Tenure-line Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychology at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a full-time tenure-track faculty member for an Assistant or Associate Professor position within the Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology program. This role involves teaching, research, and service. The university is committed to advancing equity, respect, and belonging, and values belonging as a core strength. Onsite teaching is an essential function of this job. Rich opportunities exist for collaboration within the department and across campus.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in I-O Psychology or a related field by the appointment date.
• Demonstrated ability as a researcher, scholar, and teacher in a relevant field (for Assistant Professor).
• Evidence of growth in scholarly achievement commensurate with years of experience (for Assistant Professor).
• Demonstrated excellence as a researcher, scholar, teacher and mentor in a relevant field (for Associate Professor).
• Strong record of publication in top I-O journals (for Associate Professor).
• History of external funding (for Associate Professor).
• Strong record of teaching and mentoring of students and early career scholars (for Associate Professor).
• Advanced quantitative skills are preferred.
• Onsite teaching is an essential function of this job.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who have completed their PhD and have at least a few years of experience in an academic position.
• Content of research focus is open, but ideally complements existing expertise (e.g., leadership, selection, individual and group differences, organizational/national culture).
• Clear potential for external funding (for Assistant Professor).
• Clear potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring (for Assistant Professor).
• Record of collaboration is desirable.
• Substantial collaboration opportunities exist if the candidate has interests that align with any of the department’s cross-cutting research themes.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a strong record of publications in top outlets.
• Resident instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Normal university service.
• Teaching.
• Research.
• Service.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package for full-time employees.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans.
• Generous 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree