Assistant Professor-Organization, Information & Learning Sciences

Position Summary

University of New Mexico's Organization, Information, & Learning Sciences Program, Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in Organization Development/Human Resource Development, Starting in August 2026.

The OILS Program in the College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences at UNM invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure-track) faculty position beginning August 2026. The faculty member will serve as the Coordinator of the OILS Accelerated Online Programs (AOPs), more details below.

This is a full‑time, 9‑month faculty position. OILS seeks a scholar who will advance knowledge in Organization Development (OD), Human Resource Development (HRD), or closely related fields through a high‑impact research agenda, contribute to building OILS's national visibility, and pursue external funding opportunities. This position provides the opportunity for an early‑career faculty member to gain leadership experience through coordination of OILS AOPs and lead efforts to grow enrollment by engaging in outreach, building partnerships, and promoting the program's visibility across New Mexico and beyond.

In this role, the faculty member will develop and teach AOP courses at the undergraduate and master's levels. Courses may include areas such as leadership, organization development, mentoring, coaching, career & professional development, positive organizational scholarship, and other areas in the candidate's expertise. The faculty member may also teach and advise in the doctoral program.

OILS Accelerated Online Programs (AOPs) are a part of UNM's AOP. AOPs are online degree programs offered at reduced tuition for out-of-state students. UNM faculty can propose to create an AOP, which includes a course review process. Currently, OILS has four AOPs: BS in Instructional Technology & Training; undergraduate minor in Instructional Technology & Training; and two concentrations in the MA:
Design for Online Learning and Learning Officer. As student enrollment in OILS AOPs has increased in recent years, OILS aims to build on this success by expanding outreach, strengthening coordination, and offering additional concentrations or certificates. A majority of OILS BS and MA courses are already taught online. As a result, many OILS courses include two sections (AOP and non‑AOP) that meet as one seamless class.

• Establish a high-quality research agenda in OD/HRD or closely related areas, including publishing peer-reviewed scholarly articles in highly regarded journals, and potentially seeking external funding or consulting contracts for research and OD/HRD programs.
• Teach three courses per academic year, including graduate and undergraduate courses, especially AOP courses.
• Develop and deliver engaging online courses.
• Serve as AOP Coordinator, with responsibility for program development, student support, enrollment growth, and outreach and partnership-building with organizations, community colleges, and industry partners.
• Advise master's and doctoral students.
• Across their work, cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and contribute to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.
• Support the program, institution, and profession through ongoing service.

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Human Resource Development, Organizational Learning, Workplace Learning, Organization Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, or a closely related field by the starting date of the appointment.

• Evidence of excellence or potential for excellence in research and scholarly publication in OD/HRD or related fields, including seeking external funding.
• Evidence of excellence or potential for excellence in developing and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in OD/HRD or related fields, including teaching online, and advising graduate students.
• Evidence of excellence or potential for excellence in coordinating academic programs, including outreach and recruitment, in building partnerships with industry/organizations, in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate…