Tenure Track Position in Macro-Organizational Behavior and Organizational Theory at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The University of Pittsburgh School of Business seeks to fill a full-time, tenure-track assistant or associate professor position in the Organizations and Entrepreneurship (O&E) Area, starting as early as Fall 2026. We are seeking to fill a position in macro-organizational behavior and organizational theory. Candidates with a background in OB, OT, HR, or other related disciplines are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will have a research portfolio and ongoing interests that include health sciences research.

The School of Business houses strong masters, undergraduate, and executive education business programs. The MBA and undergraduate programs are consistently ranked among the top 25 U.S. public programs. The PhD program is well-regarded across all disciplines, including Organizational Behavior and Strategy. The PhD program is complemented by a recently launched Executive DBA program. The University of Pittsburgh maintains a strong research profile, with over $1 billion annually in research expenditures. We are embedded in a thriving business community that has experienced significant technology innovation and entrepreneurship activity in the last decade. Pittsburgh is also an attractive metropolitan area in which to live, with an active arts and restaurant culture befitting a much larger city.

The O&E Area plays a vital role in enabling Pitt Business to fulfil its purpose and realize its aspirations. Pitt Business’s strategic plan identifies three “Paths to Distinction”—thematic strengths in in the domains of the health sciences industry, digital transformation, and societal impact. The research foci of faculty and the Centers managed by O&E faculty—the David Berg Center for Ethics and Leadership, the Center for Healthcare Management, the Business of Humanity® Project, and the Center for Sustainable Business—align closely with and support these three Paths to Distinction. O&E faculty are very active in external academic roles and hold editorial positions in leading management journals.

The appointment requires a strong commitment to excellence in scholarly research in the organizational behavior and organizational theory arenas. Candidates are required to have completed their PhD prior to joining our faculty. The position is contingent upon receiving final approval from the University and federal authorization to work in the United States.

Applicants must submit a letter of interest detailing their fit with the position, resume, sample research paper(s), evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of reference. If you have any questions, please contact the Search Committee chair, Professor Ravi Madhavan at ravi.madhavan@pitt.edu. Please direct any confidential letters of reference to: oefacultysearch@katz.pitt.edu.

The application deadline is December 15, 2025, or until the position is filled. However, early applications are encouraged, as we will review applications as they come in.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.