Description
The Psychology Department at Ohio University invites applications for a tenure-track, endowed-chair position in Industrial/Organizational Psychology beginning in August 2026. To receive maximum consideration, candidates must have graduated from a distinguished I/O program and have a substantial record of publication in top I/O journals like Personnel Psychology and Journal of Applied Psychology.
Duties include maintaining an active, high-quality, fundable research program, directing graduate student research, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, and participating in departmental, college, and university service. The teaching load for a highly active researcher is typically 1-2 courses each semester with the opportunity for summer teaching with additional compensation.
Ohio University is an R1 doctoral institution, and faculty members of the Department of Psychology are highly active scholars across a range of research areas including social, cognitive, health, clinical, and industrial-organizational psychology. Its members are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service to the more than 1,300 undergraduate and 50 graduate students it serves across the Athens campus and regional campuses and centers in Southern and Central Ohio as well as a vibrant online undergraduate degree program and a proposed set of online master’s degree programs. Multiple resources for developing and maintaining a strong research program are available, including infrastructure for grant procurement, grant mentoring, research lab space, and start-up funds.
The Department of Psychology values the variety of perspectives and knowledge that diversity brings to our community. The department is committed to promoting intellectual diversity in research and teaching through practices, policies, curricula, and programs that lead to a welcoming, respectful, supportive, and affirming environment.
The College of Arts & Sciences is central to Ohio University’s transformative learning experience. The foundational instruction for the entire university, delivered through the general education and liberal arts curriculum, is provided by the College of Arts & Sciences. The college provides the primary instruction for approximately one-third of the majors on campus, as well as half of the undergraduate credit hours on the Athens campus.
Ohio University’s main campus, located in Athens, Ohio, has a dynamic residential campus that attracts top-quality students. Athens is a family-friendly and culturally rich community located amidst scenic state parks and a national forest just 75 minutes southeast of Columbus, Ohio. The charm of tree-lined brick walkways on the university’s College Green makes you feel as if you are at a small college rather than a large university.
Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials and is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. The Byham Chair of Industrial/Organizational Psychology provides additional salary as well as a spending account for research, travel, and other program enhancement activities eligible for renewal every five years depending on scholarly activity. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program. Additional Information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/.
To apply, please visit our website: https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/55241
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have received a PhD in Psychology or closely related discipline at the time of appointment and demonstrate evidence of research productivity in the field relevant to the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong potential for securing external research funding.
Evidence of effective teaching or potential for excellence in teaching.
Ability to contribute to the department’s collegial and collaborative environment.
