Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management
The Department of Management and Human Resource Management (M/HRM) at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is recruiting for a tenure-track faculty position in Human Resource Management at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in the Fall 2019 semester (effective date is August, 19th, 2019). We will be meeting with qualified applicants at the 2018 Academy of Management conference in Chicago, please see the contact email below.
Faculty are expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Primary teaching assignment will likely include undergraduate courses in HRM, leadership, and organizational behavior. Faculty are expected to engage in research, scholarly and creative activities leading to presentations and publications. Participation in service to the department, college, university, and community is also expected.
CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University's strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.
About the Department: The Department of Management and Human Resource Management contain three specialty areas: strategic management, human resource management, and supply chain management. The HRM group in the Department of M/HRM is striving to build one of the best undergraduate and graduate HRM experiences on the West Coast. Our HRM faculty are experts in one or more functional domains of HRM, ranging from selection to diversity management, and offer a focused learning experience for our students. Faculty also hold active research programs in HRM and OB. The Department of M/HRM works in conjunction with a volunteer-based Human Resource Advisory Board at CSULB composed of managerial-level HR professionals across the Long Beach and Orange County areas devoted building our HRM program and scholarship. The Department also advises a student group devoted to HRM (Human Resource Management Association), which organizes guest speakers, professional development, SHRM or PIHRA integration, participation in HR Student Case Competitions, and other events.
About CSULB: With over 35,000 students, California State University Long Beach is a diverse, student-centered, globally-engaged public university committed to providing highly-valued undergraduate and graduate educational opportunities through superior teaching, research, creative activity and service for the people of California and the world. CSULB prides itself on its inclusiveness and diversity, as well as the quality of education and career initiation provided to students compared to the cost of attendance. In 2017, CSULB was ranked 3rd in the Diverse Issues in Higher Education 'Top 100 Producers of Minority Bachelor's Degrees' list, 13th in the Niche 'Standout Colleges in America' list recognizing universities striving to offer quality education to underserved student populations, 53rd in the Forbes 'America's Best Value Colleges' list, 42nd in the Money magazine 'Best Colleges for Your Money' list, 14th in the BestColleges.com 'Best Colleges in California' list, 40th in the College Choice 'Best California Colleges' list, and 38th in the U.S. News 'Best Colleges' list among Regional Universities in the West. The 322-acre campus near the ocean offers a beautifully landscaped, garden-like setting, enhanced by attractive, aesthetically pleasing architecture and design. The school's sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Big West Conference. Strongly committed to high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs, the university has received national accolades for improving graduation rates and reducing opportunity gaps, and takes great pride in the diversity of its student body.
Required Qualifications: Applicants should have completed a Ph.D. in Human Resource Management, General Management with a focus on HRM, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related areas by August 1, 2019. The Department of M/HRM encourages a balanced focus between research and teaching, with expected contributions to university service increasing in conjunction with advancement. Applicants should exhibit a demonstrated potential to teach and engage in curriculum development for Human Resource Management and/or related management subjects effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as demonstrated potential for scholarship leading to publication. Motivation to contribute in service roles to the department, college, university, and community, is expected as well. Importantly, CSULB is dedicated to equal treatment within our very diverse campus, as such, demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population is essential.
Desired Qualifications: Beyond the above qualifications, the Department of M/HRM desires applicants with teaching experience at the college level, expertise in at least one functional domain of HRM (e.g., recruiting, selection, training, compensation, etc.), published research in their field (preferably in top-tier journals), related professional or managerial experience, and the potential to develop relationships across the university's surrounding community.