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

Louisiana Tech University; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Faculty retirement plan

Diversity-friendly environment

Job summary

Louisiana Tech University invites applications for two tenure-track positions in Psychology and Behavioral Sciences for Fall 2026. The roles will involve teaching undergraduate and graduate courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise, advising students, and contributing to interdisciplinary STEM collaborations on campus.

Qualified applicants will hold a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology by hire or be ABD.

Qualifications

• Hold a doctorate in a psychology subfield (Industrial/Organizational) by the time of hire or be current ABDs.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses related to the candidate’s area of expertise at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Advise undergraduate psychology majors and doctoral/master’s students.
• Engage in and contribute to interdisciplinary research collaborations within the university.

Skills

Teaching undergrad/grad courses

Student advising

Research-active

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Psychology (Industrial/Organizational)

Job description

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.

The Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences at Louisiana Tech University invites applications for two tenure-track positions in the Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences to begin Fall 2026. 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. The appointment will be 100% over the nine-month academic year (September to late May). Salary and start-up packages are competitive. Qualifications Requirements of the position include:

• Applicants should hold a doctorate in a psychology subfield (area of specialization is Industrial/Organizational Psychology) 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.

We encourage applications from individuals whose teaching and scholarship advance an understanding of cultural and individual diversity in society. Candidates will be evaluated according to the overall quality of their academic preparation and scholarly work, evidence of research ability, the ability to make an interdisciplinary contribution to the University’s research mission, commitment to high-quality classroom instruction and student mentoring, and the strength of recommendations.

Applicants are asked to submit the following materials:

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

Louisiana Tech offers excellent benefits for faculty, including a fixed-benefit retirement plan and alternative retirement investment programs. Faculty members and their families receive a tuition discount at Louisiana Tech and other universities in our system, and they are also eligible to apply for reciprocal scholarships through the Tuition Exchange program. We value diversity and seek to foster it through a commitment to recruit, retain, and develop those from historically under-represented groups in academia. Our inclusive efforts are grounded in three core values around people, knowledge, and culture. Achieving inclusion excellence takes alignment of curricular offerings, resources, and programming that prepare our students and faculty to compete in a diverse global society.

For questions concerning this position, please contact: Dr. Tilman Sheets, Interim Department Head, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences: [e-mail].

Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.

Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.

Note to Applicant: 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 for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

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.