Directory : Faculty : Jennifer Tosti-Kharas
Jennifer Tosti-Kharas
Assistant Professor, Management
Jennifer Tosti-Kharas received her Ph.D. in management from the Stern School of Business at New York University. She earned a bachelor's degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where she majored in management and finance.
Professor Tosti-Kharas is currently involved in a number of research projects that explore the cognitive, emotional and behavioral consequences of employment transitions, specifically organizational and occupational entry, exit and change. She also examines what factors might explain people’s responses to these significant events in their work lives. Her research interests include professional identity, the meaning of work, employee response to involuntary job loss, and career development.
Professor Tosti-Kharas has taught courses on organizational behavior, team dynamics and corporate social responsibility. Prior to entering academia, she worked as a strategy consultant at Accenture, specializing in the communications, media and entertainment industries.
Contact Information
Email: jtosti@sfsu.edu
Office Hours: TH 2-6
Phone: 338-6284
Department: Management
Location: BUS 341
Education
- Ph.D. (2009), New York University, Stern School of Business
- M.Phil. (2006), New York University, Stern School of Business
- B.S. (2000), University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School
Research Interests
- Professional identity and identification
- Involuntary job loss
- Meaning of work
- Careers
- Longitudinal research
Professional Associations
- Academy of Management
- European Group for Organization Studies
Honors and Awards
Donald and Valerie Honerkamp Fellowship, NYU Stern School of Business (2007-2008)
Award for Ph.D. Teaching Excellence, NYU Stern School of Business (2007)
