Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management - Western Illinois University

Location: Macomb, IL Category: Faculty Positions Job Type: FT - Continuous Posted On: Fri May 15 2026 Job Description:

APPOINTMENT: Full-time, tenure-track appointment beginning August 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES: The School of Accounting and Business Administration in the College of Business, Health, and Community Professions invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate instruction in both traditional in-person and online formats in the areas detailed below. A minimum teaching load of 3/3 is required. Candidates are expected to maintain an active research agenda consistent with AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) qualification. Service to the School, College, University, profession, and community is expected, including engagement with external business and industry stakeholders.

RANK & SALARY: 9-month, tenure-track position $7,950 - $12,500 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:

For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at [email protected] or by calling 309-298-1971.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An earned Ph.D. in Human Resource Management or D.B.A. in Management (or a closely related field) from an AACSB-accredited business school. ABD candidates may be considered if degree completion is expected prior to appointment.
• Demonstrated ability to teach Human Resource Management classes at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
• Demonstrated ability to teach in both in-person and online formats, with a commitment to high-quality, student-centered instruction.
• Demonstrated potential for maintaining Scholarly Academic (SA) qualification under AACSB standards, including an emerging or established program of peer-reviewed research.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching, research, and service.
• Commitment to student-centered teaching and applied learning.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Established record of high-quality scholarship in human resource management or related areas consistent with AACSB SA qualification.
• Independent teaching experience, including experience with online and technology-enhance course delivery.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development, program enhancement, and applied or experiential learning initiatives.
• Professional experience and/or HR certifications in supporting areas (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR).
• Demonstrated ability to engage with business and industry partners, support experiential learning, or advise student organizations.

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-ranting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

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-baccalaureate 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, all in a diverse and inclusive campus environment.
The Multicultural Center is home to four cultural and resource centers: The Gwendolyn Brooks, Casa Latina, the Women's Center, and the LGBT*QA Resource Center. These cultural and resource centers promote WIU's goal of enhancing justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion through educational programming and advocacy.

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. Football competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision through the Missouri Valley Football Conference; all other varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Summit League.