Assistant Professor (Fred Newton Endowed Professorship in Human Resources)

Position Summary

The College of Business (COB) at the University of Rhode Island is hiring for the Fred Newton Endowed Professorship in Human Resources. This position is a full-time tenure track appointment at the Assistant level preferably starting Fall 2026.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• The applicant will engage in research with a primary focus in Human Resources that leads to publication in targeted refereed journals, secure grant funding, and work with the labor and human resource management community in the state and region.
• The applicant is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, and/or Labor Relations with special emphasis on staffing, training and development, and compensation management and benefits.
• In addition to teaching, the applicant is expected to engage students academically and professionally.

Required Qualifications

1. An earned PhD in Management by 2026 from an AACSB accredited Business School or a doctorate in a related field with similar accreditation.
2. Published research in the HR field with evidence of continuing research projects.
3. Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses.
4. Demonstrated ability to engage in innovative teaching on an individual and team basis.
5. Ability to engage in service activities.
6. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
7. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
8. Demonstrated experience working with diverse groups/populations.