Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Organizational Behavior/Leadership

Position Type:

Position Type:

Salary Range:

$182,580 - 202,867

Purpose:

Purpose
The Management and Entrepreneurship Department in the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall 2027. We invite applications from individuals working at the frontiers of leadership and organizational behavior, with complementary training and research. We encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community, including individuals from historically underrepresented groups.

Specialty or Sub-Discipline
The Leavey School seeks candidates whose research, teaching, and service interests align with the needs of the Management and Entrepreneurship Department. The specific area of emphasis for this position is teaching leadership and organizational behavior courses.  Secondary teaching and research interests in entrepreneurship, innovation, and change management are also appreciated.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent from an AACSB-International-accredited university in management, leadership, or a closely related field by September 1 of the appointment year (September 1, 2027).

• Demonstrated ability and potential for high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarly research, with a proven track record or clear capacity to publish in high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarly journals.

• Demonstrated excellence and potential for effective and inclusive teaching and mentoring of a diverse student population, specifically at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

• Commitment to contributing to Santa Clara University’s mission, including fostering a culture of inclusion and academic excellence.

Responsibilities
Tenure-track faculty at Santa Clara University are teaching scholars expected to balance teaching, research, and service. This is an in-person position.

Research/Scholarly Work

• Maintain an active scholarly research program that leads to publications in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals.

• Adhere to departmental standards for scholarly work that contribute to the evaluation of tenure and promotion.

• Utilize early-career faculty mentoring and professional development resources strongly supported by the University.

Teaching

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in leadership and organizational behavior, as assigned by the department chair.  

• Design new elective courses in leadership and organizational behavior.

• Fulfill all academic and instructional responsibilities associated with assigned courses.

• SCU is on the quarter system, and tenure-stream faculty typically teach six courses per year (two per quarter), assuming active engagement in research.  Course releases are usually available in the initial years.

• Prioritize high-quality teaching and significant faculty-student interaction.

• Engage with teaching development support provided through University Faculty Development programs, workshops, grants, and mentoring.

• Evaluate teaching according to departmental standards and the principles of Ignatian pedagogy, which emphasize respectful, inclusive, engaging, and evidence-based instruction.

Service

• Provide suitable and effective service to the Department, Leavey School of Business, University, profession, and/or community through committee work, leadership, professional engagement, and other contributions consistent with rank and experience.

Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted using the University's online application process located at https://jobs.scu.edu.

Please include the following materials:

• Cover Letter: Expressing interest in Santa Clara University, outlining qualifications, and clearly stating your research and teaching interests related to this position.

• Curriculum Vitae.

• Examples of peer-reviewed scholarship

• Evidence of undergraduate and/or graduate teaching effectiveness

• References: Contact information for three professional references. Please note that the department will formally solicit three confidential letters of recommendation and requires valid contact details for each writer. Applications will not be considered without this information.

Note: Once application materials are submitted, applicants will no longer be able to access or edit them through the online portal.

Questions
Questions about this opportunity may be directed to the Department and Recruiting Committee Chair, Professor Barry Posner, at [email protected].

Search Timeline
For full consideration, applications should be received by August 1, 2026. Review of applications will begin around the beginning of September and continue until qualified candidates are identified.  Applications will be closed on October 13, 2026.

About Us
Santa Clara University is a comprehensive, Jesuit Catholic university located in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley. Every student at SCU has the potential to do something extraordinary. The University offers more than 50 majors, minors, and special programs at the undergraduate level across the arts and sciences, business, and engineering, as well as graduate programs in business, engineering, education, counseling psychology, law, theology, and pastoral ministries.

The Leavey School of Business was among the first business schools accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and now consistently ranks highly in national rankings for both its undergraduate and graduate business programs. The Management and Entrepreneurship Department is nationally recognized for its focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, strategy, leadership, and business ethics.

Santa Clara University offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including programs designed to support their personal health, well-being, and financial security, as well as that of their families.

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

EEO Statement

​Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decisionmaking, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at  https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/. 

Clery Notice of Availability

Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please visit the Campus Safety Services website. To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Consistent with its obligations under the law, Santa Clara University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.  Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources ADA Team at [email protected] or by phone at (408)554-5750. Please note: This contact information is intended for accommodation requests only. Resumes or inquiries about application status sent to this inbox will not be reviewed or forwarded. For resumes or questions regarding application status, please contact [email protected].

Work Authorization:

A foreign national who is appointed to a tenured or tenure-track faculty position is eligible for visa sponsorship assessment by Santa Clara University together with its legal counsel.