Assistant Professor of Management (Human Resources/Leadership)

ETSU • Johnson City, TN

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About The Position

The Department of Management and Supply Chain at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) in Johnson City, Tennessee, invites applications for a 9-month academic, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Human Resource Management/Leadership. The position may begin in Spring 2026 or Fall 2026, depending on candidate availability and departmental needs.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to teach, conduct high-quality research, and actively engage in institutional, professional, and community service activities, including student recruitment and continuous program improvement activities. The candidate will also be responsible for mentoring students and supporting student organizations. We welcome candidates who are committed to building strong community relationships that support student success and provide valuable opportunities for experiential learning and career development.
Applications will be reviewed until a candidate is selected and recommended for appointment. To be considered for this position, applicants must complete an online application and submit the requested items.
The College of Business and Technology at East Tennessee State University is AACSB accredited. CBAT employs approximately 100 full-time faculty members and serves over 3,000 students. Undergraduate concentrations are offered in accounting, computing, digital media, economics and finance, management, marketing, media and communications, military science, sports and recreation management, supply chain as well as, master’s degrees in accountancy, brand strategy, business administration, digital marketing, and digital media.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or DBA in Management from an AACSB-accredited business school, completed by the time of appointment
• Ability to develop and maintain a high-quality research agenda.
• Ability to teach both online and in-person.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance student learning and support departmental, programmatic, and college-wide initiatives.
• Knowledge and ability to use technology in various teaching modalities.
• Commitment to serving the university, college, department, and the professional community.

Nice To Haves

• A strong record or demonstrated potential for scholarly research, evidenced by high-quality publications (e.g., those listed on the ABDC journal list) or a clearly defined, active research agenda.
• Demonstrated effectiveness or strong potential for teaching human resource management courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, in online and in-person formats.
• Experience in curriculum development or improvement.
• Experience integrating emerging technologies (e.g., AI, simulation platforms) into teaching and learning environments.
• Relevant professional or industry experience.
• Experience contributing to program innovation or interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Demonstrated commitment or potential to contribute to service at the university, college, department, and professional levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach
• Conduct high-quality research
• Actively engage in institutional, professional, and community service activities, including student recruitment and continuous program improvement activities
• Mentoring students
• Supporting student organizations
• Building strong community relationships that support student success and provide valuable opportunities for experiential learning and career development

What This Job Offers

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