Applied Behavioral & Organizational Science - Assistant Teaching Professor

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Assistant Teaching Professor
Organization Development, Change, and Effectiveness PhD Program

Non-Tenure Track | 12-Month Appointment

Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2026

The Institute for Applied Behavioral and Organizational Sciences (IABOS) at Sacred Heart University (SHU) invites applications for a 12-month, non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor to teach doctoral students in the university’s PhD program in Organization Development, Change, and Effectiveness (ODCE).

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach a range of doctoral-level courses. While the specific teaching concentration is open, courses may include, but are not limited to:

• Theory and Practice of Leadership and Followership

• Work Psychology and Organizational Behavior

• Change Management and Change Leadership

• Group Dynamics and Team Development

• Use-of-Self

• Organizational Ethics and Social Responsibility

• Foundations of Organization Development

Expertise and/or strong interest in teaching advanced research methodology courses is highly desired.

In addition to teaching, non-tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in meaningful service to the department, IABOS, the college, and the university. Faculty members are also expected to chair or serve on doctoral dissertation committees.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Organization Development or a closely related field. Alternate terminal degrees, such as an Ed.D. or D.B.A. in Organization Development and Change or a related discipline, will be considered.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality teaching, research, and student advisement

• Experience chairing or serving on doctoral dissertation committees

• Prior teaching experience in organization development and change

• Evidence of scholarly activity, including publications and presentations

• Service and engagement within the organization development and change professional community

• Commitment to ethical and socially responsible practice

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates should submit the following materials electronically:

1. Letter of interest

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Statement of teaching philosophy

4. Sample syllabi from courses taught

5. Examples of student evaluations

Three current letters of recommendation will be required for candidates selected for a screening interview.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to:

Dr. Anton Shufutinsky, Founding Director, PhD Program in Organization Development, Change, and Effectiveness, shufutinskya@sacredheart.edu