Assistant/Associate Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology

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The Department of Psychology at Hofstra University invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning in September 2025.

The positions are primarily for the M.A. Program in Industrial / Organizational Psychology and the Ph.D. Program in Applied Organizational Psychology, although some undergraduate teaching is available as well.

The M.A. program is an applied program that prepares students for careers in such areas as human resources, training and development, management and organization development, and market research.

Our applied Ph.D. program also places a strong emphasis on research methods and statistics, as well as topics relating to human behavior in organizations.

In addition to graduate and possibly undergraduate teaching in I / O areas, the position requires the development of a research program and supervision of doctoral student research.

The successful applicant will have completed a Ph.D. in Industrial / Organizational Psychology or a related area and will demonstrate a strong record of accomplishment in research and teaching, commensurate with rank.

Applicants for the position should have strong expertise in research methods and statistics and one or more specialty areas of I / O Psychology.

In addition to the ability to teach advanced statistics (e.g., psychometrics, structural equation modeling, multi-level analyses) and research methods, preferred candidates produce scholarship in areas that are unique from and / or complement existing faculty members’ areas of expertise.

We value diversity in all forms and seek applicants with a variety of experiences, interests, and specialties. Given the applied focus of the programs, it is desirable for faculty to incorporate applied topics and projects into their courses and mentoring of students.

To accommodate student internships, classes are taught primarily in the evenings, leaving days free to work on research, service, etc.

Hofstra University is located on Long Island in close proximity to New York City (25 miles east of Manhattan), with its wealth of business, entertainment, and cultural opportunities.

Our faculty and students have diverse backgrounds and we welcome diverse applicants.

Applicants are expected to have :

• Completed a Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field by August 1, 2025.
• A strong emphasis in the area of Industrial / Organizational psychology, with a research focus that is primarily separate from our current faculty expertise.
• A strong background in research methodology and statistics.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in an educational environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Demonstrated success in teaching undergraduate and / or graduate classes, particularly research methods and statistics.
• Evidence of scholarship in the form of publications or other appropriate items based on career stage.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS :

To apply, please submit the following documents to https : / / hofstra.peopleadmin.com / postings / 4376

• Cover letter (including commentary on how you have contributed or plan to contribute to a diverse learning community)
• Curriculum vitae
• Separate or combined statement(s) of research and teaching interests (submitted as one document)
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (optional if not available)
• 2-3 representative publications

After initial review, candidates who are selected to proceed to the next stage of review will be asked to supply 3 letters of recommendation.

Deadline : For full consideration, initial applications must be received by September 15, 2024.

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

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