Assistant Professor of Psychology – Applied Psychology The Department of Psychology at Ohio Wesleyan University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in an applied area of psychology, such as Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology or Human Factors starting in August 2027. We are seeking candidates committed to excellent undergraduate teaching and to developing a vibrant research
program that involves undergraduates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. The successful candidate will join a departmental community with a wide range of research and teaching interests and will benefit from extensive support for junior faculty, including start-up funding, pre-tenure research leave, funding for student-faculty research collaboration via the Summer Scholarship & Research Program and The
OWU Connection , and a range of workshops and mentoring programs supported by the endowed Smith Center for Faculty Excellence . This job is part of a cluster of positions focused on flexibility, interdisciplinarity, and inclusivity. The faculty cohort will join an educational community that values interdisciplinarity and fosters close working relationships with students through our signature program in experiential
learning, the OWU Connection. Incoming faculty will be provided with mentoring, professional development, funds, and opportunities to connect with faculty across the Ohio 5 and GLCA consortia . For more information about the cluster, please visit www.owu.edu/joinOWUfaculty . Responsibilities Teaching three courses per semester including Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 110) and Organizational Psychology (PSYC 264)
Advising students in their academic journey Engaging in a consistent and focused line of research. Providing service to the department, university, and profession Assisting in curriculum development, revision, and evaluation Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in Psychology or a related discipline Evidence of preparation for teaching at the undergraduate level Interest in or experience with mentoring undergraduate
researchers. Application Requirements Applicants should submit the following: Cover Letter CV Teaching and Student Engagement Statement (4-page limit): Please provide a statement that articulates your teaching philosophy. In your response, address your ability to teach a broad range of courses and to employ pedagogical approaches that support students with varied perspectives and experiences. Describe how you connect
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