Associate/ Assistant Professor, Industrial and Organizational Psychology R-1745

Istss; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed-benefit retirement plan

Tuition discounts

Reciprocal scholarships eligibility

Job summary

Louisiana Tech University is inviting applications for two tenure-track positions in the Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences to commence in Fall 2026. Candidates will be expected to teach a variety of courses based on their expertise, advise students, and maintain a research-active program. The appointment is full-time over the academic year with competitive salary and start-up packages. The university offers various benefits including retirement plans and tuition discounts.

The ideal candidates will hold a doctorate in a psychology subfield, with a specialization in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. This role emphasizes the importance of cultural and individual diversity.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in psychology with specialization in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Experience in advising students.
• Demonstrated research activity in relevant areas.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Maintain an active research program.

Skills

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses

Advising students

Research activity

Understanding diversity

Education

Doctorate in a psychology subfield

Job description

Opportunity

The Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences at Louisiana Tech University invites applications for two tenure‑track positions in the department to begin Fall 2026. The appointment will be 100% over the nine‑month academic year (September to late May). Specific courses taught will depend on the successful applicant’s expertise and departmental needs but will include courses related to their area of expertise. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s growing interdisciplinary collaborations with STEM disciplines on campus. Salary and start‑up packages are competitive.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s research and expertise areas.
• Advising undergraduate psychology majors and/or doctoral and master’s students.
• Contribute to the department’s interdisciplinary collaborations with STEM disciplines.
• Maintain a research‑active program.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in a psychology subfield (Industrial/Organizational Psychology is the area of specialization) by the time of hire (current ABDs are encouraged to apply).
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s areas of research and expertise.
• Aptitude for advising undergraduate psychology majors and/or doctoral and master’s students.
• Demonstrated ability to be research‑active.
• Teaching and scholarship that advance an understanding of cultural and individual diversity.

Application Materials

• Current curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Statements describing line of research and philosophy on teaching
• Names and contact information for three references

Benefits

Louisiana Tech offers faculty benefits including a fixed‑benefit retirement plan, alternative retirement investment programs, tuition discounts, and eligibility for reciprocal scholarships through the Tuition Exchange program.

Contact

Dr. Tilman Sheets, Interim Department Head, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences: [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity

Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Application Deadline

Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration. This position will remain open until filled.

Other Notes

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job‑related tasks.