four courses per academic year.
• 45% - Engage in academic research and publish in academic journals in management or in closely related fields.
• 10% - Undertake assignments normally associated with teaching, scholarship, and University service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: PhD/D.B.A. in Management or related field; ABD candidates will be considered.
• Years of Experience: 0-6
• Specific Experience: Primary area in organizational behavior/ human resource management.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching or demonstrated potential for excellence.
• Competencies:
  • Research - Proficient
  • Course Instruction - Proficient
  • Communication - Advanced

Additional Position Information

• Background Check: An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
• Benefits: LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
• Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance.
• Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
• Essential Position (Y/N): LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.
• Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

Contact Information

Questions regarding the position may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Professor Michael Johnson ([e-mail]).

HCM Contact Information: For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [e-mail]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

Review of applications will begin August 18, 2026, and applications will be considered until a candidate is selected.

About LSU

LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.

Posting Dates

Posting Date: July 21, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): November 17, 2026