Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Professor – Teaching, Department of Management Mike Ilitch School of Business at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
The Department of Management at Wayne State University’s Mike Ilitch School of Business is seeking to fill a (non-tenured track), Assistant Professor – Teaching position for Fall 2026.
- Teach 4 (per semester) undergraduate/graduate levels, along with the option to teach summer courses. Research is not required in this position; however, course teaching load reductions may be
available based on publication record.
- Manage assessment and Student progress with a Learning Management System (Canvas).
- Maintain and adapt curriculum that is current, effective, and appropriate to course and program competencies. Instruct students in a classroom, online, and/or hybrid setting.
- Instruct students in a classroom, online, and/or hybrid setting.
- Engage in department, school, university and external service.
Qualifications:
Desirable education and experience:
- A Ph.D. in organizational behavior, human
resource management, or a related field from an AACSB-accredited business
school. Candidates with a Master’s degree can be considered for the rank
of Instructor - Teaching.
- Teaching and/or professional
experience/certification in organizational behavior and/or human resource
management.
Ability to build and teach courses in multi-modalities including in-person; online asynchronous; and online synchronous. - Ability to build and teach courses in multi-modalities including in-person; online asynchronous; and online synchronous.
School/College/Division:
H16 - School of Business Admin
Primary department:
H1605 - Management Admin (H1605)
Employment type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Full Time
- Job category: Academic/Faculty
Funding/salary information:
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Hourly rate:
- Salary minimum: TBD
- Salary hire maximum: TBD
Working conditions:
Office and Classroom environment
Job openings:
- Number of openings: 1
- Reposted position: No
- Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
- Prior posting/requisition number:
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.