Open faculty position: Assistant Professor in the Industrial-Organizational Psychology program

Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Industrial and Organizational Psychology Program, beginning August, 2018. The position requires a Ph.D. from an I-O psychology program. An ideal candidate will complement and strengthen the current areas of expertise in the program, with preference for research in test theory, measurement, and methodology. Faculty activities include establishing an independent research program, research mentoring, and teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

The I-O program at Illinois Tech is dedicated to a scientist-practitioner model with a balance of research and practice. Current areas of I-O program strength include methodology, psychometric theory, leadership, work-family conflict, occupational health psychology, humanitarian work psychology, diversity and cross-cultural research, selection, assessment, and training. The I-O program has a close relationship with the Center for Research and Service, which is an on-site consulting center that supports training, funding, and research efforts of students and faculty and draws on our close affiliations with industry in the city and suburbs.

The Department of Psychology has three scientist-practitioner graduate programs, in Clinical Psychology, I-O Psychology, and Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, as well as a growing undergraduate program. Faculty and students work in a collaborative atmosphere both within and between programs. More information on the I-O program and the Department of Psychology can be found at www.iit.edu/psychology. Illinois Institute of Technology is located in the vibrant city of Chicago with wide range of opportunities for research and consulting.

A letter of interest (including statements regarding research and teaching), curriculum vitae, selected publications, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to iitpsych_search-group@iit.edu (or alternatively I-O Search Committee, 3424 South State Street, Tech Central Room 201, Chicago, IL 60616). For questions regarding the position, contact Roya Ayman, Ph.D. at ayman@iit.edu or 312.567.3516. Review of candidates will begin October 15 and continue until the position is filled. IIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty and student community. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.