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Assistant Professor in Human Resource Management

  • 496562
  • Full-Time
  • Closing on: Jul 23 2027
  • Management
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Department: Management Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Description:

The Department of Management (MGT) of the Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB), at the University of Houston Downtown (UHD) invites applicants for one tenure-track Assistant Professor in Human Resource Management position, to begin in August 2027.

The selected candidate will have teaching responsibilities including but not limited to HR Analytics, Compensation and Benefits, SHRM-CP Preparation, Legal Issues in HRM, Staffing, Inclusion and Diversity, Human Resource Management, and Strategic Human Resource Management. In addition, the selected candidate is expected to engage with the SHRM Student Organization, regional chapters/associations, and Houston’s HR community. Furthermore, candidates must conduct scholarly research and serve the department, college, university, profession, and community.

Given the needs of MDCOB students, successful candidates must be willing to teach a variety of days, times, and modalities (i.e., face-to-face, online, hybrid, and hyflex). They will also need to teach both undergraduate and graduate students. Faculty are expected to teach courses offered at the primary campus located in downtown Houston, as well as off-campus locations in suburban, north Houston.

The MDCOB – home of one of the largest MBA programs in Texas – is accredited by AACSB and enrolls 3,500+ undergraduate and 600+ graduate students. MGT houses 20 full-time faculty members, 16 of whom are tenured/tenure track. Currently, the department offers majors in Management, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, and MBA Certificates in Human Resource Management and Leadership. It is also developing new programs to meet student and community needs. New faculty are expected to participate in these developments and help shape the future of the department and the college.

Qualifications

Candidates for the position must have a terminal degree in Management, Human Resource Management or related field. ABDs expecting to complete their degree by August 2027 are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply for this position, fill the online application and submit a vita and cover letter discussing how you fit the teaching, research, and service requirements outlined here. Additional materials (e.g., transcripts, references) will be requested to selected candidates.

The search committee will begin screening applications as early as October 2026, although the system will remain open for applications until the position is filled. Ideally, we will complete the selection process by the end of 2026.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

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