James Van Scotter II

James Van Scotter II is an Associate Professor of Strategy and Faculty Director of the MBA Program at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) College of Business. With a Ph.D. in Management from the University of Florida, his career spans academic leadership, ethics initiatives, and military technical roles. He serves as a UCCS Cybersecurity Fellow and Diversity Champion, contributing to journals like the Journal of Business Ethics and Strategic Management Journal.

His research explores:

• Strategic leadership and corporate governance
• Behavioral analysis of executive decision-making
• Entrepreneurial psychology and organizational performance

Recent publications (2019–2021) cluster around CEO ethics, narcissism in leadership, and workforce motivation, using advanced statistical methods to dissect organizational dynamics. Awards include the 2019 Most Outstanding Faculty recognition at UCCS.

Professional affiliations:

• Strategic Management Society (Behavioral Strategy Division)
• Academy of Management (Research Methods Division)
• Southern Management Association