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Posting Number PG194968EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience.
Work Schedule Monday - Friday; evenings and some weekends may be required.
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
About the Department
The Poole College of Management actively engages with industry and academia to create an innovative and collaborative intellectual environment that fosters learning, scholarship, and service. We’re deeply rooted in NC State’s history as a university that excels at science, technology, engineering, and math.
Our college’s varied student body — over 4,000 students — hails from across North Carolina, the United States, and the world. Our faculty are thought leaders and field-tested experts with enduring ties to the world of business.
Poole College of Management has six academic departments: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Technology Analytics and Operations (ITAO), Marketing, and Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIE). We offer bachelor’s degrees in accounting, business administration, and economics; master’s degrees in accounting, business administration (MBA), economics, and management (including specialized degrees); as well as joint doctoral degrees in economics and operations research. Among our non-degree programs, we offer Executive Education and graduate certificates.
The college houses several initiatives fostering research, learning, and corporate engagement: Enterprise Risk Management Initiative, Entrepreneurship Clinic, and Supply Chain Resource Cooperative. The college is fully accredited by the AACSB.
To learn more about our College, visit: https://poole.ncsu.edu
The MIE Department embodies excellence in research, teaching, and industry engagement. Interdisciplinary in nature, the MIE department is a diverse and highly collegial group of scholars whose research focuses on organizational behavior, human resource management, leadership, strategy, and entrepreneurship.
MIE faculty conduct high-quality impactful research published in premiere and FT-50 journals such as AMR, AMJ, SMJ, SEJ, JAP, JOM, Organization Science, Management Science, OBHDP, JBV, ETP, JMS, and HBR. Faculty hold or have held roles as Associate Editor/Editor in Chief for such journals as AMR, AMJ, GOM, JBV, and ETP.
The department contributes to the BSBA degree, the MBA degree, and executive education.
To learn more about MIE, visit: https://poole.ncsu.edu/mie/about
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Programs
Disability Plans
Life Insurance
Accident Plan
Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
12 Holidays Each Year
Tuition and Academic Assistance
And so much more!
Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Essential Job Duties
The Department of Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (MIE) in the Poole College of Management at North Carolina State University invites applications for a tenure-track, open-rank Assistant or Associate Professor in Organizational Behavior or Strategic Human Resource Management, with an anticipated start date of August 2027.
Position Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Develop and maintain a high-quality, impactful research program resulting in publications in leading peer-reviewed journals.
Deliver high-quality instruction in Organizational Behavior, Strategic Human Resource Management, and/or related areas at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Contribute to the academic mission of the department, college, and university through service and professional engagement.
Collaborate effectively with faculty and contribute to a collegial, intellectually engaging, and interdisciplinary academic environment.
* Engage with students, faculty, and other stakeholders in ways that advance the teaching, research, and service missions of the department.
Candidates should demonstrate a strong record of, or clear potential for, scholarly excellence in Organizational Behavior, Strategic Human Resource Management, or closely related areas.
Candidates considered at the Associate Professor level should have an established record of high-quality scholarship, effective teaching, and academic or professional service commensurate with rank.
This position offers an opportunity to join an engaged academic community within the MIE Department and Poole College of Management, advance impactful research, and contribute to the education and development of future business leaders. Faculty rank and compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience, and scholarly record.
Other Responsibilities
* Contributing member of the department, college, and university.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
* An earned Ph.D. in a relevant area is required.
Other Required Qualifications
Qualified candidates should possess a strong record in research, teaching, and service, or have the potential to achieve the same.
For consideration, candidates should demonstrate strong scholarly research capabilities consistent with a Research 1 university and an ability to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Perform other duties as assigned by the department head.
Candidates must be a contributing faculty member to department and college service activities.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred candidates will:
Thrive in an interdisciplinary environment
Conduct research and teach courses that span levels of analysis
Navigate between research and practice in alignment with our “Think and Do” motto
Have experience in submitting and/or obtaining research grants
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date 10/14/2026
Anticipated Close Date 11/11/2026; if posting is still active we are accepting and reviewing applications.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications require the submission of an application, cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references. Confidential references will be contacted only for those candidates moving forward in the process.
A cover letter should clearly state the applicant’s interest in North Carolina State University as well as research and teaching interests.
Please address any additional inquiries to:
Dr. Tom Zagenczyk, Professor,
Department of Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
Poole College of Management
North Carolina State University
Campus Box 7229
Raleigh, NC 27695
tzagenc@ncsu.edu
Position Details
Position Number 00112388
Position Type Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 9 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 204001 - Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Posting Information
Posting Number PG194968EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience.
Work Schedule Monday - Friday; evenings and some weekends may be required.
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
About the Department
The Poole College of Management actively engages with industry and academia to create an innovative and collaborative intellectual environment that fosters learning, scholarship, and service. We’re deeply rooted in NC State’s history as a university that excels at science, technology, engineering, and math.
Our college’s varied student body — over 4,000 students — hails from across North Carolina, the United States, and the world. Our faculty are thought leaders and field-tested experts with enduring ties to the world of business.
Poole College of Management has six academic departments: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Technology Analytics and Operations (ITAO), Marketing, and Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIE). We offer bachelor’s degrees in accounting, business administration, and economics; master’s degrees in accounting, business administration (MBA), economics, and management (including specialized degrees); as well as joint doctoral degrees in economics and operations research. Among our non-degree programs, we offer Executive Education and graduate certificates.
