Stan Malos serves as Professor at San José State University's Lucas College and Graduate School of Business, specializing in Management. With dual terminal degrees (J.D. and Ph.D.), he maintains active engagement in employment law research and academic leadership within business education. Education: Ph.D. from Purdue University M.B.A. from University of Washington J.D. from UCLA School of Law B.S. from University of Oregon Professor Malos focuses on legal dimensions of human resource management , with particular expertise in employment discrimination, gig economy worker classification, and strategic human capital development. His research bridges organizational behavior with legal compliance frameworks, examining how stereotype biases manifest in workplace systems and how regulatory environments shape global staffing decisions. Current work investigates evolving challenges in technology-driven labor markets and post-9/11 discrimination patterns. His publication record shows consistent output in top journals including Academy of Management Journal and Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal , with increasing focus on immigration status discrimination and appearance-based sex discrimination in recent years. Methodologically, his work combines legal analysis with empirical organizational research. Professional Recognition: Editorial Board Member for multiple journals (2005-2020) U.S. Supreme Court Judicial Fellowship Program Finalist (2002) SJSU Teacher Scholars Program participant (2001-2002) Visiting Professor at University of Auckland and Calgary (2002) Professor Malos teaches Business Law/Ethics and Strategic Human Capital Management, with extensive experience developing curriculum for both undergraduate and graduate programs. His industry consulting focuses on discrimination case analysis and media commentary on employment law issues. He has presented research at major conferences including Academy of Management and Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology meetings across North America and Europe.






