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Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior/Human Resources Management

California State University

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Full Job Description

 
Job no: 542384
 
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
 
Location: San Luis Obispo
 
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Business/Management, On-site (work in-person at business location)

 

The Management, Human Resources and Information Systems Area in the Orfalea College of Business at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track, academic year position as Assistant Professor in the primary area of Organizational Behavior/Human Resources Management. Interest and ability to teach both undergraduate and graduate (MBA) level classes is desirable. The ideal applicant could also teach human resources management courses, including specialized courses such as people analytics, employment law, or compensation. The position is designed to strengthen Cal Poly’s on-going efforts in enhancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) climate, thus the candidate is expected to incorporate a DEI emphasis in instruction, research, and service.

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate must have completed a doctorate or equivalent degree in Organizational Behavior or Human Resources Management, or a closely related field from an AACSB or equivalent accredited institution. The Ph.D. should be awarded by the time of appointment in Fall 2025. Applicants are expected to show evidence of exemplary teaching and strong research appropriate to their level of service. Applicants must have the ability to work with diverse students and engage diversity in the curriculum. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

The Orfalea College of Business is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse university community that reflects and serves the population of California. We are seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups. Applicants must submit a diversity statement that displays evidence of the applicant’s ability to support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive experiential learning environment.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will show evidence of attention to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion across their teaching, scholarship, and service. The ideal candidate will show evidence of exemplary teaching, strong research appropriate to their level of experience, and currency in their professional field. Preference will be given to candidates who have interest in teaching specialized courses in human resources management such as people analytics. Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.

 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California.

 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Management, HR and Information Systems Area (MHRIS) prepares students for a wide array of domestic and global career options ranging from the highly technical to the more people-oriented. We offer two concentrations: Management & Human Resources and Information Systems. Read more at https://www.cob.calpoly.edu/mhris/management-human-resources-concentration/ and more about our faculty at https://www.cob.calpoly.edu/directory/.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must attach (1) a cover letter, (2) resume/curriculum vitae, and (3) a diversity statement and (4) a copy of unofficial transcripts as part of the electronic application. All applicants are required to submit a diversity statement. The diversity statement should demonstrate the applicant’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in teaching, scholarship and/or service by describing past experience, contributions to diversity and inclusion efforts, the impact on students, faculty, staff and/or your field and a description of how the candidate will demonstrate a commitment in these areas in teaching, research, and/or service at Cal Poly. Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Advertised: Oct 01 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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