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Assistant Professor of Leadership/Organizational Behavior Ball State University dental insurance, life insurance, parental leave, sick time United States, Indiana, Muncie 2000 West University Avenue (Show on map) Aug 10, 2026
Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Leadership/Organizational Behavior Compensation:
$130,000 - $133,000
Department:
Management Start Date:
08/01/2027 About this opportunity: The Department of Management in the Miller College of Business at Ball State University welcomes applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor with expertise in Leadership, Organizational Behavior, or related fields. Tenure status is not granted automatically; it is awarded based on demonstrated excellence in performance, budgetary considerations, tenure density, and the needs of the university. The university will consider sponsorship. What you'll do and what you will bring:
Position Function:
Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, conducting scholarly research in the areas of leadership, organizational behavior, or related fields, and service to the university and profession.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching:
Teach up to 9 semester hours of undergraduate and/or graduate courses, both on-campus and online. Teaching reduction is available for exceptional research performance. Time release and summer stipend is available for recent PhD. graduates.
Research:
Conduct scholarly research, primarily in the area of leadership, organizational behavior, or related fields, and publish in high-quality academic journals.
Service:
Actively contribute in service roles to Ball State University, local community, and the academic profession.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
PhD from an AACSB-accredited institution in management or a closely related field with emphasis on leadership or organizational behavior topics. ABD candidates will be considered during the selection process.
Experience:
Evidence of scholarly research and teaching experience in business-related field.
Teaching:
At least one semester of higher education teaching experience in the field of management at an AACSB-accredited institution.
Preferred Qualifications:
Teaching:
At least one-year (9 months) of teaching experience in leadership, organizational behavior, or human resource management at an AACSB-accredited institution with preference for candidates that have interest and ability in teaching organizational change.
Research:
A record of publications in prestigious refereed journals in management.
Service:
Contributions to a prominent organization that serves academic professionals.
Required Certifications/Licensures:
How to apply: For inquiries about this opportunity, please contact: Dr. Abhishek Srivastava (abhishek.srivastava@bsu.edu)
Important:
Please follow upload instructions for attaching all required documents listed below. Only complete applications will be considered.
REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae - •Please do not use the Autofill feature for your resume/vitae Statement of teaching philosophy Statement of research agenda References - Within the application, you will be prompted to provide names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
NOTE:
Reference checks will not be conducted until the final round of the candidate selection process. This position will remain open until filled with a consideration date of September 15, 2026. Candidates submitting application materials on or before this date will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
What we offer:
At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected. When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you. Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow. Curious about our excellent benefits package? We have developed a calculator that shows you the value of our core benefits. Select the Total Compensation Calculator - Faculty and download our calculator spreadsheet.
