Associate Professor of Practice - Human Resource Management

Iowa State University

Position Title:

Associate Professor of Practice - Human Resource Management

Appointment Type:

Faculty

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship in the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University is seeking a faculty member to teach Human Resource Management courses beginning January 2026 for the spring semester. This position will be at the rank of Associate Professor of Practice and come with the possibility of both renewal and increased FTE. The teaching assignments will be between one and four sections and may include a variety of classes taught face-to-face and online. ISU is a residential campus so, even if some teaching is online, Iowa residency and regular time on campus throughout the semester is required.

The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship is a vibrant, supportive, and productive group of 40 faculty members (19 tenure-track and 21 term). With research interests spanning the areas of HR, OB, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Healthcare Management, they have published research in a wide variety of top journals, including the Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Journal of Management, Organization Science, Strategic Management Journal, and Journal of Business Venturing. The department offers undergraduate degrees in Human Resource Management, Management, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare Management, and International Business. The department also offers a Masters in Entrepreneurship and hosts PhD programs in Management as well as Entrepreneurship.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in Management and Entrepreneurship or related field
  • At least 15 years of professional HR experience with at least 5 years at a senior level
  • Recent or continuing professional engagement as required for AACSB accreditation

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certification and involvement in the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
  • Previous teaching experience in a corporate or academic setting
  • Experience supervising HR professionals

Department/Program & College Description:

Within the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business, we pride ourselves on our high ethical standards, and our drive to promote an environment where all individuals may succeed academically, professionally, and personally. Each member of our community is committed to the college’s mission to link theory with practice for tomorrow’s business leaders.

The Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University, established in 1984, conducts and shares research to educate tomorrow’s business leaders so they are prepared to deal with multi-disciplinary, global and technological, challenges. The college offers undergraduate, graduate and PhD programs and is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Less than five percent of business schools worldwide receive this accreditation.

Department Unit/Website: https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/management/

Proposed Start Date:

January 1, 2026

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

May 15, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

09 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Part time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae

2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter (please include ability to teach in person classes)

3) Contact Information for Three References

The guaranteed consideration date for the review of applications is June 20, 2025. For questions about the position, please contact the department chair Scott Johnson (sgj68@iastate.edu).

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

  • Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
  • Generous leave plans
  • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
  • Life insurance and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Various voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

June 12, 2025

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R17241

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