Assistant Professor, Industrial-Organizational Psychology (Tenure-Track) (47103)

Golden Gate University•San Francisco, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Golden Gate University’s School of Psychology seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology. The faculty member will serve as lead faculty for the 30-unit, STEM-designated MA in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, which is delivered online and in hybrid formats in San Francisco and through international partners to online cohorts of working professionals worldwide. The position combines teaching, program leadership, scholarship, and service, and reports to the Founding Dean of the School of Psychology. The appointment is based at the San Francisco campus, with hybrid and online responsibilities, live online sessions across global time zones (including some evenings and weekends), and occasional domestic and international travel. The successful candidate will shape the curriculum and strategic direction of the program, strengthen applied and experiential learning, and maintain quality across domestic and international delivery. Responsibilities include teaching graduate I-O courses; developing and maintaining course materials and assessments; supervising capstones and mentoring students; overseeing curriculum, program assessment, documentation, and accreditation-related work; developing internships and employer partnerships; coordinating courses and faculty with international partners; contributing to scholarship and the School’s research agenda on human systems in the age of AI; and participating in university, professional, and student service. The program prepares graduates for careers in organizational development, talent management, people analytics, executive coaching, and consulting. Its curriculum spans applied research, assessment and selection, organizational behavior and development, coaching, consulting, diversity, conflict resolution, leadership, applied AI and agents, and a culminating capstone. The successful candidate will help prepare graduates for AI-enabled organizations, expand experiential learning, support culturally diverse international cohorts, and develop potential offerings such as graduate certificates and executive education.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or equivalent) in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Psychology, or a closely related field; ABD candidates may be considered if the degree will be conferred by the start date.
Demonstrated expertise in core I-O psychology areas such as assessment and selection, performance management, organizational development, leadership, or work motivation.
Strong grounding in research methods, psychometrics, and quantitative analysis, with ability to teach these subjects to graduate students in applied settings.
Demonstrated graduate-level teaching experience, including online or hybrid formats.
Strong administrative, organizational, and documentation skills.
Ability and willingness to teach live sessions across time zones and travel domestically and internationally as required.

Nice To Haves

Applied experience in organizational consulting, talent management, organizational development, executive coaching, or people analytics.
Experience with program leadership, curriculum development, learning outcomes assessment, or accreditation.
Familiarity with AI, HR technology, and data science methods in organizations, and interest in their ethical and practical implications for work and leadership.
Established scholarly trajectory and active engagement with SIOP or related professional associations.
Experience teaching or working with international academic partners and culturally diverse, working-professional student populations.
Experience building employer partnerships, internships, or client-based learning projects.
Coaching or HR credentials, such as ICF, SHRM, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Teach a full-time graduate teaching load in the MA in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and, where appropriate, in related School of Psychology and University programs across online, hybrid, and in-person formats.
Teach core I-O courses, including research methods, organizational assessment and selection, organizational behavior and development, coaching, and consulting; lead live online sessions for domestic and international cohorts.
Develop, revise, and maintain course materials, syllabi, rubrics, and assessment instruments aligned with program learning outcomes and the University’s standard course model.
Supervise capstone projects and mentor students academically and professionally, including career planning.
Lead the MA in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and oversee its curriculum, course sequencing, learning outcomes, and quality in coordination with the Department Chair and Dean.
Lead annual assessment of program learning outcomes, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement in support of WSCUC accreditation.
Keep the curriculum aligned with I-O psychology research and practice, SIOP education and training guidelines, and emerging practice in people analytics, HR technology, and responsible AI use in workforce decisions.
Maintain accurate program documentation, policies, catalog content, and student-facing materials.
Coordinate with GGU business programs on shared electives and concentrations in human resource management, organizational leadership, and strategic management.
Develop and expand the I-O Psychology internship program, identify partner organizations, design internship structures, and support student placement.
Build relationships with employers, consulting firms, and community organizations to create internships, applied capstones, and consulting engagements.
Integrate case studies, simulations, assessment projects, and client-based consulting into the curriculum.
Lead I-O Psychology courses delivered with international partners and ensure consistent curriculum, assessment, and learning outcomes across domestic and partner-delivered sections.
Teach and facilitate live sessions for global cohorts and coordinate with partner teams on delivery, faculty and subject-matter-expert coordination, and student support.
Recruit, vet, onboard, and support adjunct faculty and subject-matter experts for domestic and international sections in coordination with the Dean.
Represent the School of Psychology to international partners, including through occasional travel for meetings, teaching residencies, and program development.
Assist with term class scheduling, balancing program needs, modalities, partner calendars, and faculty workload.
Participate in admissions, recruitment, and information sessions, and advise prospective students on program fit and career pathways.
Contribute to virtual and campus events, intensive weeks, and residencies supporting the School’s hybrid offerings.
Maintain an active scholarly program appropriate to rank, such as peer-reviewed publication, applied research, practitioner-oriented work, or other recognized intellectual contributions in I-O psychology.
Contribute to the School’s research agenda on human systems in the age of AI and engage students in applied research and data analysis addressing organizational problems.
Serve on School, University, and program committees, including admissions, curriculum, assessment, and accreditation committees; participate in faculty governance and contribute to School strategy.
Advise the Psychology Club and support student and alumni professional networks in I-O psychology and related fields.
Engage in professional service through SIOP and related associations, conference participation, editorial work, or similar activities.