Assistant Professor, Department of Management with a focus in management, human resources management, and/or organizational behavior in the Schmidthorst College of Business. This is a 9-month tenure-track academic appointment beginning in August 2025.

As a vital part of Bowling Green State University, the Schmidthorst College of Business is dedicated to driving economic and cultural vitality in northwestern Ohio and beyond. Recently re-accredited by AACSB, our college exemplifies the highest standards in business education. Our state-of-the-art facility, the Maurer Center, provides an inspiring environment for learning and collaboration, equipped with cutting-edge technology and resources. We are focused on innovating our curriculum and empowering our students to reach their goals through our integration of Life Design to reimaging our core curriculum, our student-centered approach has resulted in a significant increase in our undergraduate program over the past two years. Our online MBA program, ranked #1 in Ohio by Poets & Quants, demonstrates our commitment to delivering superior, flexible education tailored to the needs of modern professionals.
 
The Schmidthorst College of Business emphasizes innovative teaching, research, and community engagement. We foster a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas, knowledge, and achievements support the region, state, and nation. We value and support high quality research that advances theory and practice and support publications in leading journals. Our strong connections with the business community ensure that our curriculum remains relevant and impactful, preparing our graduates to thrive in a competitive global market.

As a Public University for the Public Good, Bowling Green State University is a comprehensive, high research university located in northwestern Ohio committed to driving economic and cultural vitality in the region and beyond. Through innovative teaching, research and creative activities, BGSU fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas, knowledge and achievements support the region, state and nation. More than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs, 17 doctoral programs, and 57 master’s programs. A focus on promoting research, scholarship, and creative activities has resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the past several years.

Guided by Forward, BGSU’s strategic plan, the University is focused on redefining student success. For the fourth year in a row, The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest that students would choose again. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Journal distinction of being the No. 1 public university in Ohio for the student experience.

Primary teaching responsibility is in, human resources management, organizational behavior, organization development, and leadership and change management. Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, active engagement in research and publication, advising dissertation projects, and involvement in department, college, university, and professional service.  Expectations include teaching and active involvement in the Allen W. and Carol M. Schmidthorst College of Business’ Doctorate of Organization Development and Change program and the Executive Master of Organization Development program.  

Minimum qualifications include an earned Ph.D. with an emphasis in Organizational Behavior, Organization Development, Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, or a closely related field from an AACSB accredited program or equivalent.  Doctorate in hand is preferred, but candidates with a strong probability of completion by August 2025 will be considered.  

A successful candidate is expected to have demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and research.
 
Candidate must meet the College’s requirements for AACSB qualification to be considered for this position which include a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience after the completion of the master’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of successful teaching experience at the college-level desired, graduate and well as undergraduate teaching experience will be preferred.  Experience teaching both in person and online is also preferred.

Candidates will be evaluated on their teaching potential, research potential, and their potential to contribute to the programs in the department of management and the mission of the Allen W. and Carol M. Schmidthorst College of Business and Bowling Green State University.  

Application Materials Required

• Cover letter 
• Curriculum vitae 
• Names and contact information of three professional references
• Statements of teaching and research philosophy

Bowling Green State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer . We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.