Non-Tenure Track, Open Rank, Specialized Faculty - Organizational Behavior Area, Graduate and Online

Non-Tenure Track, Open Rank, Specialized Faculty - Organizational Behavior Area, Graduate and Online

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

Gies College of Business

Department of Business Administration

The Gies College of Business at Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. We serve the state, the nation, and the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and addressing critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge.

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a 100% full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track, open rank, specialized faculty position in Organizational Behavior within the Department of Business Administration. Specialized faculty are expected to teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels, conduct research and/or contribute to practice, provide institutional service participation, and engage in activities that maintain faculty qualifications under AACSB guidelines.

The Gies College of Business at Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. In 2020, the Gies iMBA program was named one of the top ten "Biggest B-School Innovations of The Decade" by Poets and Quants. The college has also become a leader in experiential learning. Gies provides the environment and resources that foster meaningful actions, empower students to make their mark, and put their purpose into practice - to make the world a better place. Gies Business is committed to being a model for fostering an inclusive and equitable community, and supporting initiatives that promote access, belonging, and respectful engagement. We strive to prepare future business leaders to work effectively in diverse environments and to engage thoughtfully with our community and corporate partners. We are interested in candidates who will bring excellence via outstanding research, teaching, and service.

The Department of Business Administration is a diverse and growing unit, which includes graduate and undergraduate programs across seven academic areas (i.e., Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, International Business, Marketing, Operations Management, Information Systems, and Supply Chain). About 14 specialized faculty members have been added over the past 3 years. Currently, specialized faculty constitute approximately 37.6% of the academic staff within the department. Additional information about the Department may be found here.

SPECIFIC DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

We are looking for candidates who could teach in the graduate if not also undergraduate curriculum. Industry experience and MBA teaching experience are both appreciated. This includes but is not limited to online MBA teaching responsibilities concerned with leadership, creativity, and/ or changes in technology. Prospective candidates can be considered for any of the following roles:

• Teaching faculty deliver an effective and engaging classroom experience, publish on topics related to business pedagogy, and engage in related pedagogical activities to make both an instructional impact and a curricular impact within and beyond the department. Candidates must possess a PhD and teaching experience.
• Clinical faculty draw on specialized knowledge gained from professional practice. Responsibilities can include delivering an effective and engaging classroom experience, engaging in applied or experiential work that leverages specialized practices in fields the department deems relevant, and publicly engaging with current and potential partners on campus and within the larger business community. Candidates must have at least a master's or equivalent degree and extensive professional experience. Successful candidates must have experience in senior leadership positions, and/or demonstrated excellence in teaching at undergraduate and professional graduate degree programs at an accredited institution.

SALARY AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

This is a 9-month, 100%-time specialized faculty position with a teaching load of 6 courses per academic year. The budgeted salary range for the position is $125,000-$145,000 at the Teaching/Clinical Assistant level, $145,000-$160,000 at the Teaching/Clinical Associate Level, $160,000-$180,000 at the Teaching/Clinical Professor level, for a 9 month service basis. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package. The expected start date is negotiable.

This position is eligible for visa sponsorship except for sponsorship of a new H1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee.

More information about the University of Illinois and the local community may be found here:
* Benefits
* Living in Champaign-Urbana

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

For full consideration, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information of three professional references, and evidence of past teaching success. For initial consideration, applications must be submitted by 6:00 pm Central Time on April 30, 2026. Interviews may occur prior to the initial closing date; however, the review of applications will continue until suitable candidates are identified.

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information regarding this specific position, please contact the Department of Business Administration Human Resources at business-bahr@business.illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-300-0612.