The School of Labor and Employment Relations at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Research Professor with the Center for International Human Resource Studies, to begin on July 1, 2026, with flexibility.
The Center for International Human Resource Studies was established in 2013 to encourage international HRM scholarly research and to serve the International HR practitioner community. Through targeted events, the Center has developed a strong community of scholars passionate about international and comparative HRM, enabling the sharing of ideas to advance knowledge and practice in the field.
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in human resource management, international business, or related fields, as well as evidence of an emerging research program relevant to the Center's interests at the time of appointment.
Familiarity with comparative HRM research and the CRANET research network would be a plus. The Assistant Research Professor will be expected to pursue international HRM research while with the Center. They will also provide service support to the Center, which includes assistance in organizing international scholarly conferences, workshops, and webinars. The Assistant Research Professor will also be expected to teach two courses during the academic year, with a likely focus on HRM or research methods courses. Prior relevant teaching experience is preferred. Teaching obligations could include courses in the school's residential or online programs. The appointee will also be expected to participate actively in school activities.
You can read more about the position and how to apply here: https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Assistant-Research-Professor---Center-for-International-Human-Resource-Studies_REQ_0000075421-2. Review of applications will commence mid-March.
For information on the position, please contact Dr. Elaine Farndale, Center Director, at euf3@psu.edu.
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Elaine Farndale
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park PA
euf3@psu.edu------------------------------