Christopher Hartwell

Christopher Hartwell is an Associate Professor and Director of the Full-Time Master of Human Resource Program at Utah State University's Huntsman School of Business. He holds a PhD in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management from Purdue University's Krannert School of Management. His research focuses on enhancing talent management through technology integration, particularly in employee selection processes and social media screening. Hartwell has over 15 years of professional HR experience in recruitment, performance management, and training.

• Education: PhD (2015, Purdue), MS (2008, Utah State), BA (2001, George Washington)
• Awards: 2022 Faculty University Service Award, 2019 & 2018 Graduate Mentor of the Year

Research interests emphasize reducing bias in hiring, optimizing applicant experiences, and leveraging social media data for talent assessment. His work bridges HR practices with emerging technologies like AI in recruitment. He teaches courses on global HR, talent acquisition, and organizational behavior at both graduate and undergraduate levels.

Publications span 20+ peer-reviewed articles in journals like International Journal of Selection and Assessment and Journal of Applied Psychology. Recent work explores psychometric properties of AI-driven interviews and pandemic impacts on workforce dynamics. Hartwell is a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and has collaborated with organizations like Proctor & Gamble and GE Healthcare through executive education programs.