Assistant Professor, Industrial-Organizational; I​/O Psychology

Title: Assistant Professor, Industrial-Organizational (I/O) Psychology

Application Review Date: January 15, 2026

Campus

Location:

Radford City - Main Campus

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

The Department of Psychology in the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences at Radford University invites applications for a tenure‑track position at the Assistant Professor level in Industrial-Organizational (I/O) Psychology starting in August 2026. The area of specialty within I/O psychology is open. The successful applicant will be expected to teach a mix of undergraduate classes (e.g., statistics, research methods, social psychology, intro to I/O psychology, or related courses) and graduate level I/O courses (including, but not limited to, performance appraisal, selection, job analysis, organizational change, or training and development).

Candidates will also be expected to establish an independent program of research and to participate in departmental, college, and university governance.

Qualifications for the position include:
1) a doctoral degree in I/O psychology
2) evidence of potential for independent scholarship, and
3) evidence of potential for effective teaching. Candidates should have completed the doctoral degree by the August 10th, 2026 start date.

Candidates must have a strong commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education.

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• A cover letter describing their training, teaching, and research interests
• Curriculum vitae
• Evaluations of teaching for all courses taught in the past three years
• Names and contact information for three references;
  Letters of recommendation will be requested for semifinalists.
• Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts;
  Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Hours Per Week:

Months per Year: 9

Statement of Economic Interest

Required:

No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Teaching & Research Faculty

Normal

Work Schedule:

Employee Classification: Assistant Professor

Department: Psychology, Dept of

Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience

Department Contact Name: Dayna Hayes

Department Contact Phone:

Department Contact Email: dhayes4

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