William D. Reisel

Dr. William D. Reisel is a Professor of Management and Assistant Chairperson at the Peter J. Tobin College of Business, St. John’s University. He holds a PhD in Organizational Behavior and Management from the City University of New York. His research focuses on job insecurity, workplace attitudes, and Academic Service-Learning, with over 75 publications and 3,340 citations. He directs the Difference Makers college readiness program and led the AACSB Business Re-accreditation effort. Awards include the 2018 Presidential Academic Service-Learning Award and 2019 Tobin College Professor of the Year.

Education:

• PhD, Organizational Behavior and Management, City University of New York
• MA, Philosophy, City University of New York
• MBA, Management, Baruch College
• BA, Psychology, Clark University

Research Interests: Examines job insecurity’s impact on organizational outcomes, generational workplace dynamics, and the role of Academic Service-Learning in education. His work bridges theoretical frameworks like social exchange theory and group value models with real-world crises, including wartime and pandemic contexts.

Awards:

• 2023 University Service and Leadership Award
• 2019 Tobin College Beta Gamma Sigma Professor of the Year
• 2018 Beta Alpha Psi Professor of the Year

Advising & Grants: Led the Difference Makers program supported by NY DOE and five private foundations. Played a pivotal role in AACSB accreditation efforts, including the 2024 CIR report. Collaborates with Vincentian Fellows and other academic initiatives.

Labs & Teams: Associated with the Tobin College’s management department and the Difference Makers program, fostering partnerships with NYC nonprofits.