Assistant Professor, Industrial/Organizational Psychology

The Department of Psychological Science ( PSYC) is an academic community of teachers/scholars and doctoral, master's, and undergraduate students that is engaged in advancing the discovery, dissemination, and application of knowledge in traditional areas of psychology in general and applied areas of psychology in particular. The Department of Psychological Science seeks to provide quality undergraduate education and to attain national and international recognition for research and graduate training in Health Psychology and Organizational Sciences.

We strive to achieve our mission in order to:

- Prepare students for careers in science and professional practice in Health Psychology and Organizational Science;

- Advance basic and applied psychological research; and

- Build connections with and make contributions that benefit our local community.

The candidate will be expected to teach in both the department's undergraduate program and the I/O M.A. program. The I/O M.A. program is an evening program designed for working professionals, and primarily serves students who are already working in HR-related positions or are transitioning to HR- or I/O-related careers. Our faculty typically participate in the Organizational Science Ph.D. program, an interdisciplinary program that includes faculty from the departments of Psychological Science, Management, Communication Studies, and Sociology

The Department of Psychological Science, which has one of the most popular undergraduate majors on campus, offers a BS degree and MA degrees in general and industrial/organizational psychology. The department is also the administrative home for the Health Psychology PhD program and provides substantial support to the Organizational Science PhD program. The Department also houses the Biobehavioral Core Lab, a shared research facility for the collection, processing, and analysis of biological specimens. Department faculty and students collaborate with scholars across the university, including the College of Health and Human Services, the Belk College of Business, and the Cato College of Education.

As the largest and most academically diverse college at UNC Charlotte, the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences houses 15 departments, 18 interdisciplinary programs, and 6 applied centers. We offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs with extensive honors and early-entry options. The College plays a pivotal role in delivering on the university's goals in the areas of research excellence, student success and experience, and community engagement. Through their scholarship and teaching, the College's 350+ faculty members seek to deepen our understanding of complex problems and lead the university in interdisciplinary collaboration.

UNC Charlotte is a rapidly growing, doctoral-granting, research-intensive urban university located in the largest metropolitan area between Washington DC and Atlanta. The University is a Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement campus and an APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. Close to 30,000 culturally, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse students are currently enrolled.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of their academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member's discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: https://provost.charlotte.edu/academic-budget-hr/academic-personnel-procedures-handbook/

The candidate will be expected to teach in both the department's undergraduate program and the I/O M.A. program. Required qualifications: A PhD degree in Psychology or in a related field; an established program of research as evidenced by publications and/or external funding. Finalists will be asked to discuss how their teaching practices engage, include, and eliminate barriers to learning for UNC Charlotte students, and how their educational approach helps increase the engagement and success of all students regardless of their entry pathway into the university.

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Preferred qualifications: A potential for or demonstrated record of external funding for research; evidence of teaching effectiveness in courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. We are open to candidates with research interests in any area within the realm of I/O Psychology. However, for at least one position (this position is part of a two-position recruitment), we will prioritize candidates with teaching and research interests in industrial/personnel psychology topics broadly, including measurement/psychometrics, talent acquisition, and talent management.

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The Department of Psychological Science at University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking candidates in Industrial/Organizational psychology for TWO tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin on August 11th, 2025. The Department of Psychological Science is one of the most popular undergraduate majors on campus and has a strong history of excellence in undergraduate instruction. The anticipated salary range is $81,000 - $85,000.

Applications must be submitted electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu (position #s 3149 and 7356). Please attach the following documents with your electronic application: (1) letter of interest in the position explaining how you meet the requirements, (2) a statement of research/teaching interests, (3) curriculum vitae, (4) up to three representative publications, (5) evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), and (6) names and contact information for three people who can provide recommendations (letters will be requested for candidates who are invited for a phone or virtual screening interview). The selected candidate will be required to submit an official transcript of their highest-earned degree and will be subject to a criminal background check. Questions may be directed to Dr. Alyssa McGonagle (amcgonag@charlotte.edu), Chair - I/O Search Committee, Department of Psychological Science, UNC Charlotte.

Review of applications will begin December 2, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte maintains an Affirmative Action Plan prepared in accordance with Executive Order 11246 and the Consent Decree.