Professor of Organizational Behavior and H. R. Horvitz Professorship in Family Business

Description

The Department of Organizational Behavior (OB) at the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University invites applications for a full-time, tenured faculty position at the rank of (full) Professor of Organizational Behavior and H. R. Horvitz Professor in Family Business, to begin on July 1, 2027. We are seeking a world-class scholar and educator with outstanding credentials in the family business field, having international recognition as a scholar who possesses an exceptional research and teaching record at the intersection of OB and Family Business. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader capable of driving high-impact research and education, fostering cross-disciplinary collaborations, and anchoring our institution’s commitment to the study and support of family enterprises.  
Candidates should have a PhD in OB, management, or a related social science field, ten or more years of teaching experience in management education, a record of research excellence including publications in top-tier management and family business journals, academic leadership skills including providing strategic direction for family business initiatives within the School and the vision to leverage the resources of the endowed chair to advance the field globally, outstanding teaching and mentorship including teaching core and elective courses in organizational behavior, leadership, and family business at undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and executive education levels, and evidence of business and community engagement including translating academic insights into actionable knowledge and programs for family business practitioners and multigenerational business leaders.  
Our Department of Organizational Behavior is internationally known for our undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs and our work in human development and change at the individual, group, organizational, and societal levels. Located in University Circle and adjacent to leading cultural institutions, Case Western Reserve University is one of the nation's top independent research universities, with about 12,400 students and 128,000 alumni from 50 states and 90 countries, a $2.5 billion endowment, $642 million in research expenditures, and a variety of nationally ranked educational programs. The Department of Organizational Behavior is part of the Weatherhead School of Management. The Weatherhead School is convenient to both downtown and highly attractive residential areas, and opportunities for dual career couples are abundant. Salary and teaching load are competitive. The annual starting base salary range for this position is $225,000. CWRU considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Applicants should submit a cover letter outlining research interests, teaching philosophy, and vision for the endowed chair, current Curriculum Vitae, three recent representative research publications, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and six reference names and contact information. Applications and inquiries should be sent by September 12, 2026 to Interfolio.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity by phone at 216.368.3066 or by email at equity@case.edu. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.