Jill List

Title
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Email
Department
Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology
College
College of Arts & Sciences

Office Hours

Mondays from 4 pm – 5 pm EDT, Thursdays from 4 pm to 6 pm. Other times by appointment

  • Dr. Jill List is a worldwide adjunct assistant professor in the Mathematics Department whose research interests focus on methodology at the intersection of human behavior, technology, and organizational dynamics. Dr. List's work emphasizes the development and refinement of research methodologies to explore how individuals interact with systems in professional and digital environments. Her interdisciplinary research spans areas such as emotional intelligence, leadership development, workplace incivility, data security, and privacy perceptions, with a strong focus on rigorous methodological approaches.

    Dr. List is particularly interested in employing qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research to investigate the role of emotional intelligence in leadership effectiveness and job satisfaction. Her research includes designing robust frameworks to analyze how emotionally intelligent behaviors foster inclusive, productive, and satisfying workplace environments. Additionally, her methodological work addresses the impact of negative workplace dynamics—such as bullying, incivility, and violence—on employees’ professional performance and well-being, particularly in high-stress sectors like healthcare and financial services.

    Significant Findings and Contributions:

  • Developed methodological frameworks to evaluate the critical role of emotional intelligence in enhancing job satisfaction and leadership effectiveness, particularly among female leaders.
  • Designed mixed-methods strategies to address workplace incivility and violence in healthcare settings, advocating for systemic changes to improve staff well-being.
  • Provided methodological insights into user perceptions of data privacy and security, offering guidance to technology companies on enhancing trust and transparency.
  • Advanced Delphi study techniques to identify key leadership traits for multinational teams, contributing to the development of inclusive and effective global leadership practices.
  • Explored the role of informal communication in shaping employee commitment during organizational     change, offering practical insights for improving integration strategies during mergers and acquisitions.


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  • Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Research and Evaluation, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  • M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  • B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Clothing Textiles and Related Art, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University