Assistant Professor - Educational Leadership, Research and Technology - Tenure Track

General Summary

Western Michigan University’s College of Education and Human Development invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Organizational Change Leadership. The individual in this position will serve in the Organizational Change Leadership (OCL) unit within the Department of Educational Leadership, Research, and Technology at Western Michigan University (WMU). The OCL unit is comprised of a suite of academic programs that includes a PHD in Organizational Change Leadership, an MA in Organizational Change Leadership, a Graduate Certificate in Organizational Change Leadership, and an Undergraduate Minor in Organizational Change Leadership.

We seek to hire someone who can fill needed content expertise areas (organizational development, organizational culture, power and politics, and applied change leadership), and provide new energy and perspectives related to teaching; recruiting, retaining, and advising students; and research. This individual will also serve on committees for doctoral students in the PhD in Organizational Change Leadership. To attain and keep graduate faculty status (which is required to teach in a graduate program at the institution), this individual will be required to maintain an active research agenda. Ideally, this faculty member should have connections with thought leaders in the profession, as well as in professional associations in the field of organizational development and change.

The individual in this position will also be expected to teach courses, maintain office hours, and support program initiatives on campus, in-person in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Major Duties

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Organizational Change Leadership beginning in August 2027, with primary responsibility for high-quality online instruction. Maintain an active research agenda in organizational development and change and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of the field. Advise and mentor students across the OCL undergraduate minor, graduate certificate, master’s, and doctoral programs. Recruit and engage prospective students and contribute to the continued growth and visibility of the OCL programs. Contribute to curriculum innovation, course development, and continuous improvement across OCL programs. Contribute actively to the intellectual and professional life of the OCL unit and provide service to the department, college, and university. Maintain a visible presence in the organizational development and change scholarly community through conference presentations, publications, professional service, and disciplinary leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

Earned doctorate in Organizational Development and Change, Organizational Behavior, Organization Studies, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Organizational and Social Psychology, or Human and Organizational Studies, with a substantive emphasis on organizational development, conferred by the start of a Fall 2027 appointment from an accredited institution. An emerging research agenda and record of peer-reviewed publications and/or presentations appropriate for career stage in organizational development and change, organizational behavior, or organizational studies. Demonstrated professional and/or scholarly engagement in organizational development and change through participation in professional associations, conferences, scholarly networks, and/or professional practice. Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in one or more of the following areas: organizational development, organizational change, organizational diagnosis, leadership, group dynamics, organizational power and politics, organizational culture, or closely related areas of organizational studies. Experience with, or demonstrated ability to develop, high-quality online instruction. Commitment to working with a broad range of students and mentoring adult learners from varied professional, organizational, and educational backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications

Substantive organizational consulting or change leadership experience across settings such as business and industry, nonprofit organizations, healthcare, government, or the military. Demonstrated ability to translate organizational development and change theory and research into professional practice. Expertise in quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed-methods research. Experience advising and mentoring undergraduate, master’s, and/or doctoral students, including service on dissertation committees. Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development and the design of innovative courses and learning experiences for working professionals. Evidence of leadership in professional, academic, and/or organizational settings. Experience or interest in developing partnerships with organizations, professional associations, or other external constituencies that support teaching, research, or student opportunities.

Additional Position Information

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