Paul Tesluk

Paul Tesluk is the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Bentley University, a position he assumed in August 2022.2 He is a distinguished academic leader with extensive experience in higher education administration and research.

Academic Background

Paul Tesluk holds a Ph.D. and a master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Penn State University, as well as a bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations from Cornell University.1

Expertise and Research

Dr. Tesluk is recognized as a national expert in:

• Leadership development
• Team design and effectiveness
• Organizational change

He is an accomplished scholar whose work has been widely published in prestigious academic journals in his field. Tesluk has also served on the editorial boards of many leading management journals.1

Professional Experience

Before joining Bentley University, Paul Tesluk held several notable positions:

• Dean of the University at Buffalo School of Management
• Chair of the Organization and Human Resources Department at the University at Buffalo
• Founder and Academic Director of the Center for Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness at the University at Buffalo
• Chair of the Department of Management and Organization at the University of Maryland – Robert H. Smith School of Business
• Ralph J. Tyser Professor of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management at the University of Maryland
• Assistant Professor in the Psychology department at Tulane University1

Throughout his career, Dr. Tesluk has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing academic excellence, student success, and community engagement.1