• Assistant Professor - Teaching, Department…

    Wayne State University (Detroit, MI)


    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 asAcademy 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.

     

    The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.