Professor of Practice or Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor

Position Details

The Indiana University Indianapolis Department of Psychology is seeking applications for a full-time (10-month) non-tenure track Professor of Practice or Clinical Assistant/Associate position with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026.

Position Summary

The position focuses primarily on teaching, mentoring, and applied engagement rather than traditional research expectations, though applied scholarship and practitioner publications are encouraged. This Professor of Practice or Clinical track position will be appointed within the Psychology Department, and the successful candidate will be a core member of the I/O Psychology program faculty. Primary responsibilities include supporting the non-thesis I/O Psychology M.S. program through teaching graduate-level, practice-focused courses (e.g., personnel selection, applied methods, training and development, organizational change, leadership, and performance management), mentoring students through consulting projects, applied capstones, and professional development, building external partnerships to expand internship placements, client-based learning opportunities, and community collaborations, collaborating with faculty on program leadership, curriculum development, and continuous improvement initiatives, and contributing to the School of Science’s mission by advancing applied learning and fostering links between academia and industry. Opportunities for summer teaching for additional salary are available. There are no research expectations, but applied scholarship and practitioner publications are encouraged.

Required Qualifications

• A doctoral degree (Ph.D.) and training in I/O Psychology, Organizational Behavior, or a closely related field
• Applied experience (consulting, human resource analytics, organizational research, organizational development, or related practice)
• The Clinical Professor is an open-rank position and qualifications for assistant or associate will be commensurate with the recommended rank

Department Contact for Questions

Dr. David Rusbasan, e-mail address: drrusbas@iu.edu

Basic Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) and training in I/O Psychology, Organizational Behavior, or a closely related field and applied experience.

Salary and Rank

The salary and rank are not specified.

Special Instructions

Application documents: Cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, Statement outlining teaching/mentoring philosophy and experiences (up to 2 pages), Brief statement outlining professional practice experience and how it informs your teaching (up to 2 pages), and name and contact information for three references.

For Best Consideration Date

02/01/2026

Expected Start Date

08/01/2026

Posting Number

IU-101427-2025