Title: Assistant Professor in Organizational Behavior (OB), Human Resource Management (HRM), or a related field.
Employee Classification: Asst Professor
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Business
Department: Department of Management
Campus Location: Normal, IL
The Department of Management invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in Organizational Behavior (OB), Human Resource Management (HRM), or a related field, to begin August 16, 2027. Job duties include teaching, research, and service. Teaching expectations include teaching undergraduate courses in person and MBA courses in the hybrid in-person and online format, holding in-person office hours, and adopting a pedagogical approach that engages students in high-level learning. The successful candidate will also be expected to conduct and publish research in academic management journals. The college requires service to the department, college, university, and profession at a level consistent with faculty rank. This full-time appointment is based on Illinois State University's campus.
University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life (subject to an eligibility determination)
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid benefit time
- Strong tenure system
Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
The Management Department is within the College of Business, which has undergraduate and graduate programs accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The department includes more than 25 tenured, tenure-track, and non-tenure-track faculty. The standard teaching load for faculty is six courses per year (three per semester) with one course release and single-course prep in the first semester of the first year. Undergraduate courses are offered in an in-person format, and MBA courses are offered in a hybrid in-person and online format. Both undergraduate and MBA instructors frequently incorporate high-impact and experiential learning practices. Two years of summer research support is also provided.
Illinois State University, https://illinoisstate.edu/, was founded in 1857 as Illinois’ first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in seven colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2030, lists our seven core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Learn more about Illinois State’s Metrics of Excellence at https://strategicplan.illinoisstate.edu/metrics/.
Bloomington-Normal: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance’s International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, and its citizens’ high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. Bloomington made Livability’s top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online’s list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois State’s campus. For more information on our community, visit visitbn.org
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$130,000-$144,000
Candidates for the position must have:
Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.
Varies
08/16/2027
• Letter of application: Expressing interest in Illinois State University, outlining qualifications, and clearly stating your teaching and research interests related to this position.
• Curriculum Vitae including ABDC/AJG rank of published articles.
• Statement of your research agenda (one-page maximum).
• Statement of teaching philosophy and teaching interests (one-page maximum).
• Writing sample (e.g., dissertation chapter, job market paper, manuscript, or publication).
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., course evaluations).
• Contact information for three professional references.
Please Note These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Special Instructions to Applicants Please apply by 9/21/2026. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. Illinois State University does not authorize out-of-state work.
Contact Information for Applicants
Nathan Hartman, Interim Chair and Professor of Management. 309-438-7784 or nathan.hartman@ilstu.edu
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383 The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311
