Assistant/Associate Professor of Human Relations Administration
Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Delaware invites applications for a continuing-track faculty position in human relations administration to begin Fall 2026 at the rank of assistant or associate professor. This is a full-time, non-tenure track, nine-month academic year position.
As a continuing-track faculty member, the successful candidate will teach undergraduate-level courses and can take on leadership responsibilities at the department, college, and university levels. They will also have opportunities to gain promotion, take sabbatical leaves and hold a multi-year, renewable appointment. The Department values excellent teaching and student engagement, which enhances the University’s efforts to provide a supportive environment, cultivate belonging and foster teaching innovation, instructional technology, and course development.
Qualified candidates should be interested in establishing a long-term career at the University of Delaware. The start date of the position is September 1, 2026.
Qualifications and Responsibilities.
- A doctorate in human resource development, workforce education & development, industrial/organizational psychology, industrial and labor relations, or a related field is required.
- We seek candidates with experience or interest in teaching topics such as human capital development, work/life balance, employee and organizational development, inclusive workplaces, labor relations, ethics, and/or organizational culture.
- Preference will be given to candidates with industry, program management, and/or teaching experience.
- Responsibilities include undergraduate teaching, academic advising and program management.
- While this position is primarily a teaching and service position, we also seek candidates who are interested in exploring problems of practice and translational research approaches.
- We are particularly interested in candidates who support student belonging and success and demonstrate active engagement in curriculum design, program development, and community engagement with industry partners.
Continuing Track at UD. Continuing track (CT) faculty at the University of Delaware enjoy many privileges (e.g., funding for travel and instructional improvements) and contribute to the scholarship of practice. Our CT faculty regularly present their work at both research and practice-focused conferences and secure internal and external funding to improve instruction and contribute to program development. CT faculty have a vibrant caucus and are invited to collaborate with campus-based centers such as the Center for Teaching and Assessment of Learning, Partnership for Public Education, and the Center for Excellence and Equity in Teacher Preparation. Additionally, CT faculty have been routinely recognized with teaching awards at both the college and university-level.
About the College of Education and Human Development and the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences. The College of Education and Human Development is dedicated to addressing the problems that confront our communities, schools, and organizations, and to developing solutions to the challenges faced by children, youth, families, and employees around the world. The College supports numerous research-practice-policy partnerships and collaborations with human service organizations, early care providers, schools, and school districts. The HDFS department has 23 full time faculty, and houses nearly 450 undergraduate students across three majors (Human Relations Administration, Human Services, and Early Childhood Education) and two minors (Human Development & Family Sciences and Medical Social Services). The Department also supports several graduate programs at both the master’s and doctoral levels. Departmental faculty are engaged in research activities that span child and youth development, early childhood & early intervention, family services and policy, and social determinants of health. HDFS is an interdisciplinary department that focuses on the study of critical social issues affecting individuals, families, and communities, along with disabilities, teacher education and professional development. HDFS programs include collaborative curricular offerings through partnerships with the Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics and the College of Health Sciences.
About the University of Delaware. With roots tracing back to 1743, the University of Delaware combines tradition and innovation, offering students a rich heritage along with the latest in instructional and research technology. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with diversity as one of its core values and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities and people with disabilities. The University of Delaware is the recipient of a NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Grant, focused on enhancing the climate of the University for women and underrepresented minority faculty. Located in scenic Newark, Delaware, within 2 hours of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., the University is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant, and Carnegie Research University (with very high research activity, a designation accorded to fewer than 3% of degree-granting institutions in the U.S.), and with external funding exceeding $326 million. A state-assisted, privately governed institution, the University enrolls approximately 18,000 undergraduates and 4,500 graduate students.
Applications. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2025, but the position will remain open until filled. Applications should include a letter of application (no more than 2-3 pages) describing the candidate’s teaching experience and effectiveness, program leadership and relevant work experience, scholarship interests and accomplishments, program management background, and commitment to promoting equity and inclusion. Applicants should also submit a separate teaching statement (recent evaluations and sample syllabi are welcome), a CV and names of three references. For inquiries, contact: Dr. Kate Riera, search committee chair,
kriera@udel.edu.
The University of Delaware is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran, as well as any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For the University’s complete non-discrimination statement, please visit
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