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The University of St. Thomas Department of Management in the Opus College of Business invites applications for a tenure-track position in Organizational Behavior at the Assistant Professor level, starting Fall 2025. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching, potential for strong research, and a desire to engage in culturally responsive service activities that demonstrate their commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The Department of Management consists of 14 full-time faculty from a variety of backgrounds and specializations. Most have extensive industry experience, and some continue to consult. Our faculty have published in the Academy of Management Annals, Academy of Management Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Management, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, and Personnel Psychology. The department houses the General Business, Human Resource Management, International Business, and Leadership and Management undergraduate majors and has course offerings throughout all graduate programs. For more information about the Department of Management, see https://business.stthomas.edu/faculty-research/departments/management/index.html.

The Opus College of Business develops effective, principled business leaders, who think globally, act ethically, and create enduring value for society. It is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. The college offers undergraduate, part-time and specialized MBA, specialized Masters, and graduate certificate programs. For more information about the Opus College of Business see https://business.stthomas.edu/index.html.

The University of St. Thomas is in the vibrant Minneapolis-St. Paul area, one of the nation's top 25 metro areas. Combine that with a visible corporate presence of seventeen Fortune 500 headquarters plus a diversified list of other companies with offices in the metro area, and you have a very strong, supportive business community that attracts bright, talented, people. A recent study found the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area population grew 11% from 2010 – 2020. Census data also shows that Minnesota continues to grow more diverse, both racially and ethnically, and at a faster pace than in the broader United States. Learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas.

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees and dependents upon eligibility
• Up to 50% tuition remission for spouses upon eligibility
• A generous employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits
• All eligible full-time faculty may request Parental Leave for the birth or adoption of a child

Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D. (U.S. or foreign equivalent from an AACSB-accredited institution) or alternatively, ABD with a close completion date, in Organizational Behavior or other closely related discipline.
• Ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in organizational behavior, including change, leadership, and teams (teaching load is 3/3 with a potential course release for research-active faculty).
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to excellence in teaching.
• A strong research agenda with potential to publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals.

Additional Preferences

• Demonstrated commitment to providing leadership (in teaching, research, and/or service) toward building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.
• Teaching and research interests that complement the department and college needs and priorities including Leadership, Teams, and Organizational Change Management.
• Incorporates innovative teaching technology, experiential exercises and/or applied learning in the classroom.

The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.  We welcome applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, work experience, physical and intellectual abilities, and financial means. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. This commitment is consistent with our university mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission. 

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/ There are multiple parts to the application process. Applicants will first be asked to create an applicant profile and upload their supplemental application materials: 

1. Curriculum vitae or resume.
2. A written statement of teaching philosophy (including developing inclusive learning environments) and research interests (uploaded into "Teaching Philosophy" field).
3. A sample of scholarly writing.
4. Complete the reference section of the application by providing contact information for three professional references. No references will be contacted without first getting the permission of the candidates.

After creating and submitting an applicant profile, you will be taken to the job specific application. Here you will be asked to copy/paste a cover letter, detailing your interest in the opportunity.

Please do not upload any additional documents into the other available fields within the candidate profile at this time. Further application materials may be requested later, but no additional materials beyond those requested above are asked of you at this time.

To ensure full consideration for the position, all application materials should be received by October 20, 2024; however, the position will remain open until filled. The search committee will begin scheduling Zoom interviews in early-November 2024. For further information, please contact Dr. Tera Galloway, Search Committee Chair, at gall8882@stthomas.edu.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.