Assistant Professor In Hr And Technology

Job Summary

The School of Labor and Employment Relations (LER) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in HR and Technology within the Graduate Faculty. LER is a dynamic,multidisciplinary unit with a faculty united by a shared commitment tocutting-edge research on workforce issues. We construe HR and Technology broadly, and welcome candidates whose research addresses important questions atthe intersection of technology, work, workers, and employment.

Relevant areas include, but are not limited to, AI and algorithmic management; AI-enabled HRMand people analytics; the future of work and technological change; human-AI interaction at work; digital work and employment relations; and the intersection of HR, technology, and automation. We seek outstanding early-career scholars approaching these issues from a range of theoretical and disciplinary perspectives.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting and publishing high-quality research;
• Developing and teaching courses each semester in face-to-face or online formats, depending on the school’s instructional needs;
• Mentoring and supervising PhD students, as appropriate; and
• Providing service to the School, the University, and the profession, as needed.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in a field related to HR, work, organizations, and technology (e.g., Human Resource Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Organizational Sociology, Labor Economics, or a closely related field), or expect to receive the PhD before the starting date of employment.

This is a 100% full-time academic position, appointed on a 9-month basis. The expected start date is August 16, 2027.Salary range of faculty members currently holding equivalent positions is approximately between $150,000-$170,000 (plus summer support).

This position is eligible for sponsorship for work authorization, except for sponsorship of a new H1B petition that would incur the $ fee. Alternative visa categories may also be considered.

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following:

• A cover letter that summarizes your background, qualifications, and interest in the position,
• A research statement describing your experience, interests, and future research plans,
• A teaching statement describing your experience and interests,
• A sample research paper or job market paper.
• Contact information for three references including names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers. Reference letters will be requested at a later stage in the search.

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on November 1, 2026. We anticipate hosting on-campus interviews in January 2027. For further information about this specific position, please contact Professor Richard Benton (rabenton), Chair of the search committee. You may also visit http://www.ler.illinois.edu for additional information about the School of Laborand Employment Relations. For questions regarding the application process, please contact .

Additional Information

We offer an active and successful dual-career partner placement program and are strongly committed to promoting work-life balance and family-friendly programs for faculty and staff ( http://provost.illinois.edu/faculty-affairs/work-life-balance/ ). To find out more about the resources available at the university and Urbana-Champaign community please visit these sites:

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