Full-Time Human Resources Management Faculty

Grand Canyon University!  One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning.

Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. 

Do you want to be part of a growing college of business with a teaching-focused mission?  Are you an industry expert who wants to share it forward?  Do you want to share your expertise as a professional with undergraduate and graduate students?  We may have the teaching opportunity you have been looking for. 

Grand Canyon University’s Colangelo College of Business (CCOB), Colangelo College of Business, is seeking a full-time faculty member to teach Human Resources.  We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of our academic community.

Please note, the Human Resources faculty position is located at our main campus in Phoenix, AZ.

What we are offering:

• The opportunity to work at a thriving diverse campus

• 9-month faculty role teaching human resources courses

• Projected start date - August 2023

• The chance to promote a business mindset for today’s changing world, as well as help with the integration of faith and celebrate free market capitalism

• The opportunity to contribute to the development of the next generation of professionals

What you will do:

• Be engaging by preparing lectures that stimulate classroom discussions

• Bring human resources concepts to life for undergraduate and graduate students

• Network to provide internships and job placements

• Continue to remain current in the field of human resources and effective teaching techniques. 

• Participates in faculty and CCOB meetings and College/University committee activities

• Supports the integrity of the GCU Christian mission, faith integration & learning outcomes

What you need:

• Preferred: PhD/DBA Management or PhD/DBA Human Resources AND Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification AND 5 years work experience. Minimum: Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with current Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification and at least 5 years work experience in a senior level HR position.

• Post-secondary experience teaching management courses.   

• Significant (5+ years desired), documented, industry experience required.

• Ability and experience teaching across disciplines (e.g. marketing, hospitality, entrepreneurship,) is a plus.    

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

• Free covered parking, access to campus activity center and onsite gym

• We also offer full-time employees an Education Tuition Discount Program of up to 100% of tuition costs

• Generous holiday and paid time off package - we aren’t kidding, it’s good!