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

GOLDEN GATE UNIVERSITY•San Francisco, CA

7d•$95,000 - $95,000•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 successful candidate will serve as lead faculty member for the MA in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, a 30-unit, STEM-designated program offered online and in hybrid formats from San Francisco, as well as online through international partners. The role combines teaching, program leadership, scholarship, applied learning development, and service. The faculty member will shape curriculum, strengthen experiential learning, ensure quality across domestic and international delivery, and contribute to the strategic direction of the I-O program. The position is based at the San Francisco campus and includes hybrid and online responsibilities, live online sessions across global time zones (including some evenings and weekends), and occasional domestic and international travel. The program prepares graduates for careers in organizational development, talent management, people analytics, executive coaching, and consulting, with particular attention to how AI and emerging technologies are changing work, leadership, and organizations. The faculty member will teach graduate courses across online, hybrid, and in-person formats; develop and maintain instructional and assessment materials; supervise capstone projects; and mentor students. As program lead, the faculty member will oversee curriculum, course sequencing, learning outcomes, annual assessment, documentation, and program quality in coordination with the Department Chair and Dean. They will also develop internship and employer partnerships, support applied capstones and consulting projects, coordinate international course delivery, recruit and support adjunct faculty and subject-matter experts, assist with program operations and recruitment, maintain an active scholarly program, and contribute to university, professional, and student service. The successful candidate will help advance priorities including preparing graduates for AI-enabled organizations, aligning the curriculum with SIOP education and training guidelines and employer needs, expanding experiential learning, maintaining consistent quality across international cohorts, and developing potential graduate certificates and executive education offerings.

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 experience in 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 load in the MA in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and potentially 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 curriculum, course sequencing, learning outcomes, and program 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 current with I-O psychology research and practice, SIOP education and training guidelines, 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, including identifying partner organizations, designing internship structures, and supporting student placement.
Build employer, consulting-firm, and community-organization relationships to create internships, applied capstones, and consulting engagements.
Integrate case studies, simulations, assessment projects, and client-based consulting into the curriculum.
Serve as academic lead for I-O courses delivered through international partners and ensure consistency in curriculum, assessment, and learning outcomes.
Teach and facilitate live sessions for global cohorts and coordinate with partner teams on course 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 occasional travel for meetings, teaching residencies, and program-development engagements.
Assist with term class scheduling, balancing program needs, modality requirements, 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 programs.
Maintain an active scholarly program, including peer-reviewed publication, applied research, practitioner-oriented work, or other recognized intellectual contributions.
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 strategic development of the School of Psychology.
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.