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Assistant Professor - Industrial/Organizational Psychology Position Rank and Title: Assistant Professor School/Department: Psychology Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $86,000 - $90,000. Faculty employee benefits are competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s benefits package. Target Start Date: August, 2026 Application Deadline: October 15, 2025 (Applications accepted until filled or closed) Position Description The Department of Psychology at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for an Assistant Professor in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology beginning in August 2026. The area of specialization within I/O Psychology is open. Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in I/O Psychology or related field by the date of appointment, demonstrated scholarly productivity in I/O Psychology, the ability to teach and mentor at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population. Desired qualifications include an interest in pressing organizational needs (e.g., generative artificial intelligent systems), the ability to take an active leadership role in the master’s program in I/O Psychology, and consulting experience. The vision of the Psychology Department is to provide high-quality education in psychology that fosters student development and contributions to society. We value a student-centered approach that emphasizes teaching, research, and applied training. The Department offers a BA in Psychology, MA in Research and Experimental Psychology, MS in Clinical Psychology, and MS in I/O Psychology. Located in Silicon Valley, SJSU is ranked among top public universities and emphasizes inclusive excellence and equity in education. We enroll nearly 40,000 students, with a diverse student population, including first-generation and Pell Grant recipients. We are a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). We invite applicants to include a Statement of Inclusive Excellence describing how lived and professional experiences will contribute to the SJSU community, particularly in relation to student success and inclusive education. Required Qualifications A Ph.D. in Psychology with an emphasis on I/O Psychology (or a related field) by date of appointment. Demonstrated scholarly productivity in the scientific study of I/O Psychology. Commitment to, and potential for, teaching and mentoring excellence at the undergraduate level and within the master’s program in I/O Psychology. Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population. Preferred Qualifications Interest in pressing organizational needs, such as generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Ability to take an active leadership role in a master’s program in I/O Psychology. Consulting experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a collegial atmosphere of shared governance. Key Responsibilities Teaching undergraduate psychology coursework and graduate coursework in I/O Psychology (e.g., Introductory or Advanced I/O Psychology, Statistics), plus graduate courses needed by the I/O master’s program and undergraduate service courses (e.g., Introductory Psychology, Writing in Psychology, Statistics, Research Methods). Develop and maintain a program of research in I/O Psychology with pursuit of internal and external funding. Mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds is valued. Play an active role in the master’s program in I/O Psychology (e.g., program coordination, instruction, mentoring, advising). Participate in shared governance through department, college, and university committees and service assignments. All classes organized within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). Demonstrate awareness and experience with the needs of a diverse student population through inclusive materials, teaching strategies, and advisement. Application Procedure Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: Letter of interest (≤ 1000 words) Curriculum Vitae Inclusive excellence statement (dedicated statement or addressed in letter of interest) Statement of teaching interests/philosophy Statement of research plans Contact information for three references (references may be requested later) Inquiries may be directed to the Department Chair, Dr. Evan Palmer (evan.palmer@sjsu.edu). Conditional Offer and Compliance The work for this faculty position may only be performed in the State of California and requires establishing an on-campus presence. Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Satisfactory completion of a background check is required. