Description

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology 

Job Category: Faculty 

Employment Type: Regular 

Job Profile: Assistant Professor 

Job Duties:
The University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic Psychology Department is seeking applicants with an industrial/organizational psychology background for a tenure-track assistant professor position, starting August 23, 2027.

As a teaching- and application-focused campus, we are seeking someone who is excited to engage in active learning experiences with our undergraduate and graduate students. The qualified candidate will teach courses such as Personnel Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Occupational Health Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology Consulting, Human Resource Management, and courses related to the qualified candidate’s expertise areas, as needed. The qualified candidate will also be expected to engage in research, mentor and advise undergraduate students, and engage in service to the profession, department, and/or university. UW-Stout provides numerous opportunities for faculty to continually develop and improve on the quality of their teaching skills by offering on- and off-campus professional development experiences each year.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Psychology Department's purpose is to engage its faculty and students in discovery, critical thinking, and self-development in order to foster growth as enlightened citizens, able to enrich lives in local and global communities. The department offers a bachelor’s degree in psychology, which as of Spring 2026 was the most popular major in the College of Arts and Human Sciences, and a growing online master's degree in Applied Industrial/Organizational Psychology. It also has a dedicated experimental laboratory space. Candidates who have experience and an interest in fostering an inclusive environment are strongly encouraged to apply. Collaborative relationships and inclusion are valued in this department.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Complete applications received by end of day, Sunday, November 8, 2026 are ensured full consideration.  Applications submitted after November 8, 2026 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Due to system limitations, applicants may upload no more than five (5) attachments. Please combine documents where appropriate.

Required application materials:

• Cover letter (* See below)
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Statement of teaching philosophy and (if applicable) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations, peer evaluations, etc.)
• Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts (official transcripts required at time of hire)
• Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references who can speak to your skills and abilities for the position

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required and Highly Desired/Preferred Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum / Required

• A doctorate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a closely related field by employment start date (August 23, 2027).
• Commitment to teaching undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in psychology, especially in I/O psychology and human resources

Highly Desired/Preferred

Applicants should ideally be able to demonstrate evidence of experience or interest in:

• developing an active psychology research program involving undergraduate and graduate students.
• academic advisement.
• a commitment to service at the department and university level.

RESPONSIBILITIES

UW-Stout is a primarily teaching institution with faculty teaching typically 24 credits per academic year. Psychology department faculty are expected to teach a variety of courses in both in-person and online formats in their discipline within the psychology department and to provide student academic advisement. Faculty are expected to conduct assessment of student learning, which includes contributing to academic program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement processes, in collaboration with faculty and staff. Faculty members are also expected to engage in scholarship and participate in departmental, university, and professional service to support continuous improvement and a culture of collegiality and civility.