Why Join HREA?
Your Professional Home for Human Resource Education
Whether you teach human resource management, conduct HR research, lead academic programs, or are preparing for a career in academia, the HR Educators Association (HREA) provides a professional community designed specifically for you.
HREA connects educators across institutions, disciplines, and countries to share innovative teaching practices, collaborate on research, exchange ideas, and develop the next generation of HR leaders. As a member, you'll gain access to a growing network of scholars and educators who are passionate about advancing both the classroom and the profession.
Membership in HREA is an investment in your teaching, scholarship, leadership, and professional network.
Member Benefits
Connect with a Global Network: Build lasting relationships with fellow HR faculty, doctoral students, and academic leaders from around the world through conferences, virtual events, online communities, and special interest groups.
Enhance Your Teaching: Discover innovative instructional strategies, classroom activities, simulations, case studies, AI-enhanced teaching practices, and curriculum resources that improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
Advance Your Research: Collaborate with scholars who share your research interests, identify coauthors, develop multi-institutional research projects, participate in research working groups, and stay informed about emerging trends in HR scholarship.
Save on Conferences and Programs: Receive discounted registration for the HREA Annual Conference, webinars, and professional development offerings.
Membership for enrolled Ph.D., DBA, or Ed.D. students pursuing doctoral studies in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change, Learning and Development, or other HR-related disciplines. Student members are not voting members.
Membership for individuals, agencies, and organizations that wish to support HREA but are not affiliated with an institution of higher education offering HR courses and programs. Affiliate members are not voting members.
Membership for faculty teaching or conducting research in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change, Learning and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Employment Law, or other HR-related disciplines.
Up to four educators and administrators at the same institution of higher education may receive full benefits and voting privileges. Institutional members may be leading programs and departments, teaching, or conducting research in HR-related subject areas.
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Please reach out if you have any questions about membership eligibility.