Open Rank Tenure Track - Endowed Chair in I/O Psychology

About the role

Ohio University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, open-rank faculty position in Electronics, located in Athens, Ohio. The start date is August 16, 2027, with an earlier start of January 1, 2027 possible. The application deadline is September 1, 2026.

Requirements

• PhD in Psychology or closely related discipline at time of appointment
• Substantial record of publication in top I/O journals like Personnel Psychology and Journal of Applied Psychology
• Graduated from distinguished I/O program
• Evidence of research productivity
• Strong potential for securing external research funding (preferred)
• Evidence of effective teaching (preferred)
• Experience mentoring students in research (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Maintain active, high-quality, fundable research program
• Direct graduate student research
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses
• Teaching load 1-2 courses each semester for highly active researcher
• Summer teaching with additional compensation
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service

Endowed Chair

The Byham Chair is a five-year renewable endowed position with additional salary and spending account for research, travel, and program enhancement activities.

About Ohio University

Carnegie Foundation R1 doctoral institution. Department serves 1,400+ undergraduate and 60 graduate students. Resources include infrastructure for grant procurement, grant mentoring, research lab space, start-up funds, graduate student support.

Benefits

• Tuition for self and dependents
• Comprehensive insurance (health, prescription, vision, dental, life)
• Excellent retirement plan with company contributions
• Parental leave, adoption reimbursement
• Wellness programs and on-site facilities