Description

The Department of Psychology at DePaul University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology to begin in September 2027. DePaul's Department of Psychology has an I-O undergraduate concentration, an MS, and an MA/PhD program as well as a host of other undergraduate and graduate programs. The selected candidate is expected to develop and maintain a productive research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and direct undergraduate and graduate student research including theses and PhD dissertations in I-O. Candidates must be able to teach one or more of the following graduate courses:

• Personnel Psychology
• Psychology of Leadership
• Work Teams and Collaboration

Competitive candidates will have a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, a strong research record, and evidence of, or potential for, teaching and mentoring excellence. Application materials will be reviewed beginning Thursday, October 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.   

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DePaul University and Our Mission

As an innovative Catholic, Vincentian university anchored in the global city of Chicago, DePaul supports the integral human development of its students. The university does so through its commitment to outstanding teaching, academic excellence, real-world experience, and community engagement. DePaul prepares its graduates to be successful in their chosen fields and agents of transformation throughout their lives. 

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul passionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. Through education, creative endeavors, and research, the university addresses the great questions of our day, promoting peaceful, just, and equitable solutions to social and environmental challenges. Since its founding in 1898, DePaul University has remained dedicated to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities.

Comprised of ten colleges and schools, offering 130+ undergraduate majors and 170+ graduate programs, DePaul’s faculty challenges its students to analyze and solve real-world problems with rigor and innovation.