Job Summary

The Department of Management (MGT) at Illinois State University is seeking applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position in Human Resource Management (HRM) at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 16, 2025. The primary teaching responsibilities for this position will be in the HRM sequence (e.g., Compensation Management, Employee Benefits, Recruitment and Selection, HRM and People Analytics), but may also include other management courses (e.g., Business Organization and Management). HRM scholars whose research and/or teaching interests include diversity, equity, inclusion, and other social issues in management are also encouraged to apply.

Illinois State University is committed to developing a diverse pool of applicants and recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We seek candidates who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity.

The new hire’s research, teaching, and service duties will be divided 40/40/20 percent, respectively. The primary teaching responsibilities will be courses in HRM, at the undergraduate and graduate levels, along with other Management courses as needs dictate. Faculty in Management typically teach a 3-3 load with small class sizes (i.e., enrollment capped at 40). Classes during the academic year are delivered face-to-face or hybrid. The potential and commitment to do both high-quality teaching and research is expected. Standard appointments dates are August 16 to May 15 pre- and post-tenure.

The department offers programs in Human Resource Management, Organizational Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Business Administration, and International Business. Faculty in the department have published in top tier journals, such as AMJ, AMR, ET&P, ISR, JAP, JBV, JIBS, JMS, JOM, Org Sci, R&D Management, SMJ, and Technovation among others. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Additional Information

Illinois State University, IllinoisState.edu, was founded in 1857 as Illinois’ first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, lists our seven core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Learn more about Illinois State’s Metrics of Excellence at IllinoisState.edu/PointsofPride.

Bloomington-Normal: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance’s International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, and its citizens’ high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. Bloomington made Livability’s top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online’s list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois State’s campus. For more information on our community, visit visitbn.org.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Required Qualifications

(1) an earned doctorate (or ABD) in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Business Administration, Management, or related field from an accredited institution,
(2) experience teaching or assisting in one or more courses in human resource management or a related management discipline,
(3) a record of research published in scholarly journals, such as those listed on the ABDC, AJG, or other scholarly journals, as well as other research in progress
(4) a demonstrated ability of oral proficiency in the English language, as mandated by state law.

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

08/16/2025

Required Applicant Documents

(1) Letter of application
(2) Curriculum vitae
(3) Statement of your research agenda (one-page maximum)
(4) Statement of your teaching philosophy (one-page maximum)
(5) Writing sample (e.g., dissertation chapter, job market paper, manuscript, or publication)
(6) Evidence of teaching effectiveness
(7) Contact information for three references

Instructions

Applications must be submitted electronically through https://jobs.illinoisstate.edu/.

Special Instructions for Applicants

To assure full consideration, please apply by August 20, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

Contact Information for Applicants

Dr. Somnath Lahiri
Interim Department Chair of Management
slahiri@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.

About Illinois State University Department of Management

he Department of Management offers programs of study in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Human Resource Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Administration, and International Business. A minor in Organizational Leadership is also available to majors in the College of Business. Upper level courses in each program provide students with hands-on experience and involve working with real client projects. We prepare our students to excel as professionals in their field of specialization. Our faculty ascribe to the Teacher-Scholar model of higher education. Faculty members deeply care about the education students receive in their courses, take pride in serving as mentors to students and guide them as they enter their professions. Management faculty members are active researchers and have published in journals including the Academy of Management Review, Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Management, Journal of Applied Psychology, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Journal of Labor Research, Industrial Relations, Advances in Industrial and Labor Relations, Personnel Psychology, Organization Science, Administrative Science Quarterly, ...Journal of International Business Studies, Information Systems Research, Technovation, R&D Management, Journal of International Management, Journal of Business Venturing, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice and numerous other reputable academic journals.

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