Professor of the Practice in Management and Executive Director of the Human Resource Policy Institute, Questrom School of Business, Boston University - Boston University

The Boston University Questrom School of Business invites applications for the position of Professor of the Practice in Management. The start date for this position is early 2025, if possible, or July 1, 2025 at the latest. Professor of the Practice appointments are reserved for distinguished practitioners in their profession who seek a transition to teaching or service leadership that advances the University and School.

With this Professor of the Practice position, the Questrom School of Business is looking for a recognized thought leader to serve as Executive Director of the Human Resource Policy Institute (HRPI). The ideal candidate will also complement our faculty’s excellence in academic research and classroom teaching and help drive the transformation of business education we believe is necessary to remain relevant and competitive in the new economy. This is a faculty appointment at the Questrom School of Business with the primary focus being on expanding the size and impact of HRPI through membership cultivation, program development, and thought leadership.

Key requirements for the role include:

• C-suite leadership experience as CHRO, Chief People Officer, or similar senior leadership role in the HR profession
• Strong social capital and diverse network among other senior HR leaders
• Wide-ranging expertise in a key aspect of HR (e.g., M&A, executive compensation, technology-enabled HR, future of work)
• Demonstrated commitment to furthering the profession of human resources
• Interest in supporting a strong internal membership community in HRPI as well as building new connections with Boston University, Questrom School of Business, and New England business communities
• Capabilities in developing and teaching courses on HR and management-related topics

HRPI Background

The HRPI at Boston University Questrom School of Business was founded in 1981. Its Mission is to:

• Harness the power of people to inspire, impact, and innovate modern HR policy and practice.
• Contribute to the development of links between the business community and the Questrom School of Business with respect to the management of human resources.
• Provide an opportunity for faculty and corporate members to become involved in joint activities around common interests.

HRPI is primarily a membership community of C-suite human resources executives from Fortune 500 and other Boston-area companies who are interested in advancing the field of HR. HRPI meetings bring together members and researchers for two days each spring and fall to discuss leading-edge human resource matters and to network with fellow HR executives and scholars. Meetings are organized around an overarching topic in HR and feature leading experts from academia, consulting, and the corporate sectors relevant to this topic.

Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration, and upholds freedom of expression. The Questrom School of Business believes that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of our research and academic programs. To that, we are especially eager to have join our ranks a colleague who supports our institutional commitment to ensuring BU is inclusive, equitable, diverse, and a place where all constituents can thrive. The Questrom School of Business seeks to continue diversifying our faculty, student and staff ranks, recognizing that diversity of experience and thought deepens the intellectual endeavor.

Prospective candidates should have a record of distinguished achievement in senior roles in the corporate world, and a graduate degree (MBA or equivalent at a minimum; PhD desirable).

Salary will be competitive [by University standards] and commensurate with experience.

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Applications should be submitted to qstpop@bu.edu and include a cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae, three reference letters, and up to three recent publications or white papers in electronic (PDF) format. Applications will remain open until the positions are filled, and applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To ensure full consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply early. Campus interviews will commence in October 2024 for a July 1, 2025 or earlier start.

Please visit our website at http://questrom.bu.edu for more information about the Boston University Questrom School of Business.

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