"Assistant Professor, I/O Psychology"

Job Description

Faculty Rank or Job Title: Assistant Professor, I/O Psychology

Job Category: Faculty/Instructional

Department: Psychology

EEO number: 26Y058

Position FTE: 100%

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: Negotiable

Salary Band: FA NA

Job Summary/Basic Function

Wright State University: The Department of Psychology seeks applicants for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Industrial-Organizational (I/O) Psychology to begin 8/1/2026. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or related discipline with training in I/O Psychology. The area of specialty is open. ABD candidates will be considered but must have fulfilled the requirements for the Ph.D. by the start date or the offer will be withdrawn.
Candidates must be actively engaged in research and show promise of establishing an externally funded research program. The Department of Psychology is housed in the College of Science and Mathematics, offers a Ph.D. and M.S. in Human Factors and I/O Psychology, and has a large undergraduate (BA and BS) program including 4 undergraduate concentration areas: (1) Industrial/ Organizational, (2) Clinical Psychology, (3) Cognition and Perception, and (4) Behavioral Neuroscience. Candidates will be expected to teach a mix of undergraduate courses (e.g., intro to I/O, research methods, statistics, social psychology) and graduate courses (e.g., organizational behavior/psychology).
Additional opportunities for teaching and research are available through interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs in Applied Science and Mathematics (IASM) and Biomedical Sciences (BMS) within the College of Science and Mathematics. Also, research collaborations are available with other colleges, e.g., the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences. The proximity of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base facilitates collaborations with Air Force Research Laboratory scientists in the Human Performance Directorate, and the Human-Centered Sciences Lab and other collaborators are housed on our campus. Wright State University is highly focused on student success, is nationally recognized for accessibility, and was recognized in 2022 in US News in their newest category: Social Mobility. For more information on our department, affiliated programs, and faculty research interests, go to https://science-math.wright.edu/psychology.
Located in southwest Ohio and a short drive to Columbus or Cincinnati, the Dayton, Ohio, metro area offers quality of life with extensive parks and outdoor activities (e.g., on the rivers and hiking/biking trails), easy access to local urban amenities ranging from good restaurants to Dayton Dragons baseball, good schools, and an affordable cost of living.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or related discipline. ABD candidates will be considered, but must have fulfilled the requirements for the Ph.D. by the start date or the offer will be withdrawn.
Must have a SIOP membership.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology or closely related discipline.
Previously established independent research program. Previous teaching experience.

Essential Functions and percent of time

Essential Functions:

• Teach graduate and undergraduate classes, mentor graduate students, and establish an independent program of research that has the potential for external funding.

Time allocation:

• 40% Research. Active engagement in research with the potential for external funding. Mentor graduate students.
• 40% Instruction of courses. Instruct graduate and undergraduate courses. May include evening or online courses. Teaching load subject to satisfactory progress towards tenure.
• 20% Service. Serve on a department, college, or university committee (e.g., relating to curriculum), attending student events (e.g., Psi Chi/Psych Club), and/or other student interactions outside the classroom (e.g., talking with students about research/practicum opportunities, grad school).

Special Instructions to Applicants

Three letters of reference will be requested once the applicant reaches that stage of consideration.

First Consideration Date: 11/05/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wright.edu/postings/21670