Assistant Professor Of Organizational Leadership

Req Id: 31352

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Organizational Leadership

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Department of Organizational Leadership at Purdue University Fort Wayne (https://www.pfw.edu/etcs/organizational-leadership) seeks an Assistant Professor with a specialization in leadership, organizational behavior, HR management, or HR development effective August 12, 2024. In addition to research and teaching, the selected candidate will be expected to serve on campus committees. Candidates are expected to currently possess or demonstrate potential to establish a defined research agenda within their field of study. Additionally, candidates are expected to demonstrate their ability to successfully teach using various modalities.

Qualifications

Required:

• PhD/terminal degree or ABD in leadership, organizational behavior, human resource management, industrial/organizational psychology or closely related field.

• Evidence of capacity to conduct high-quality research within OB, HR, leadership, or related field

Preferred:

• Demonstrated evidence of recent research productivity, i.e., peer-review publications, book chapters, and/or conference proceedings

• Prior college-level teaching experience and/or relevant work experience.

• Demonstrated success in teaching face-to-face, and/or hybrid, and/or online courses.

Possible Courses

Class assignments (3/3 load) may include Introduction to Organizational Behavior, Applied Leadership, Leadership Process, Conference Leadership, Training and Development, Human Resource Issues or other HR courses, Research Methods, or others that align with selected candidate's discipline and corresponding department needs.

About Us

The Organizational Leadership Department at Purdue University Fort Wayne's goal is simple: To develop leaders capable of driving positive change in businesses and organizations within our community and beyond. We equip our students with the skills needed to influence organizational success so they can ultimately make a meaningful contribution to the global marketplace.

The department is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including research, teaching and service/engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in their cover letter how their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals help to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.

Purdue University Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. A check of criminal conviction records will be made for employment in this position. Position contingent on available funding.

Application Process

Application materials will be accepted immediately and position will remain open until filled. Applicants should submit the following documents:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vita

• A 1-2 page teaching philosophy

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness

• A 1-2 page research statement and/or evidence of research activity (publications/writing samples)

• List of three references with contact information

• Candidates invited for a campus interview will be asked to deliver a teaching demonstration

Please apply at https://careers.purdue.edu/FW/go/FW-Faculty/7720100/.

Review of applications will commence May 7, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Questions

Should you have any questions, please contact the Search Committee Chair:

Michael Kirchner, Ph.D.

Graduate Program Director and Associate Professor

Department of Organizational Leadership

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Office: Neff Hall 258

2101 East Coliseum Blvd.

Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Phone: (260) 481-6539

Email: kirchnem@pfw.edu

Apply now

Posting Start Date: 4/23/24