Associate Professor (Organizational Behavior or Strategic Management) AF8077

Oklahoma State University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Stillwater is inviting applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Organization Behavior/Human Resources or Strategic Management at the Associate Professor level. The role emphasizes a strong research record and quality teaching experience, preparing candidates for impactful academic careers. Interested candidates should apply by submitting their CV and letters of interest. This position offers a competitive salary and is set to begin in August 2026.

Qualifications

• By Fall 2026, candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Management or a related field.
• Demonstrated strong research potential, preferably with an established record of top-tier publication activity.
• Active research program, participation in supervising doctoral students, and ability to teach undergraduate or graduate-level coursework.
• Preference for candidates pursuing high-impact research who can collaborate effectively within a collegial department.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate or graduate-level coursework.
• Supervise doctoral students and maintain an active research program.
• Publish research in top-tier journals and collaborate with faculty.

Skills

Research potential

Doctoral supervision

Teaching experience

Education

Ph.D. in Management or related field

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT

SPEARS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (Stillwater, Oklahoma)

Tenure-Track Faculty

Position

The Management Department in the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University invites applications for a tenure‑track position in Organization Behavior/Human Resources or Strategic Management at the Associate Professor level to begin as early as August 2026. Candidates at the Associate Professor level must have a well‑established research record and demonstrated quality teaching experience. Salary is competitive for a comprehensive research university and contingent on available funding.

Qualifications

• By Fall 2026, candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Management or a related field.
• Demonstrated strong research potential, preferably with an established record of top‑tier publication activity.
• Active research program, participation in supervising doctoral students, and ability to teach undergraduate or graduate‑level coursework.
• Preference for candidates pursuing high‑impact research who can collaborate effectively within a collegial department.

Application

• Submit a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for three references.
• Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Nikos Dimotakis ([e-mail]) or Dr. Federico Aime ([e-mail]).

About our Management Department

The department currently has 11 tenure‑track faculty who consistently publish in premier research journals including the Academy of Management Journal, Strategic Management Journal, and Journal of Applied Psychology, as well as many other highly‑ranked scholarly outlets. It has been ranked in the Top 20 in the TAMUGA rankings in three of the last five years, with a 5‑year average rank of 25th among all management departments in the country.

Faculty serve as associate editors or on editorial boards of leading journals. Senior faculty are committed to mentoring junior faculty. Management faculty teach at undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels. Our doctoral program is a key component of the department; doctoral students work closely with faculty, publish in top‑tier outlets prior to graduation, and enjoy successful placement outcomes for graduates. For more information about our group, visit our website.

About OSU and Stillwater

Oklahoma State University is a land‑grant institution committed to excellence in research, teaching, and outreach. Stillwater is a growing community consistently ranked as a top place to live, achieving recognition in Money Magazine. It is about a one‑hour drive from both Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Commercial air travel, wide availability of gigabit internet, and the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts enhance Stillwater’s vibrant culture. Housing costs are roughly 80% of the national average. The Spears School of Business resides in a state‑of‑the‑art facility that opened in January 2018.