Assistant Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology
 University of Wisconsin - Stout | |
 United States, Wisconsin, Menomonie | |
 Oct 28, 2026 | |
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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Job Category: Employment Type: Job Profile: 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. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum / Required
Highly Desired/Preferred Applicants should ideally be able to demonstrate evidence of experience or interest in:
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. 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:
*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. For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact: Search Chair: Dana Linnell, PhD Phone: 715-232-5293 Email: linnellda@uwstout.edu If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact: Search Coordinator: AJ Ja Doul Phone: 715-232-1681 Email: jadoula@uwstout.edu ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Key Job Responsibilities: Guidelines to ensure consideration:
It is the policy of UW-Stout Polytechnic to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability. The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.
Employment is contingent upon the final candidate's completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates' professional references questions regarding employee misconduct,sexual violence,andsexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor. Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks. In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). UW-Stout Polytechnic is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer | |