Assistant Professor - Management

University of Nebraska–Lincoln, United States

Updated: about 14 hours ago
Location: Lincoln, NEBRASKA
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Position Information
Position Information


Working Title Assistant Professor - Management
Department Management-1027
Requisition Number F_240031
Posting Open Date 02/26/2024
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 03/29/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The Department of Management in the College of Business at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an expected start date of August 2024. The new hire will conduct research and teach in the area of OB and/or HR. We seek colleagues who can contribute to the College’s research mission and degree programs at the undergraduate, MBA, and PhD levels, and other areas as appropriate. We seek individuals who are interested in being active members of a rich and collegial academic community. Salary, benefits, and research support are very competitive and consistent with other Big Ten universities.
About the Department
The Department of Management (https://business.unl.edu/academic-programs/departments/management/ ) includes 25 faculty members and provides a collegial environment for research and teaching. Our faculty members regularly publish in top-tier management journals and are awarded for their research and teaching accomplishments. We enjoy sharing our research in progress within the department to solicit ideas and feedback and regularly invite visiting faculty to do the same. The Center for Entrepreneurship, International Business program, and the Clifton Strengths Institute are affiliated with the Department of Management and administered by Management faculty.
About the College
The College of Business (CoB), established in 1913, moved into a new 240,000-square-foot, $84 million state-of-the-art building in the fall of 2017. Its undergraduate program, consisting of 11 majors and 4 campus-wide minors, is ranked 38th by US News and World Report amongst public universities. Its online MBA program was ranked 8th by the Princeton Review in 2023 and #29 by US News and World Report in 2024. Increased support for research and proximity to thriving business communities of Omaha and Lincoln help advance the college’s research goals. The college prides itself on being an open and collaborative community. Visit the CoB website (https://business.unl.edu/ ) to learn more.
Life in Lincoln
With a population of 292,000, Lincoln is known for its college-town atmosphere and is the 3rd largest city in the Big Ten. Geographically situated in the center of the US, Lincoln is a comfortable drive from the major city centers of Omaha, NE; Kansas City, MO; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; and Minneapolis, MN. As part of the Midwest Silicon Prairie, Lincoln was recently named America’s brightest and most affordable tech hub by Livability and a Smart Gigabit Community by the National Science Foundation-funded nonprofit U.S. Ignite. The metropolitan area of Lincoln offers numerous attractions and entertainment options. Accolades also include #3 best state capital to live in by SmartAsset, #32 best places to live in the U.S by U.S. News and World Report, and a #12 ranking by WalletHub’s listing of best places to raise a family. Lincoln boasts low unemployment, low cost of living, and low crime. A strong vision for growth, a vibrant downtown, extensive bike trails, numerous golf courses and parks, a wide variety of restaurants, shops, and museums, and top college sports teams help make Lincoln a great place to live. Find out more about Lincoln at https://go.unl.edu/connections , https://www.lcoc.com/meet-lincoln , https://aboutlincoln.unl.edu/ , and https://www.lincoln.org/ .
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination .
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior, Human Resources, or a related field. Advanced ABD candidates will be considered; the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment. 
  • Demonstrated a history of targeting top tier management-related journals. 
  • Teaching experience and an interest in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. 
  • Commitment to collegiality.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Two or more years of experience teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level post-Ph.D. degree completion. 
  • Demonstrated ability to publish in top tier management journals (for example, AMR, AMJ, ASQ, JAP, JoM, PPsych, Org Sci, SMJ).
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
Criminal History Background Check Required No
Posted Salary
How to Apply
Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the information form. Attach the following documents:
  • A letter of interest. 
  • A curriculum vitae. 
  • A list of three references with contact information. 
  • One document containing: 
    • A sample of publications and current research. 
    • Evidence of teaching experience and ability. 


    • All four documents are required for a complete file. Only complete files will be reviewed. Interested candidates may reach out to the department chair, Dr. Jake Messersmith ([email protected] ), with any questions.
    For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
    Melissa Lewis
    [email protected]
    Job Category
    Job Category (old) Faculty Tenure/Tenure Leading
    Job Type 9 Month
    Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
    If Temporary, indicate end date
    Planned Hire Date August 2024
    Appointment End Date
    Organizational Location Default Location

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