Job Summary

The Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder is hiring an Assistant/Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior position in Organizational Leadership and Information Analytics (OLIA) Division, starting in Fall 2027.

We are seeking candidates with recent success or a strong potential in publishing high-quality and impactful research in leading management journals. A successful candidate should exhibit a strong willingness and ability to teach courses in organizational behavior and management, as well as a strong willingness and ability to effectively interact with faculty colleagues, students, staff, and external constituents. We are interested in candidates with a grounding in Organizational Behavior or an allied discipline who are pursuing work in the area of Organizational Behavior.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Minimum qualifications include a doctorate in Organizational Behavior or an allied discipline (e.g., Human Resources, Psychology, Labor and Employment Relations / Industrial Relations), a strong willingness and ability to teach courses in organizational behavior and management, and the demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality and impactful (quantitative and/or qualitative) academic research. Candidates who are Ph.D. students must be close to completion of their Ph.D. degrees (all completed but Ph.D. dissertation). The Ph.D. degree should be obtained before the appointment starts.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for an Assistant Professor ($190,000-$200,000) or Associate Professor ($215,000-$230,000). Additional benefits include allowance with relocation expenses and for a computer, FDA (Faculty Development Account), and a specific amount of guaranteed summer research support.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Organizational Behavior or a closely related field or be close to completion of a Ph.D. degree (all completed but Ph.D. dissertation). The Ph.D. degree should be obtained before the appointment starts. We are seeking candidates with recent success or strong potential in publishing high-quality and impactful (quantitative and/or qualitative) research in leading management journals. A successful candidate should exhibit a strong willingness and ability to teach courses in organizational behavior and management, as well as a strong willingness and ability to effectively interact with faculty colleagues, students, staff, and external constituents. We are interested in candidates with a grounding in Organizational Behavior or an allied discipline who are pursuing work in the area of Organizational Behavior.

Note: Candidates who have not yet conferred their degree will be appointed as an Instructor until the semester following the degree conferral.

What We Would Like You to Have

Desired qualifications include an established program of research published in leading management journals, or a demonstrated potential in building a strong research pipeline for publications in leading management journals, as well as at least 1 year of experience of teaching organizational behavior and management at the undergraduate, master's, and/or doctoral levels. Teaching experience can be gained during a candidate's graduate studies. Teaching duties could include undergraduate/master's students and doctoral students.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Research Statement
4. Teaching Statement
5. Evidence of research effectiveness (e.g., 1-3 journal publications, conference papers, and/or working papers combined into one PDF; If any, at least one submission should be first-authored)
6. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations, course syllabi, and teaching portfolios combined into one PDF)

During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references. We will request letters of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.

Applications received by September 28, 2026 will receive full consideration. Position will remain open until filled.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.