Jinhwan Jo, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in Human Resource Management
University of Kansas, School of Business
M.S. in Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management
Seoul National University, College of Business Administration
B.B.A. Major: Business Administration | Minor: Psychology
Seoul National University, College of Business Administration
Selected Publications
Jo, J., & Chadwick, C. (2025) Toward a relational theory for HR function research. In B. Murray, J. H. Dulebohn, D. L. Stone, & K. M. Lukaszewski (Eds.), Research in Human Resource Management: The Future of Human Resource Management (pp. 481–509). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing. https://bookstore.emerald.com/the-future-of-human-resource-management-hb-9798887308159.html
Jo, J., Chadwick, C., & Han, J. H. (2024). How the human resource (HR) function adds strategic value: A relational perspective of the HR function. Human Resource Management, 63(1), 5–23. https://doi.org/10.1002/hrm.22184
Jo, J., & Ellingson, J. (2019). Social relationships and turnover: A multidisciplinary review and integration. Group & Organization Management, 44(2), 247–287. https://doi.org/10.1177/1059601119834407
Best Conference Paper Proceedings
Jo, J., & Ellingson, J. (2022). Toward a theory of voice motives. In Sonia Taneja (Ed.), Proceedings of the 82nd Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management. https://doi.org/10.5465/AMBPP.2022.338
Jo, J., & Chadwick, C. (2019). Human capital resource orchestration: Does human resource function really matter? In Guclu Atinc (Ed.), Proceedings of the 79th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management. https://journals.aom.org/doi/10.5465/AMBPP.2019.10
Teaching
Undergraduate (General required/elective)
- Organizational Behavior
- Human Resource Management
- Business Ethics and Leadership Development
- Strategy: Domestic and International Perspectives
Undergraduate/Graduate (HR specialization)
- Staffing Organizations
- Training, Development, and Performance Management
- HR Capstone
Honors, Awards, and Grants
Best Paper Award Finalist 2023, Human Resource Management (2024)
John O. Tollefson Best Paper Award (2020) - University of Kansas School of Business
Best PhD Student Paper Award (2019) - University of Kansas School of Business
Constance B. Ducey Teaching Award (2018) - University of Kansas School of Business
University of Kansas General Research Fund Competition (2018 – 2019) with Jill Ellingson
- Funding in the amount of $5,525 for research regarding employee voice
University of Kansas General Research Fund Competition (2018 – 2019) with Clint Chadwick
- Funding in the amount of $2,500 for research regarding the HR function
Doctoral Comprehensive Exams Honors Pass (2018)
South Korea Ministry of Labor Research Grant (2011, 2012)
- Funding in the amount of $36,883 (40 million won, 2011) and $27,662 (30 million won, 2012) (with Kim, J., & Choi, H.) for research regarding alternative work arrangements
Selected Work Experience
Research Associate of Management (2010-2013)
Industrial Workforce Team, Korean Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade
- Investigated HR systems and labor conditions of companies in South Korea.
Military Service (2002-2004)
Republic of Korea Armed Forces, South Korea
- Served in operational and administrative support roles across multiple bases.
Community Engagement & Service
Volunteer Buddy Instructor, Buddy Up Pickleball Program (2024-present)
Kettering Tennis Center, Dayton, Ohio
- Supported children with Down syndrome through adaptive pickleball instruction and inclusive play.
Children's Education Volunteer (2021, 2025)
Korean community children's education program, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Supported children’s learning and community activities.
Accessibility Support Assistant (2005)
Disability Support Center, Seoul National University, South Korea
- Assisted in producing braille books for students with visual impairments.
Beyond Work
Outside academia, I enjoy playing pickleball, staying connected with longtime friends and my community, and taking quiet time for reflection.
