Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor - Human Resource Development

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

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About The Position

Texas A&M University’s Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development in the College of Education and Human Development seeks one full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Human Resource Development. The position has a 9-month academic appointment beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to the academic community through research, teaching, and service, and advance the field of Human Resource Development (HRD).

Candidates must have a strong research record, including refereed publications in leading academic journals and a clear, innovative research agenda that strengthens the HRD program and makes an impact on the field. They should demonstrate potential to obtain extramural funding, methodological expertise, effective teaching across instructional formats, student advising, and leadership in relevant professional organizations.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Human Resource Development (HRD) or a related field, completed or conferred by May 15, 2027.
• Strong record of refereed publications in top-tier academic journals, including HRD journals.
• Publication record consistent with tenure-track expectations, including 2 to 3 refereed publications and 2 to 3 refereed presentations per year, journal reviewing, and conference proposal reviewing for a professional organization.
• Ability to acquire extramural funding.
• Evidence of effective teaching in in-person, online, and/or hybrid formats for undergraduate and graduate HRD-related courses.
• Evidence of advising students at undergraduate and graduate levels, such as committee work and training support.
• Clear and innovative research agenda that will strengthen the HRD program and have an impact on the field.
• Strong quantitative and/or qualitative methodological expertise.
• Evidence of research in HRD-relevant fields, including areas such as data analytics, artificial intelligence, career development, employee engagement, entrepreneurship, HRD in STEM, international HRD, leadership, learning, organizational development and performance, team science, or well-being.
• Leadership in professional organizations related to HRD or relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and develop an innovative agenda that strengthens the HRD program and contributes to the field.
• Publish and present refereed research in keeping with tenure-track expectations.
• Pursue extramural funding.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to HRD through in-person, online, and/or hybrid formats.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students, including through committee work and training support.
• Provide service and demonstrate leadership in relevant professional organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree