Assistant/Associate Professor - Psychology

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedAssistant/Associate Professor - Psychologyat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

The Industrial and Organizational (I-O) Psychology Program in the Department of Psychology at Wayne State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position beginning in August of 2024. The position is targeted at either the assistant or associate level.

Successful applicants are expected to maintain or establish an externally funded program of research. The normal teaching load is two courses per semester and involves both undergraduate and graduate instruction.

Information about the department, program, and the university can be found at: http://www.psych.wayne.edu

https://clas.wayne.edu/psychology/grad/phd/industrial-organizational

http://www.wayne.edu

Qualifications:

Doctoral candidates (ABD) are encouraged to apply, however a Ph.D. in I-O psychology (or closely related field) by August of 2024 is required.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Interested applicants should submit:

Cover letter

Curriculum vitae

Recent reprints/preprints

Statement of research interests

Statement of teaching interests

Evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available; e.g., student evaluations of teaching, a teaching portfolio, etc.)

Diversity statement

Either (a) a list of at least three references who could be contacted, or (b) letters sent directly to the posting or to: cort.rudolph@wayne.edu

All application materials should be submitted to the job posting on the Wayne State University Online Hiring System https://hr.wayne.edu/jobs?utm_source=jobs.wayne.edu and search for posting number 1610.

Any questions concerning this position may be directed to Dr. Cort W. Rudolph, Chair of the Search Committee, at cort.rudolph@wayne.edu

Wayne State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages women and minority candidates to apply.

Preferred qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants with broadly-defined interests in teaching and researching topics related to industrial and personnel psychology (e.g., employee selection and assessment, performance appraisal and feedback, job and work analysis, etc.) and/or diversity, equity, and inclusion at work (e.g., disparate treatment, including harassment and discrimination, adverse impact, test bias, etc.). However, individuals with specializations in any area of I-O psychology will be considered. Likewise, individuals with a strong background in quantitative research methods are especially encouraged to apply.

School/College/Division:

H12 - College of Liberal Arts & Science

Primary department:

H1224 - Psychology

Employment type:

• Regular Employee

• Job type: Full Time

• Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

• Salary minimum: TBD

• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

• Reposted position: No

• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)

• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.