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.
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.
The Department of Management hosts three majors in the College of Business and Economics, with ~ 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.
The College of Business and Economics is one of 3% of business schools globally accredited by AACSB in both business and accounting. Our mission is to inspire purpose, grow people, create knowledge and power innovation. It is a growing college that serves approximately 4000 undergraduate and 500 graduate business students annually. It is dedicated to quality teaching and learning and offers 14 bachelor's degrees and 11 master’s degree programs. The College of Business and Economics graduate programs are highly ranked by U.S. News and Fortune Magazine. Beyond the classroom, the college supports undergraduate learning through an advising center devoted to its students, an innovative internal career services office, the Thompson Family Writing Center, and student organizations and competitions.
The College of Business and Economics creates knowledge through high-quality research with faculty publishing in leading journals in their disciplines as well as serving as editors and reviewers. In addition to powering innovation through faculty and student research and entrepreneurship activities, the college hosts the outward-facing Small Business Development Center Network and TechHelp. These organizations are dedicated to business innovation and economic development in Idaho.
The college’s academic units are housed in the Micron Business and Economics Building, a world-class facility with state-of-the-art classrooms and offices, a Bloomberg-equipped trading room, faculty collaboration spaces, the Imagination Lab, a student commons, and a cafe. The building is a short distance from the beautiful Boise River. It is both geothermal and solar-assisted. This environment stimulates collaboration and creativity.
Boise State University is a powerhouse of creativity, research, and impact. Our campus sits along the Boise River and reaches into the heart of Idaho’s capital – a vibrant hub for innovation, culture, and outdoor adventure. We’re nationally recognized for trailblazing research, student success, and community impact.
Our faculty are scholars, mentors, and changemakers who advance ideas, discoveries, and the next generation of leaders. Boise offers the perfect backdrop – a welcoming city with a thriving arts scene, growing tech sector, and mountains on the horizon. Join us and help shape a bold, collaborative academic community.
A Ph.D. or DBA degree at the time of appointment in Human Resources (HR) or related field from a nationally or internationally AACSB-accredited university.
Teaching experience in HR or 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.
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.
Please note that the application system will allow for 5 documents to be uploaded.
A cover letter indicating your interest and qualifications for this position, including your experience in teaching HR.
Curriculum vita.
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).
The position will close for new applicants on August 31, 2026.
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Felice Klein ([email protected]).
We will be meeting with a select group of candidates at AOM. Candidates who have already applied and are interested in an informal conversation at the conference should submit their application materials by July 28, 2026.
Individuals who have not yet applied but are interested in learning more about the opportunity may email a CV to Search Committee Member Liam Maher ([email protected]) by July 28, 2026. A formal application will still be required for full consideration for the position.
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.
Our standard faculty contract is a 9-month contract with pay and benefits spread over 12 months. This is a yearly, renewable contract.
Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):
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
