Assistant Professor in Management & Organizations (Tenure-Track) – Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor in Management & Organizations (Tenure-Track) – Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University

• Institution: Northwestern University

• Academic Unit: Kellogg School of Management

• Department: Management and Organizations (MORS)

• Position Rank: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track; exceptional Associate or Full Professor candidates also considered)

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, 9-Month Academic Appointment

• Expected Base Pay Range: $222,000 – $240,000 (9-month base; does not include summer salary; subject to negotiation; includes discretionary research funding)

• Location: Evanston / Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Application Deadline: September 15, 2026 (for full consideration)

Overview of Role

The Department of Management and Organizations at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions, primarily at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The department seeks scholars with strong research potential whose work addresses critical topics in management and organizational systems, contributing to Kellogg’s interdisciplinary research community and executive-caliber teaching portfolio.

Disciplinary Scope & Research Areas

The department supports diverse theoretical and methodological approaches grounded in:

• 🔹 Organizational Behavior & Theory

• 🔹 Psychology & Behavioral Science

• 🔹 Sociology

• 🔹 Strategic Management

• 🔹 Computational Social Science

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Management, Organizational Behavior, Sociology, Psychology, Strategy, or a related discipline in hand or expected by the start date of employment.

• Scholarly Profile: Demonstrated evidence of outstanding research productivity/potential with promise for publication in premier academic journals.

• Instructional Excellence: Ability to teach and enhance the department's undergraduate, MBA, and doctoral course offerings.

Compensation & Research Support

• Base Salary: $222,000 – $240,000 for a 9-month academic appointment (negotiable based on qualifications).

• Research Support: Discretionary research funding provided alongside university research infrastructure.

• Benefits: Comprehensive Northwestern University health, retirement, and tuition assistance benefit programs.

Application Process & Inquiries

Applicants must submit their full dossier through Northwestern University's Faculty Recruiting portal:

• 🔗 Direct Application Link: Apply via Northwestern Faculty Recruiting (Requisition #MjU2Mw)

• 📧 Department Inquiries: MORSrecruiting@kellogg.northwestern.edu

• 📅 Full Consideration Deadline: September 15, 2026

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