Assistant Professor in the School of Labor and Employment Relations

Penn State University • University Park, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Labor and Employment Relations at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to start Fall 2026. Responsibilities include a combination of resident and online instruction, research, and normal university service. The teaching load during the academic year is four courses. On-site teaching is an essential function of this job.

The School of Labor and Employment Relations is a dynamic, multidisciplinary program that wishes to strengthen further its high-profile tenure-line faculty. The school has a growing multidisciplinary program with residential and online B.A. and B.S. degrees in Labor and Human Resources and Organizational Leadership, and a professional master’s program in Human Resources and Employment Relations. In residence, there is also an MS in Human Resources and Employment Relations and a Doctoral Minor.

Requirements

• Applicants should possess a terminal degree (Ph.D.) in human resource management, organizational behavior, or a related field by the appointment date.
• Candidates for Assistant Professor in the School of Labor and Employment Relations must have demonstrated ability as a researcher, scholar, and teacher in a relevant field and have evidence of growth in scholarly achievement.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise is particularly sought in the related fields of ethics, organizational behavior, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Resident and online instruction
• Research
• University service
• On-site teaching

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

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