Assistant Professor - Industrial/Organizational Psychology

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Professor - Industrial/Organizational Psychology

   

Position Type:

Faculty

   

Department:

LSUAM HSS - School of Psychology (Katie E Cherry (00001145))

   

Work Location:

0236 John J. Audubon Hall

   

Pay Grade:

Academic

   

Job Description:

The Department of Psychology at Louisiana State University is accepting applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant level within the Industrial/Organizational Psychology program effective August 2026. This appointment will be full-time (nine-month), with a 2-2 teaching load and pre-tenure teaching reduction. The position requires 1) engaging in research activity such as seeking external funding, publishing journal articles/book chapters, and presenting research at conferences, 2) teaching and supervising graduate and undergraduate students, 3) participating in departmental, college, and university service commensurate with rank. Advanced Assistant Professors and ABDs near completion are encouraged to apply but must have completed their PhD by the start date.

We are seeking a colleague who can contribute to the current faculty in the I/O area. Although we are open to all substantive areas of expertise within I/O psychology, preference will be given to applicants whose research complements the existing research program of current I/O faculty as well as those who can advance the LSU’s scholarship first agenda. We are also particularly interested in scholars with statistical or methodological expertise in their substantive area of research (e.g., multi-level modeling, meta-analysis, psychometrics).

Required Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in I/O Psychology (Expected by Aug 2026) or a closely related field with specialization substantively relevant to I/O Psychology is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with strong quantitative and methodological skills.

Additional Information:

Review of applications will begin on October 10, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; sick leave; paid holidays; wellness benefits; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Application materials, including the following:
1. Vita
2. Cover letter
3. Description of research program
4. Sample of scholarly writing
5. Evidence of mentoring/teaching excellence
6. Contact information for three letters of recommendation writers.

Please attach all documents under the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Attachments are limited to five.

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the chair of the search committee: Dr. Don Zhang ([email protected]). More information about the I/O Psychology program at LSU can be found at: https://www.lsu.edu/hss/psychology/grad/prospective-student/areas-of-specialization/organizational.php

   

Posting Date:

September 23, 2025

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

March 22, 2026

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

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