The college houses several initiatives fostering research, learning, and corporate engagement: Enterprise Risk Management Initiative, Entrepreneurship Clinic, and Supply Chain Resource Cooperative. The college is fully accredited by the AACSB.
To learn more about our College, visit: https://poole.ncsu.edu
The MIE Department embodies excellence in research, teaching, and industry engagement. Interdisciplinary in nature, the MIE department is a diverse and highly collegial group of scholars whose research focuses on organizational behavior, human resource management, leadership, strategy, and entrepreneurship.
MIE faculty conduct high-quality impactful research published in premiere and FT-50 journals such as AMR, AMJ, SMJ, SEJ, JAP, JOM, Organization Science, Management Science, OBHDP, JBV, ETP, JMS, and HBR. Faculty hold or have held roles as Associate Editor/Editor in Chief for such journals as AMR, AMJ, GOM, JBV, and ETP.
The department contributes to the BSBA degree, the MBA degree, and executive education.
To learn more about MIE, visit: https://poole.ncsu.edu/mie/about
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Programs
Disability Plans
Life Insurance
Accident Plan
Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
12 Holidays Each Year
Tuition and Academic Assistance
And so much more!
Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Essential Job Duties
The Department of Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (MIE) in the Poole College of Management at North Carolina State University invites applications for a tenure-track, open-rank Assistant or Associate Professor in Organizational Behavior or Strategic Human Resource Management, with an anticipated start date of August 2027.
Position Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Develop and maintain a high-quality, impactful research program resulting in publications in leading peer-reviewed journals.
Deliver high-quality instruction in Organizational Behavior, Strategic Human Resource Management, and/or related areas at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Contribute to the academic mission of the department, college, and university through service and professional engagement.
Collaborate effectively with faculty and contribute to a collegial, intellectually engaging, and interdisciplinary academic environment.
* Engage with students, faculty, and other stakeholders in ways that advance the teaching, research, and service missions of the department.
Candidates should demonstrate a strong record of, or clear potential for, scholarly excellence in Organizational Behavior, Strategic Human Resource Management, or closely related areas.
Candidates considered at the Associate Professor level should have an established record of high-quality scholarship, effective teaching, and academic or professional service commensurate with rank.
This position offers an opportunity to join an engaged academic community within the MIE Department and Poole College of Management, advance impactful research, and contribute to the education and development of future business leaders. Faculty rank and compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience, and scholarly record.
Other Responsibilities
* Contributing member of the department, college, and university.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
* An earned Ph.D. in a relevant area is required.
Other Required Qualifications
Qualified candidates should possess a strong record in research, teaching, and service, or have the potential to achieve the same.
For consideration, candidates should demonstrate strong scholarly research capabilities consistent with a Research 1 university and an ability to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Perform other duties as assigned by the department head.
Candidates must be a contributing faculty member to department and college service activities.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred candidates will:
Thrive in an interdisciplinary environment
Conduct research and teach courses that span levels of analysis
Navigate between research and practice in alignment with our “Think and Do” motto
Have experience in submitting and/or obtaining research grants
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date 10/14/2026
Anticipated Close Date 11/11/2026; if posting is still active we are accepting and reviewing applications.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications require the submission of an application, cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references. Confidential references will be contacted only for those candidates moving forward in the process.
A cover letter should clearly state the applicant’s interest in North Carolina State University as well as research and teaching interests.
Please address any additional inquiries to:
Dr. Tom Zagenczyk, Professor,
Department of Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
Poole College of Management
North Carolina State University
Campus Box 7229
Raleigh, NC 27695
tzagenc@ncsu.edu
Position Details
Position Number 00112388
Position Type Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 9 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 204001 - Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does North Carolina State University sponsor H-1B visas for Instructors?
Yes. NC State sponsors H-1B visas for Instructor roles where the position qualifies as a specialty occupation, which most academic instructorships do given their degree requirements. The university's Office of International Employment handles the petition process. Sponsorship is typically initiated after a formal offer is extended, so you'll want to confirm the timeline with HR early.
How do I apply for Instructor jobs at North Carolina State University?
Applications go through NC State's official jobs portal at jobs.ncsu.edu. Most Instructor postings require a cover letter, CV, and teaching statement. Some departments also request a diversity statement or writing samples. If you need visa sponsorship, flag that in your cover letter or directly with the search committee contact listed in the posting.
Which visa types does NC State commonly use for Instructor roles?
NC State sponsors H-1B visas for most Instructor hires and also supports E-3 visas for Australian citizens, TN visa status for Canadian and Mexican nationals, and J-1 visa exchange visitor status for shorter appointments. For instructors on a path to permanent residence, the university has experience with EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through the PERM process.
What qualifications does NC State expect for Instructor positions?
Most Instructor roles at NC State require at minimum a master's degree in the relevant field, though many postings prefer or require a doctorate, particularly in STEM and professional disciplines. Teaching experience at the university level is consistently valued. Some departments also look for professional industry experience alongside academic credentials, especially in applied or professional programs.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for NC State Instructors?
For H-1B sponsorship, NC State must file with USCIS, and standard processing runs three to five months. Premium processing reduces that to 15 business days but comes with an additional fee that is sometimes covered by the department. If you're starting from F-1 OPT, make sure your work authorization won't expire before the H-1B approval date. Browse current NC State Instructor openings with sponsorship details on Migrate Mate to plan your timeline accurately.