Job Information
Western Kentucky University Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Faculty Posted On: Mon Nov 4 2024 Job Description:
The Department of Psychological Sciences within the Ogden College of Science and Engineering at Western Kentucky University seeks a full-time tenure-eligible faculty member for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Candidates will be expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in industrial-organizational psychology, including a subset of the following: Organizational Psychology, Training, Job Analysis, a seminar in applicant's area of expertise, or EEO law; establish an active program of basic and applied research in an area of industrial-organizational psychology (area of specialization is open); seek opportunities for external funding and/or corporate partnerships; direct theses and internships in our well established I/O master's program; and
participate in service at the department, college, and university level.
The Department of Psychological Sciences offers a B.S. and minor in Psychological Science, a minor in Neuroscience, and M.S. programs in both Psychological Science and Industrial/Organizational Psychology. This growing department serves approximately 200 undergraduate majors and 30 graduate students. The ideal candidate will make significant contributions to the Industrial-Organizational M.S. program, which is focused on increasing the research and practical skills, competencies and experiences of students pursuing careers in I/O psychology.
Anticipated employment begin date is August 2025.
Job Requirements:
A Doctorate in Industrial-Organizational Psychology should be earned by the time of appointment.
Demonstrated potential for excellence in research, teaching, and service.
Additional Information:
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.
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