Open Rank Faculty Positions in Psychology

Job Summary

The Department of Psychology in the College of Science, at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for one tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level and one endowed position (Thompson Chair) at the full or associate professor level. We are seeking candidates with expertise in any area of Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology or closely related fields.

About the Role

Created in 2000, our I/O Psychology M.S. program follows the scientist-practitioner model, preparing students for applied careers by combining rigorous training in research, quantitative methods, and real-world application. Structured as a two-year cohort, the program emphasizes hands-on learning, including coursework, a required internship, and either a thesis or capstone project. Students gain practical experience through applied projects, data analysis, and consulting-style work, equipping them with skills directly relevant to industry needs. While primarily designed for those entering the workforce, the program also provides a strong foundation for further doctoral study. Overall, graduates leave well-prepared to compete for professional roles by integrating scientific knowledge with practical, evidence-based skills. We continue to recruit high-quality students and produce professional graduates who have gone on to highly successful careers applying I/O psychology in many different settings.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates for the assistant professor position will have: (1) a Ph.D. in I/O psychology or a closely related field, (2) a developing program of peer-reviewed scholarship in I/O psychology or a closely related area, (3) evidence of potential to secure external funding, and (4) evidence of effective teaching at the graduate or undergraduate level.
• Candidates for the endowed position will have: (1) a Ph.D. in I/O psychology or a closely related field, (2) a sustained record of I/O scholarship commensurate with appointment at the associate or full professor level, (3) history of securing external funding, (4) evidence of effective teaching at the graduate or undergraduate level, (5) demonstrated experience mentoring doctoral students, and (6) experience in graduate program administration or academic leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• The successful candidate will assume the role of Director of the I/O Ph.D. Program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The searches reflect the department’s sustained investment in building a research-active I/O faculty capable of supporting both a well-established master’s program and a newly launched doctoral program. We welcome applications from outstanding scholars at the assistant professor level as well as candidates at the associate or full professor level.
• The assistant professor hire is a traditional tenure-track position intended to strengthen the I/O area’s research productivity and doctoral training capacity over the long term. We are open to exceptional candidates from any substantive area of I/O psychology.
• The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of scholarship, secure external funding, contribute to doctoral and master’s-level graduate training, and teach graduate and undergraduate courses in their areas of expertise.
• Teaching responsibilities will follow the department’s standard expectations for research-active tenure-track faculty, with competitive startup support to facilitate a productive transition into the position. Additionally, assistant professors receive teaching releases and light service workload in their first two years to focus on developing a productive research lab.
• Qualified associate or full professors are sought to fill the endowed A. Dale Thompson Professor of Leadership position. Candidates would be expected to have a demonstrated record of I/O scholarship and a professional interest in academic program leadership. A faculty member at this level would serve as the founding Director of the department’s new I/O doctoral program, with formal title and decision authority.
• Responsibilities include leading doctoral curriculum development, overseeing recruitment and admissions, supporting doctoral student professional development, and representing the program to university administration and external stakeholders.

Pay and Benefits

Salary and startup packages will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.