"Professor in Human Resource Development; Chair"

Job Details

Professor in Human Resource Development; Chair
Full-Time/40 hours
Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Hiring Department
Soules College of Business, Department of Human Resource Development
Location
UT Tyler Campus; Tyler, Texas

Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a CV, letter of interest, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your "resume", upload your combined documents as one file.
Please do not upload documents to "Cover Letter" or "References".
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the "resume" prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

The Soules College of Business at The University of Texas at Tyler (UT Tyler) is seeking applicants for a full-time tenure-track Professor in Human Resource Development. The successful candidate will teach at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels, mentor students, and maintain an active program of scholarship and service. The ideal candidate will also serve as Department Chair, providing academic leadership and administrative oversight for the department. The position starts in Fall 2026 pending final budget approval, and the salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Priority application deadline is Friday, October 17th, 2025, but review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Mentorship

• Teach courses across all levels of the curriculum (undergraduate, master's, and doctoral).
• Advise and mentor students, including supervision of doctoral dissertations and theses.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement of academic programs.

Scholarship and Research

• Engage in an active program of research and scholarly publication.
• Pursue external funding opportunities where applicable.
• Contribute to the broader academic community through conferences, symposia, and collaborative projects.

Service and Leadership

• Be committed to Student Success, Teaching Excellence and Serving East Texas as defined in the University Strategic plan.
• Participate and lead in departmental, college, and university service.
• Support recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.

If appointed as Department Chair:

• Provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight of departmental operations.
• Manage faculty recruitment, mentoring, and evaluation.
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and accreditation activities.
• Represent the department within the college, university, and external professional organizations.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (PhD or equivalent) in Human Resource Development or closely related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at multiple academic levels.
• Strong record of scholarship and professional contributions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior administrative or leadership experience in higher education.
• Experience mentoring doctoral students.
• Experience with curriculum development and program assessment.
• Success in securing external funding.

Other Information
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Ycho@uttyler.edu Yonjoo Cho, Search Committee Chair or proberts@uttyler.edu Paul Roberts, Departmental Chair.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6797301