Associate​/Assistant Professor, Industrial and Organizational Psychology R

Position Overview

Louisiana Tech University’s Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences invites applications for two tenure‑track positions to begin Fall 2026. The appointment is 100% for the nine‑month academic year (September to late May). Salary and start‑up packages are competitive.

• Hold a doctorate in a psychology subfield;
  Industrial/Organizational Psychology expertise preferred. Current ABDs 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.

Candidates will be evaluated on the overall quality of their academic preparation and scholarly work, evidence of research ability, interdisciplinary contributions to the university’s research mission, commitment to high‑quality classroom instruction and student mentoring, and strength of recommendations. We encourage applicants whose teaching and scholarship advance an understanding of cultural and individual diversity in society.

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

Dr. Tilman Sheets, Interim Department Head, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences: tilman.

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.

Posting remains open until position is filled. Applications must be completed by the job closing date to be considered.