Program Chair – Human Resource Management

Post University; Waterbury, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Post University in Waterbury, CT seeks a Program Chair for Human Resource Management to provide academic leadership, oversee curriculum and faculty performance, and ensure program quality and relevance. The role involves governance, policy compliance, and maintaining industry connections to align with workforce needs.

A strong track record in HRM education and leadership is essential, with extensive teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s in human resource management (or MBA with HRM focus) required.
• PhD or equivalent in HRM preferred.
• SHRM certification preferred.
• At least ten years’ senior HRM experience.
• At least five years’ teaching experience (traditional and online).
• Strong written/verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to conduct scholarly activities and engage students.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership for the HRM program and oversee curriculum, faculty performance, assessment, student progression, and continuous improvement.
• Lead governance, policy compliance, and program advocacy within the School and University.
• Teach 6–8 courses per academic year or as directed by leadership.
• Develop faculty through coaching, mentoring, and professional development.
• Maintain industry relationships to keep curriculum aligned with workforce needs.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical and quantitative reasoning

Engaging students

Scholarly activities

Flexibility and teamwork

Education

Master’s in HRM (or MBA with HRM focus)

PhD in HRM (preferred)

SHRM certification

Job description

Post University is currently accepting applications for the role of Program Chair – Human Resource Management to join our growing team.

Who We Are

Post University is a thriving organization with an unfolding, amazing success story centered on one mission –changing the lives of its students and associates. Our approach is simple, authentic, and unique. At Post University, each day begins and ends with a demonstration of distinct behaviors unique to our culture and way of life. Our team of passionate professionals daily embraces a culture that celebrates bold ideas, supports individual growth, and puts our students at the heart of everything we do.

For more than 130 years, Post University has been dedicated to student success, serving thousands of learners across our online, main campus, undergraduate, and graduate programs. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and seek individuals who are passionate about contributing to a collaborative and student‑focused community.

Due to Post-specific operational and administrative considerations, the position is not approved to be performed in Alaska, California, Hawaii, or New York. Candidates must be physically located and perform their work from an approved state.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Program Chair for Human Resource provides academic leadership for the program, overseeing curriculum, faculty performance, assessment, student progression, and continuous improvement. The Chair uses data and industry engagement to strengthen program quality and relevance, ensures consistent academic standards and policy compliance. The role is responsible for faculty quality of delivery and development, participates in governance, and maintains an active teaching role.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Program strategy and continuous improvement: Use enrollment, retention, course performance, assessment, and completion data to identify issues and lead improvements to the program.
• Curriculum leadership: Support curriculum review, revision, sequencing, and alignment with industry expectations, accreditation standards, and HR professional competencies.
• Faculty leadership and development: Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, mentoring, and professional development for HRM faculty, overall supervision, and performance monitoring.
• Academic quality assurance: Ensure consistency of academic standards, course delivery, grading practices, learning outcomes, and student experience across modalities and instructors.
• Program assessment: Oversee assessment of program learning outcomes and coordinate resulting improvement plans.
• Student retention and progression: Monitor student persistence, academic barriers, course progression, and graduation pathways and coordinate interventions when trends emerge.
• Industry relevance: Maintain relationships with employers, professional organizations, alumni, and advisory board members to ensure the curriculum remains aligned with workforce needs.
• Faculty staffing strategy: Anticipate faculty needs, identify credentialing gaps, develop the faculty bench, and ensure appropriate instructional coverage.
• Program advocacy: Serve as the primary academic advocate and subject-matter leader for HRM within the School and across the University.
• Policy and governance leadership: Participate in School and University governance and ensure faculty understand and consistently apply academic policies and procedures.
• Course delivery: Teach 6-8 courses per academic year or as otherwise determined by the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies or Dean of the Malcolm Baldrige School of Business
• Academic Governance: Participate in at least two university committees or as otherwise determined by the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies or Dean of the Malcolm Baldrige School of Business.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required master’s in human resource management (or an MBA with a focus in Human Resource Management). Preferred Ph.D. or equivalent in the field of Human Resource Management
• At least ten years of experience working at the senior level in Human Resource Management.
• At least five years of experience teaching in the traditional classroom and online using Blackboard or similar programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative reasoning skills.
• The ability to perform scholarly activities as appropriate when warranted or requested.
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, well-organized, and a team player in a fast-paced work environment.
• If the doctorate is not in the field of Human Resource Management, the candidate must possess a minimum of a master’s degree in human resource management or a doctorate with a minimum of 15 graduate credit hours in Human Resource Management.
• Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification.
• Preference will be given to a candidate who has earned a degree online from a regionally accredited university.
• Proven track record of success engaging students

As a member of our Post University team, the individual will share in a 135-year tradition of helping people achieve their personal and professional goals. Located in Waterbury, Connecticut, Post University has a vibrant campus and an excellent online program. The University offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, 401(k) and tuition benefits.

Disclaimer: This opportunity may be withdrawn and/or amended.

Post University is an equal opportunity employer.

At Post, we embrace differences. We thrive on diversity. We believe our distinctions make us better educators, leaders, and simply better in every way possible. We gladly comply with all applicable laws. We do not discriminate because of sex, sexual orientation, age, race, color, religious creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, handicap or other legally protected status.

Post University's team members come from various backgrounds, experiences, and expertise. Each perspective helps us collectively evaluate situations from every angle for the best decision-making process available. This is the heart of our culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration.