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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for organizational behaviour professor in the United States is $81,447.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $83,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Organizational Behaviour professor do?

An Organizational Behaviour Professor teaches and researches topics related to how individuals and groups behave within organizations. They explore subjects like leadership, motivation, team dynamics, organizational culture, and change management. Their work often includes conducting academic research, publishing scholarly articles, advising students, and developing curriculum. Professors in this field may also consult with businesses to apply behavioral theories to real-world workplace challenges.

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To thrive as an Organizational Behaviour Professor, you need advanced knowledge in psychology, management, and organizational theory, typically supported by a Ph.D. in a related field. Familiarity with academic research tools, learning management systems, and statistical software like SPSS or R is often required. Exceptional communication, mentorship, and critical thinking skills help you engage students and collaborate with colleagues. These competencies are crucial for delivering impactful education, advancing research, and fostering a positive academic environment.

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Organizational Behaviour Professors often juggle multiple priorities, including designing and delivering engaging lectures, conducting impactful research, and fulfilling departmental or university service roles. Balancing these demands can be challenging, especially during peak periods such as grading or grant application deadlines. Effective time management, setting clear priorities, and collaborating with colleagues for shared projects or committee work are essential strategies. Many professors also mentor students, which adds another rewarding but time-consuming dimension to the role.

What is the difference between Organizational Behaviour Professor vs Human Resources Specialist?

AspectOrganizational Behaviour ProfessorHuman Resources Specialist
Required CredentialsPhD or Doctorate in Organizational Behaviour or related fieldBachelor's or Master's in Human Resources, Business, or related field; certifications like SHRM-CP often preferred
Work EnvironmentAcademic institutions, universities, research settingsCorporate offices, HR departments, consulting firms
Employer & Industry UsageHigher education, research institutionsPrivate and public sector organizations, HR consulting
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding academic roles, teaching, researchCareer options, job responsibilities, industry roles

While both roles focus on organizational dynamics, an Organizational Behaviour Professor primarily teaches and researches in academic settings, whereas a Human Resources Specialist applies organizational behaviour principles directly within organizations to manage employee relations and HR functions.

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Infographic showing various Organizational Behaviour Professor job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,447 per year, or $39.2 per hour.

ATPUO - Winter 2027 - ADM2336P - Organizational Behaviour

Campus, IL • On-site

Uottawa
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$239.47/hr

Part-time

PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Deliver in-person instruction for the Organizational Behaviour course during the Winter 2027 semester.

  • Diagnose and predict organizational events using concepts and approaches related to work motivation, job satisfaction, performance, group dynamics, leadership, decision-making, power, conflict, and culture.

  • Demonstrate recent professional experience related to the course and, preferably, teaching experience in the relevant area.

Job description

Posting Reason:

New Position

Location:

Main Campus

Academic Period:

2027 Winter Semester

Faculty:

Ecole de gestion Telfer / Telfer School of Management

Academic Unit:

Telfer School of Management

Course Title:

Organizational Behaviour

Course Code:

ADM2336

Section:

P

Course Description:

Concepts and approaches for diagnosing and predicting events in organizations. Work motivation, job satisfaction and performance, group dynamics, leadership, decision-making, power, conflict and culture.

Posting limited to:

Professeur a temps-partiel etudiant/ Student Part-Time Professor

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/08/24

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/09/24

Expected Enrolment:

90

Approval date:

2026/08/24

Number of credits:

3

Work Hours:

39

Hourly Rate:

Enseignement / Teaching: $239.47 (2024-2025)

The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31.

These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay.

These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.

Course type:

C

Posting type:

Regulier / Regular

Language of instruction:

Anglais | English

Competence in second language:

Passive

Course Schedule:

Mercredi | Wednesday 19:00-22:00 - -

Requirements:

Must have an MBA or Master's degree (PhD preferred) either in the area of organizational behaviour or in human resources management. Must also demonstrate recent professional experience directly related to the course. Must also have teaching experience, preferably in the area of the course.

Teaching mode:

Please note that the teaching method will be delivered in person.
Teaching method might incur changes due to health measures or other reasons.

Additional Information and/or Comments:

This section first prioritizes PhD. candidates either in the area of organizational behaviour or in human resources management.

An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any adaptive measures you might require. Information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. Employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training. The list of training may be modified by provincial law.

The hiring process will be governed by the current APTPUO collective agreements; you can click here for the main unit, here for the OLBI unit, or here for the Toronto/Windsor unit to find out more.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact vra.affairesprofessorales@uottawa.ca to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 - Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

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