ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN HR AND TECHNOLOGY

School of Labor and Employment Relations

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 to cutting-edge research on workforce issues. We construe HR and Technology broadly, and welcome candidates whose research addresses important questions at the intersection of technology, work, workers, and employment. Relevant areas include, but are not limited to, AI and algorithmic management; AI-enabled HRM and 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Appointment Information

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 $100,000.00 fee. Alternative visa categories may also be considered.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following:

A cover letter that summarizes your background, qualifications, and interest in the position,
A curriculum vitae,
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. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. We anticipate hosting on-campus interviews in January 2027. For further information about this specific position, please contact Professor Richard Benton (rabenton@illinois.edu), Chair of the search committee. You may also visit http://www.ler.illinois.edu for additional information about the School of Labor and Employment Relations. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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:

• Dual Career Program

• Benefits

• Living in Urbana-Champaign

Founded in 1867 as Illinois’s flagship public university, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign empowers a global community of students, scholars, and alumni to change the world through bold, innovative research and transformative education. With a land-grant heritage rooted in progress, Illinois faculty drive paradigm-shifting discoveries, mentor future leaders, and collaborate across 15 colleges and instructional units and more than 20 research institutes. The university’s legacy of excellence includes 24 Nobel Prizes and 29 Pulitzer Prizes awarded to its faculty and alumni, $755 million in sponsored research funding, and 94 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationally. Illinois offers the resources, recognition, and reach to accelerate your career — along with a highly competitive benefits portfolio. Discover how the Illinois Value Proposition fosters professional longevity, personal fulfillment, and a deep sense of purpose in every role.

Faculty Recruitment
Champaign-Urbana

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1038501
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN HR AND TECHNOLOGY