Senior Lecturer
Room: OBS 704
Tel: +64 3 479 8189
Email: joe.cooper@otago.ac.nz
Joe joined the Department of Management in April 2020. Prior to coming to Otago, he served as an associate professor in the College of Business and Innovation at the University of Toledo and as an assistant professor in the College of Business at the University of Wyoming in the United States. Joe earned his B.S.E. (Civil Engineering) and M.B.A. from Case Western Reserve University, and his Ph.D. from The Ohio State University. Prior to earning his Ph.D., he worked as a structural designer for Barber & Hoffman, Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He also worked as a senior HR analyst for the Timken Company in Canton, Ohio. Dr. Cooper's research focuses on the motivation and performance of individuals through the study of workplace commitments, goal setting, organizational roles, and culture. His teaching experience includes courses in Organizations and Sustainability, Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Recruitment and Selection, Human Resource Development, and Managerial Skills.
Joe grew up in the mountains of West Virginia and loves all things outdoors. He is an avid skier and can often be found hiking or mountain biking with his wife and three kids.
Research interests
Joe's research interests are varied but tend to focus on the following areas:
- Workplace commitments
- Organizational roles, role conflict, and role transitions
- Motivation
- Culture
Teaching responsibilities
Joe's teaching responsibilities include:
- BSNS 111 Business and Society
- MANT 339 Human Resource Development
- MANT 443 Advanced Organizations and Sustainability
Awards
Joe has received the following awards:
- DeJute Undergraduate Teaching Award, University of Toledo, College of Business and Innovation, 2019
- John P. “Jack” Ellbogen Meritorious Classroom Teaching Award, University of Wyoming, 2014
- Outstanding Junior Faculty Research Award, University of Wyoming, College of Business, AY 2013-14
- Top Prof, Mortar Board (UW Cap & Gown chapter), 2013
- Outstanding Faculty Award, Alpha Kappa Psi (UW Beta Nu chapter), 2013
- Outstanding Junior Faculty Teaching Award, University of Wyoming, College of Business, AY 2010-11
- Commended for Teaching Excellence, The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business, 2009
- Beta Gamma Sigma (Business/Management Honor Society)
- Phi Kappa Phi (All Discipline Honor Society)