Assistant Professor in Industrial-Organizational Psychology

About the University

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

The Department of Psychology has approximately 45 faculty members, 90 doctoral students, and approximately 2,100 undergraduate Psychology majors. Athens is well known for its quality of life, affordable cost of living, and easy access to both outdoor and urban activities (www.visitathensga.com; exploregeorgia.org). It is an excellent place to relocate for those of all ages. The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of UGA’s learning environment, advancing knowledge, research, and creative activity across more than 40 departments, schools, and institutes. With a vision for high-impact research and education, Franklin College prepares students for leadership and global engagement in a sustainable future. The College has a strong commitment to multidisciplinary research, collaboration and academic innovation. College/Unit/Department website www.uga.edu/psychology.

Position Summary

The Department of Psychology at the University of Georgia (www.uga.edu/psychology) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, to begin Fall 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to the Program and Department’s teaching and mentoring needs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Area of research is open, though we are especially interested in candidates whose substantive or methodological expertise would extend the program’s strengths, and an ability to collaborate with current faculty would be seen as a positive. The successful candidate will join a nationally prominent and productive research faculty and department that is committed to promoting the careers of junior faculty. Collaboration within the department and across the University is encouraged.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates should hold a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology or a related field (e.g., organizational behavior, organizational science, or management) by the start of the appointment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Competitive candidates will have an established and strong record of research commensurate with career stage with potential for external funding. Candidates with a demonstrable ability to build partnerships with emerging or established research centers and units on campus (including the medical and nursing schools, the Institute for Artificial Intelligence, or other campus partners) will receive particular attention.