Description
Position
The Department of Management in the Fogelman College of Business & Economics seeks an advanced Assistant or Associate Professor with a research specialization in Human Resource Management (HRM), effective fall semester 2026, pending available funding.
Responsibilities
Effectively teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, maintaining a stream of high-quality research, participating in activities of the department, and fulfilling professional and university service responsibilities.
The Department of Management is a research-oriented group with 15 full-time faculty positions. Academic specializations include: HR/OB, entrepreneurship, and strategic management. The Department offers degree programs at all levels, including an active doctoral program, and is fully accredited by AACSB International. For more information, see: http://www.memphis.edu/management
Requirements
Qualifications
Candidates should have a Ph.D. with a concentration in management or closely related discipline, a record of effective university teaching and commitment to teaching excellence, and evidence of a strong research program targeting leading management journals (e.g., Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, Journal of Management, Academy of Management Journal, and Journal of Business and Psychology). Specific research interests within HRM are open, but preference will be given to candidates with interests in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and strategic human resources. Candidates should have an interest in teaching undergraduate and doctoral courses as well as a commitment to departmental and college service. Demonstrated experience in obtaining external research funding is a plus but not necessary. Beginning rank is dependent on experience and credentials.
Compensation
This is an academic appointment and offers competitive compensation, research support, and an attractive benefits program.
The College
The Fogelman College of Business and Economics has become a leading business school in the Southeast. Degree programs offered include the BBA, MBA, MA and MS, and PhD. The academic programs of the College are fully accredited by AACSB International. The College faculty of approximately 95 serves over 3,600 students, with approximately 2,300 undergraduates, 700 master’s students, and 60 doctoral students. The Human Resource Management major is one of the fastest growing programs in the university. The highly-qualified faculty are recognized for scholarship and publications in leading academic and professional journals.
The University
The University of Memphis is an RI school and emerging as one of America’s great metropolitan research universities. Founded in 1912, the University is a state, tax-assisted institution with an enrollment of more than 20,000 students. The University is one of two comprehensive doctoral-granting public institutions in Tennessee, offering a broad array of degree programs at all levels. The modern and beautifully landscaped campus is centrally located in the attractive residential area of East Memphis. For additional information about the University, visit the Web site at: http://www.memphis.edu
The Community
Located in southwestern Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi river, Memphis is one of the South’s largest and most attractive cities. The population of Memphis is about 630,000, with over 1.3 million in the metropolitan area. Memphis is a major logistics, transportation, and distribution hub. Memphis is home to many nationally and internationally known companies, including three Fortune 500 companies: FedEx, AutoZone, and International Paper. As a primary medical, education, communication, and transportation center, Memphis is internationally renowned for its musical heritage including Beale Street, Graceland, Stax Studios, Sun Records—and hosts multiple festivals like Memphis in May. The city offers a vibrant arts scene, strong culinary identity, quality museums, theaters, and a substantial urban parks system. Memphis has one of the lowest costs of living among metropolitan cities of 600,000 or more and enjoys warm summers and mild winters.
Applications
Applications should include a cover letter outlining qualifications and interests, an updated curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three professional references, an unofficial transcript, and be submitted online at: https://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/45209
Screening of applications begins October 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
