Assistant or Associate Professor - Human Resources Management

Boise State University; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 119,610 - 146,190; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ORP retirement

Medical and dental insurance

Tuition waiver

Dual Career Support

Job summary

Boise State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Human Resource Management. The position focuses on teaching HR in undergraduate and graduate programs, with a guaranteed 2‑2 load for the first three years and a typical 3‑3 load thereafter.

The candidate will balance teaching with ongoing research and service to the campus community. The department seeks candidates who can publish in HR or management journals, demonstrate potential for

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or DBA in HR (or related field) from AACSB-accredited university.
• Teaching experience in HR at graduate and/or undergraduate level.
• Evidence of a commitment to research and potential to publish in HR/management journals.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate HR courses in-person and online.
• Maintain a stream of research in progress and contribute to scholarly activity.
• Engage in service and collegial interactions within the department and college.

Skills

Teaching experience in HR

Research activity

Service to campus/profession

Education

Ph.D./DBA in HR

Job description

Position Overview

The Boise State University Department of Management, within the College of Business and Economics, is hiring a tenure‑track Assistant or Associate level faculty member in the area of Human Resource Management (HR), starting Spring 2027 or Fall 2027. Applicants should possess knowledge of current best practices in HR and in research methods.

Teaching and Research Responsibilities

Our department and college value both teaching and research, so a strong candidate will have both a stream of research in progress and the aspiration to excel as a teacher. This position will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in HR in face‑to‑face and online formats. New hires come in with a 2‑2 teaching load guaranteed for the first three years. While the standard teaching load is 3‑3, most faculty retain a 2‑2 teaching load through reasonable research productivity, as defined by our workload policy. A commitment to service and collegial interaction with other faculty, staff, and students is also highly desirable.

Department Overview

The Department of Management hosts three majors in the College of Business and Economics, with approximately 850 students majoring in Business Administration, Management, or Human Resource Management. The Department is also home to over 250 non‑traditional students in our innovative online Management degree completion program. In graduate education, we provide courses in four MBA programs, including our nationally recognized online MBA program.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or DBA degree at the time of appointment in Human Resources (HR) or a related field from a nationally or internationally AACSB‑accredited university.
• Teaching experience in HR or a related field at the graduate and/or undergraduate level.
• Evidence of a commitment to research/scholarly activity and potential to publish in HR or management journals, or in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or capability to teach upper‑level HR classes, such as People Analytics, Compensation, and Staffing/Training.
• Refereed journal publications or revise‑and‑resubmits in HR, management, or a related field.
• Professional business experience.
• Demonstrated service to the campus, local community, field, and profession.

Required Application Materials

Applicants may upload up to five documents:

• A cover letter indicating your interest and qualifications for this position, including your experience in teaching HR.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Representative research paper.
• Teaching statement, which should include a summary of previously taught courses.
• Research statement.
• Contact information for three professional references (names, phone numbers, and email addresses).

NOTE: Reference information will be entered directly into the application system and should not be uploaded as a separate document.

Closing Date

The position will close for new applicants on August 31, 2026.

Salary and Benefits

The annual salary for this position starts at $132,900 for a 9‑month assistant professor. Salaries for associate professors are commensurate with the level of experience. Boise State University provides a best‑in‑class benefits package, including:

• 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health‑related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses, and their dependents
• Dual Career Assistance Support for spouses and partners
• See our full benefits page for more information