Dear colleagues,
Abilene Christian University's AACSB-accredited College of Business Administration (COBA) invites applications for an open-rank (tenure-track) position in organizational behavior with the Department of Management Sciences. We're seeking a teacher-scholar who will teach undergraduate and potentially graduate courses in organizational behavior and other management disciplines (human resource management, leadership, or other areas) and who will contribute to our growing research emphasis as an R2 university. Informational interviews will be held at AOM (submit your CV by July 24, 2026), with the formal interview process beginning in mid-October.
Qualifications:
Due to ACU's affiliation with the fellowship of the Churches of Christ, this position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.
Qualified candidates will have earned a PhD or DBA (or will have earned one by August 1, 2027) in business management, organizational behavior, or a related business field. Secondary interest in entrepreneurship, leadership, healthcare management, hospitality management, or human resources management is desirable. In addition, candidates will have proven college/university teaching experience or show strong promise in teaching and possess a demonstrated record of or strong potential for relevant research publications.
Application Information:
The application and full details of the institution and position can be found here; applicants should submit materials by September 30, 2026, to receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
We will be conducting optional informational interviews at AOM in Philadelphia. Applicants who wish to be considered for an AOM interview should submit their CV via email by July 24, 2026, to Dr. Jennifer Golden, Chair of Management Sciences (jennifer.golden@acu.edu). Informational interviews will be held on Saturday or Sunday (August 1 or 2) depending on availability.
About ACU and Abilene:
ACU is a faith-based institution affiliated with the Churches of Christ. ACU's residential campus is located in Abilene, Texas, about 160 miles west of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, near the geographic center of the state. The university has more than 7000 total students enrolled in traditional liberal arts programs, STEM disciplines, and professional degree programs, with both residential and online offerings.
As an R2 institution, ACU increasingly emphasizes research and scholarship. This emphasis is balanced by the university's continuing commitment to excellent teaching and meaningful student-faculty interaction.
Abilene, TX has a population of about 125,000. The city offers an exceptional quality of life, combining the amenities of a growing population with the convenience of short commutes and a strong sense of community. Known as the "Storybook Capital of America," the city features a vibrant calendar of events, a revitalized downtown filled with museums, an historic theater, and locally owned businesses, as well as a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem supported by active economic development initiatives. Residents benefit from excellent healthcare, diverse public and private K–12 educational options, three universities, and a growing cultural scene highlighted by a new science museum and public library housed in a beautifully restored historic 1924 landmark building.
For information and questions, please reach out to Dr. Jennifer Golden - jennifer.golden@acu.edu.
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Matthew Deeg
Abilene Christian University
Abilene TX
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