Jeanne Michalski

Jeanne Michalski is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Management at The University of Texas at Arlington’s College of Business. She has been actively teaching courses in human resource management, compensation, leadership, and organizational behavior for many years, with current teaching responsibilities extending into Fall 2025.

Education:

• PhD in Industrial Organizational Psychology, University of South Florida, 1990
• MA in Industrial Organizational Psychology, University of South Florida, 1983
• BA in Psychology, University of South Florida, 1979

Her research and teaching focus on industrial-organizational psychology, with strong emphasis on leadership, compensation systems, performance management, and human resource development. Her work bridges academic theory and corporate practice, particularly in organizational leadership and reward systems. She has contributed to the understanding of leadership engines in large corporations, as seen in her 2013 publication on BNSF.

The sole article in her publication record centers on leadership within a major transportation company, reflecting her interest in real-world organizational dynamics, executive development, and effective leadership structures. The themes across her work converge on improving organizational effectiveness through strategic human capital management.

Professional Memberships:

• Society for Industrial Organizational Psychologists (2010–2015)
• World at Work (2010–2015)
• National Association of Corporate Directors (2010)

Jeanne Michalski has served as an educator and course instructor for numerous undergraduate and graduate management courses, including Compensation & Benefits Management, Leadership and Teams, and Training and Development. While no formal advising or grant activity is mentioned, her long-standing teaching record and applied research suggest a strong commitment to professional development and experiential learning in management education. She has also shared her expertise through professional presentations, such as her 2016 talk on leadership at BNSF.

She does not appear to lead or be affiliated with any formal research lab or team, but her teaching portfolio and professional engagement indicate active involvement in the HR and leadership communities.