Teaching assistant professor

Teaching Assistant Professor - LER

School of Labor and Employment Relations

Job Summary

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The School of Labor and Employment Relations (LER) has a vacant Teaching Assistant Professor position in Human Resource Management in the Graduate Faculty. We are particularly seeking candidates with teaching experience in micro-level topics such as fundamentals of HR, HR career development, HR leadership, organizational development, staffing, training and development, etc.


The responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant Professor include: (a) designing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses each semester in face-to-face, or online formats, depending on the School’s instructional needs; (b) mentoring and supervising graduate teaching assistants, as appropriate; (c) providing academic and career guidance to students; (d) overseeing the undergraduate course offerings, including undergraduate certificate in HR; (e) conducting scholarly research; and (f) serving on School-wide committees.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral degree in HR, HRD, OB, I/O Psychology or a related field. Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience in higher education settings. Minimum of three (3) years of career coaching. Minimum of three (3) years of student academic advising and program administration. Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring novice (student) teachers in pedagogical practices to improve classroom instruction and enhance student engagement.

Appointment Information

This is a full-time, non-tenure-track position that supports our highly regarded master’s programs (both in-person and online), as well as our undergraduate offerings.
The budgeted salary range for this position is $100,000–$120,000 for a 9-month service basis. Open to a Spring 2026 start date, if that is not feasible, an August 2026 start date would work as well.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Application Process: To ensure full consideration, please upload the following:

• A statement that addresses your interest in serving as a Teaching Assistant Professor.
• A CV.
• Research papers or sample publications and teaching portfolio.
• Three references, including names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers. These references should be able to comment on your teaching and/or professional experience and expertise.

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 6, 2025 . Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through will not be considered. Interviews may be conducted before the closing date, although no hiring decisions will be made until after the search has closed. For further information about this specific position, please contact Professor Teresa Cardador at [email protected]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

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Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [email protected].

Requisition ID : 1032564

Job Category : Faculty

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