Assistant Professor of Management/Human Resource Management, Department of Management and Marketing at Bridgewater State University – United States

Summary

Bridgewater State University is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Management/Human Resource Management within the Department of Management and Marketing, starting in Fall 2027. Primary duties involve teaching undergraduate courses across General Management and Human Resource Management, maintaining an active scholarly research program, academic advising, and participating in university and departmental service. Candidates must hold an earned doctorate or DBA in a relevant business field or I/O psychology by September 1, 2027, and have undergraduate college-level teaching experience. The expected starting salary range is $75,000 to $85,000. Applications close on November 25, 2026.

Key Facts

Department	Department of Management and Marketing
Degree Required	Ph.D. or DBA in Management, Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Business Administration or a closely related business discipline, or a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Salary	$75,000 to $85,000
Funding	Salary commensurate with experience in accordance with Appendix O of the MSCA contract
Contract Duration	Tenure Track
Language	English
Deadline	2026-11-25
Required Documents	Three professional reference entries, CV, Cover Letter, Statement of teaching experience, interests, and philosophy, Research statement, Evidence of teaching effectiveness
Employer Address	Bridgewater, MA

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses across General Management and Human Resource Management curricula, with potential opportunities to teach MBA courses
• Maintain an active program of scholarly activity consistent with university expectations for tenure and promotion
• Perform academic advising and student mentoring
• Contribute to the development and assessment of departmental programs and curricula
• Participate in departmental, college, university, and community service

Required Skills

• College-level teaching experience with undergraduate students
• Academic preparation to teach General Management and Human Resource Management courses
• Evidence of or potential for an active program of scholarly research
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Sensitivity to and understanding of students from diverse backgrounds

Who Should Apply

Qualified candidates holding or near completion of a Ph.D. or DBA in Management, Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Business Administration, or Industrial/Organizational Psychology who possess college-level teaching experience and a demonstrated potential for sustainable scholarly research.

Benefits

• Starting salary range between $75,000 and $85,000 based on the MSCA contract

About the Employer

Bridgewater State University offers a welcoming and intellectually rigorous learning environment committed to equalizing educational opportunities. The Department of Management and Marketing educates students for successful business careers through small class sizes, experiential learning, and employer connections, serving a diverse student body.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application deadline for this position?

The application close date is November 25, 2026.

What degree is required to apply?

Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. or DBA in Management, Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Business Administration, or a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology by September 1, 2027.

What is the expected salary for this role?

A reasonable starting salary range to expect for a new Assistant Professor is $75,000 to $85,000, in accordance with Appendix O of the MSCA contract.

What documents are required to apply?

Applicants must submit three professional references, a CV, cover letter, statement of teaching experience/interests/philosophy, research statement, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.