ABOUT THE STEPHEN M. ROSS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan (Michigan Ross) is a diverse learning community united by the belief that business can be an extraordinary force for positive change in a dynamic global economy. Our mission is to build a better world through business. Through bold ideas and purposeful action, members of the Ross community drive innovation and create lasting value for business and society.
Michigan Ross is consistently ranked among the world’s leading business schools. Academic degree programs include the Bachelor of Business Administration, Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA (Online and Weekend formats), Executive MBA, Global MBA, Master of Accounting, Master of Business Analytics, Master of Management, Master of Supply Chain Management, and PhD. In addition, the school offers open-enrollment and custom executive education programs focused on general management, leadership development, and strategic human resource management. For more information, visit MichiganRoss.umich.edu.
Additional Information
For more detailed descriptions of the Management and Organizations Area, Stephen M. Ross School of Business, and the University of Michigan, please visit our websites:
Management and Organizations Area
Stephen M. Ross School of Business
University of Michigan Benefits
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to do so. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Responsibilities
The Management & Organizations Area at Michigan Ross invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position, beginning in September 2027. We are excited to welcome a new colleague to our diverse community of scholars who share a passion for studying organizations. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests lie in organizational theory or macro organizational behavior. We welcome applicants from business schools and related disciplines (e.g., sociology).
Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong research record or potential, a deep commitment to the study of organizations, and an eagerness to contribute to our collaborative culture and mentor doctoral students.
Job Qualifications
Candidates must have earned a doctorate by July 1, 2027, and demonstrate the ability and commitment to conduct high-quality scholarly research and excel in the classroom. The successful candidate should be prepared to teach effectively across our BBA, MBA, PhD, and Executive Education programs.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to upload the following:
● cover letter
● curriculum vitae
● research statement
● Job market paper and/or one to two published or working papers that illustrate a major research interest
● teaching statement and teaching evaluations
● three recommendation letters
The application deadline is September 15, 2026.
For questions related to the application process, please contact Shelly Whitmer, Area Administrator, at sjmoore@umich.edu.
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities."
