"Assistant Professor – Teaching, Department of Management Mike Ilitch School of Business"

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Assistant Professor – Teaching, Department of Management Mike Ilitch School of Business

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Professor – Teaching, Department of Management Mike Ilitch School of Business at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

The Department of Management at Wayne State University’s Mike Ilitch School of Business is seeking to fill a (non-tenured track), Assistant Professor – Teaching position for Fall 2026.

• Teach 4 (per semester) undergraduate/graduate levels, along with the option to teach summer courses. Course teaching load reductions may be available based on publication record. Many of our faculty publish in top-tier journals such as Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Management, Strategic Management Journal, Organization Science, and Organizational Research Methods.
• Manage assessment and Student progress with a Learning Management System (Canvas).
• Maintain and adapt curriculum that is current, effective, and appropriate to course and program competencies. Instruct students in a classroom, online, and/or hybrid setting.
• Engage in department, school, university and external service.

Qualifications:

Desirable education and experience:

• A Ph.D. in organizational behavior, human resource management, or a related field from an AACSB-accredited business school. Candidates with a Master’s degree can be considered for the rank of Instructor - Teaching.
• Teaching and/or professional experience/certification in organizational behavior and/or human resource management.
• Ability to build and teach courses in multi-modalities including in-person; online asynchronous; and online synchronous.
• Ability to build and teach courses in multi-modalities including in-person; online asynchronous; and online synchronous.

School/College/Division:

H16 - School of Business Admin

Primary department:

H1605 - Management Admin (H1605)

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Office and Classroom environment

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.