University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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The School of Labor and Employment Relations (LER) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in HR and Technology. We welcome scholars whose research examines the intersection of technology, work, workers, and employment. Relevant areas include 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 HR, technology, and automation. We welcome candidates from a range of theoretical and disciplinary perspectives.

Responsibilities include research and publication, teaching, PhD student mentoring, and service.
Applicants must hold a PhD in HR, work, organizations, technology, or a related field by August 16, 2027.
This is a full-time, 9-month tenure-track appointment. The current salary range for comparable positions is approximately $150,000–$170,000, plus summer support.
Application deadline: November 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. CST.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, research paper/job market paper, and contact information for three references.

Apply online: https://jobs.illinois.edu
Requisition ID: 1038501

For position inquiries, contact Richard Benton, Search Committee Chair, at rabenton@illinois.edu.