Location: Macomb, IL
Category: Faculty Positions
Job Type: FT - Continuous
Posted On: Fri May 15 2026
Job Description:
APPOINTMENT: 9-month; 100% appointment; Macomb, Illinois
RESPONSIBILITIES: The School of Accounting and Business Administration in the College of Business, Health, and Community Professions invites applications for a Unit B Instructor in Human Resource Management, This is an associate faculty position with a primary emphasis on undergraduate teaching, with the possibility of contributing to graduate instruction in the MBA program.
The successful candidate will teach Human Resource Management courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats. The position supports a student-centered, workforce-aligned curriculum and contributes to ongoing program quality and continuous improvement efforts consistent with AACSB accreditation standards.
- Teach undergraduate courses in Human Resource Management; potential to teach graduate courses in the MBA HRM concentration
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Deliver instruction in multiple modalities, including face-to-face and online
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Maintain instructional quality and engage students in a supportive learning environment
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Contribute to student success through accessibility, communication, and mentoring
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Collaborate with faculty on curriculum alignment, course development, nd program assessment
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Participate in assurance of learning and continuous improvement processes
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Engage in service activities appropriate to a unit B appointment
RANK & SALARY: Instructor, 9-month appointment. $7,950 - $8,333 per month, commensurate with experience.
Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits.
These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.
Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA. For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage: http://www.wiu.edu/human_resources/benefits/.
For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at [email protected] or by calling 309-298-1971.
Job Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Human Resource Management, MBA, or closely related field.
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Relevant professional experience in Human Resource Management or a related area
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Demonstrated ability or potential for effective teaching at the undergraduate level.
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Commitment to student-centered teaching and applied learning.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR)
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Prior teaching experience in HRM or related business disciplines
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Experience teaching in online or hybrid formats
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Evidence of ongoing professional engagement consistent with AACSB IP/SP expectations (e.g., consulting, professional development, applied scholarship, or industry partnerships)
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Ability to contribute to graduate instruction in an MBA program
For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.
Additional Information:
THE UNIVERSITY:
About WIU
Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.
WIU-Macomb, IL: Western's traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).
WIU-Quad Cities: Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, the WIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four-year regional university that serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU-Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Moline is located just 80 miles north of the Macomb campus and is centered within a diverse, bi-state community of 383,000 that offers a broad range of cultural, social, and entertainment amenities and experiences, as well as varied businesses and industries.
Academics
More than 61 undergraduate degree programs, 41 graduate programs, two doctoral programs and 16 post-baccaulaureate certificate programs prepare students for a successful career after graduation.
Student Resources
More than 200 student organizations at Western provide social, academic, recreation, athletics, service, academic, and many other opportunities for students to grow and learn, develop leadership skills, and much more.
Numerous concerts, lectures, films, dance performances, cultural events and more are presented and performed each year, along with numerous major theatrical and dance productions and studio shows, and a variety of service-oriented projects and activities.
WIU Intercollegiate Athletics
The University's athletics program, based on the Macomb campus, sponsors 17 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's and women's varsity sports. All varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Ohio Valley Conference.
