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The Department of Management in the Craig School of Business at California State University, Fresno invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position with an emphasis in Human Resource Management (HRM). We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual with a strong background in HRM to join our esteemed faculty. Preference will be given to applicants with teaching, and/or research experience in strategic HRM, HR analytics, risk management, HR audits, employee/labor relations, and professional experience in human resource management.

The successful candidate will be prepared to be an inspirational educator in both the undergraduate and graduate programs; will conduct scholarly and applied research; engage in service-related activities; and perform outcomes assessment. Department faculty are committed to student success and continue to develop new course curriculum, including service-learning courses, and Hyflex or fully online instruction. Our campus culture strongly supports a cooperative and encouraging work environment among faculty, staff, and students in the department, college, and university. Our campus culture requires an environment that cooperatively works with faculty, staff, and students in the department, college, and university. There are also opportunities to engage with the local business community through MBA team consulting projects and corporate training. There may be opportunities to teach in the Executive MBA and/or Accelerated Bachelor's in Business Administration programs for additional compensation. Specific assignments are dependent on departmental needs and the expertise of the individual. 

Our Students:   California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Qualifications:

 Required Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent):

1. An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or DBA) in Human Resource Management or a closely related discipline (e.g., J.D./MBA) from an AACSB accredited institution (or equivalent) is required.
2. Applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered; however, for appointment, the doctorate must be completed by August 1, 2024

Required Experience:

1. Teaching experience at the undergraduate level and/or professional seminars;
2. Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
3. Evidence of scholarly and research activity (e.g., conference presentations, book chapters, publications, research awards).

Preferred Experience:

1. Evidence of effective training and/or teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: strategic HRM, HR analytics, risk management, HR audits, and employee/labor relations.
2. Demonstrated success in teaching excellence as an instructor of record;
3. Demonstrated work or professional experience in human resource management;
4. Evidence of scholarly and research activity (e.g., conference presentations, book chapters, publications).

Application Procedures: 

To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit all application materials by October 1, 2023; review of applications may continue until the position is filled.  This position automatically closes on March 31, 2024. 

Apply online at:  http://jobs.csufresno.edu

Attach the following:

1. a cover letter specifically addressing required and preferred experience
2. a curriculum vitae
3. list of three professional references
4. statement addressing your commitment to working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds
5. optional documentation will be considered, including but not limited to a summary of student evaluations, teaching and research philosophies, research samples, and syllabi of courses taught.

Candidates invited for an on-campus visit must submit by mail/e-mail within the designated deadline.  The Search Chair will send information and requests for these items:

1. Three current letters of recommendation
2. Official transcripts

Committee Information and Search process:
Search Chair:   Prof. Mark Keppler
                       Department of Management
                       Craig School of Business
                       Email: [email protected]