Assistant Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology

About the role

The University of Wisconsin‑Stout Polytechnic Psychology Department is seeking a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology, with a start date of August 23, 2027. As a teaching‑ and application‑focused campus, the successful candidate will engage in active learning experiences with undergraduate and graduate students, teach courses such as Personnel Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Occupational Health Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology Consulting, Human Resource Management, and other courses aligned with their expertise. The role also involves conducting research, mentoring and advising students, and providing service to the profession, department, and/or university. UW‑Stout offers ongoing professional‑development opportunities to help faculty improve their teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach approximately 24 credits per academic year, delivering a variety of courses in both in‑person and online formats.
• Provide student academic advisement.
• Conduct assessment of student learning, including contributions to academic program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement processes.
• Engage in scholarship and research.
• Participate in departmental, university, and professional service activities to support a culture of collegiality and civility.

Qualifications

Minimum / Required

• Doctorate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a closely related field by the employment start date (August 23, 2027).
• Commitment to teaching undergraduate‑ and graduate‑level courses in psychology, especially in I/O psychology and human resources.

Highly Desired / Preferred

• Evidence of experience or interest in developing an active psychology research program involving undergraduate and graduate students.
• Experience with or interest in academic advisement.
• Commitment to service at the department and university level.

Benefits

• Participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan.
• Access to the Universities of Wisconsin benefits package; details available at Employee Benefits.
• Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator tool: Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator.