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Kent State University

Job Description

The Department of Management in the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship at Kent State University (Kent campus), seeks qualified applicants for one tenure-track position in the Department of Management with a focus on Human Resource Management/Organizational Behavior (HR/OB). The position is for an Assistant Professor, to begin in August 2025, and is subject to final budgetary approval.


 

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:


 

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

The successful candidate will engage in high-quality research, teach HR/OB classes, and engage in service to the institution and their academic field. Research will be publishable in top-tier Management or HR/OB journals. Teaching will occur at the graduate and undergraduate levels and will involve HR/OB classes such as Human Resource Management, Staffing Human Resources, and Human Resource Analytics and ERP Systems. The teaching load is 2/2 for the entire probationary period of a new faculty member.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:


Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must have earned a doctorate degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, or a closely related field, upon the start date in August 2025. Additional qualifications include:

  • evidence (or aptitude) of a strong research record (or agenda) in HR/OB-related areas;
  • skilled in teaching various HR/OB courses at the undergraduate level;
  • experience teaching graduate classes preferred;

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:


Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Special Instructions Summary:

The Department of Management is composed of 6 tenure-track faculty and 3 full time non-tenure track faculty. Our faculty have diverse research interests and publish in top-tier journals, such as Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Journal of Management, as well as Journal of International Business Studies and Strategic Management Journal.

About the College and University: Kent State University is classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, with 25,000 students on the main campus in Kent, and 34,000 students system wide.

The Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship holds dual accreditation in both business and accounting by AACSB-International. In Fall 2024 the new, state-of-the-art Crawford Hall will open, supporting innovative business instruction, leading research, and student support services. In 2024, the college’s Online MBA program was ranked among the top 50 by Princeton Review. The college is also recognized by U.S. News & World Report as being among the 2024 Best Undergraduate Business Programs in the nation.


 

Application Instructions: Review of applications will be ongoing and continue until the position is filled; To be actively considered for this position, interested candidates must submit the following materials:

(1) a letter of intent;

(2) curriculum vita;

(3) evidence of teaching (statement of teaching, teaching evaluations, etc.);

(4) statement of research and recent publications or working papers;

(5) three references.


For inquiries about the position please contact the search committee chair Dr. Velvet Landingham at vweemsl@kent.edu.


 

Additional Information:


 

Must pass a security check.


We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco is not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free<http://www.kent.edu/smoke-free>.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

 

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