Assistant Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology

About the job

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Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Job Category:
Faculty

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Assistant Professor

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
• A doctorate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a closely related field by employment start date (August 23, 2027).
• Commitment to teaching undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in psychology, especially in I/O psychology and human resources.

• Highly Desired/Preferred
• Applicants should ideally be able to demonstrate evidence of experience or interest in:
• developing an active psychology research program involving undergraduate and graduate students.
• academic advisement.
• a commitment to service at the department and university level.

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 :
• Cover letter (* See below)
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Statement of teaching philosophy and (if applicable) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations, peer evaluations, etc.)
• Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts (official transcripts required at time of hire)
• Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references who can speak to your skills and abilities for the position

• 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:
• Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.
• Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

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.
• Employee Benefits: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/
• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

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, and sexual 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
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.