Position Description
Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management
College of Business
Department of Managerial Studies
The Department of Managerial Studies at Purdue University Northwest in Hammond and Westville, Indiana, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management position starting on August 13, 2018. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Human Resources Management and Organizational Behavior, scholarly research leading to refereed journal publications, and participation in professional, university, and community service. Opportunities for interacting with regional businesses are excellent and encouraged.
A doctoral degree in Human Resource Management or a related field is required. Dissertation must be successfully defended by the start of the academic year, August 13, 2018. Proficiency in English, written and spoken, is required.
Candidates with relevant work experience and who show evidence of effective teaching and scholarship in the field are strongly encouraged to apply.
Purdue University offers an attractive salary and an excellent benefits package.
The College of Business offers the following degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Accounting (B.S.A.), Bachelor of Science in Business (B.S.B.), Bachelor of Arts in Business (B.A.B), Master of Business Administration, and Master of Accountancy.
Purdue University Northwest is an academically comprehensive regional university and part of the internationally respected Purdue University system. The campuses are located in the northwest Indiana cities of Hammond, less than 25 miles southeast of downtown Chicago, and Westville, near the shores of Lake Michigan. Purdue University Northwest offers baccalaureate and master's degrees in such Purdue academic strengths as engineering; technologies; behavioral and social sciences; liberal arts; as well as professional programs consisting of nursing, business, education, and hospitality & tourism management. In addition to these degrees, PNW offers a doctorate of nursing practice. More than 10,000 students attend Purdue Northwest. Ethnic minority students comprise one-third of the total student body. International students make up more than 7 percent of Purdue Northwest's enrollment.
Review of applications will begin in August, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting and by phone. This position begins August 13, 2018 and a job offer will be contingent on a successful background check. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, vita with references, and a statement of teaching philosophy to the address listed below. Electronic submission preferred.
HRM Search Committee
College of Business – ANDR 357
Purdue University Northwest
2200 169th Street
Hammond, IN 46323 Rachel.smith@pnw.edu
Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.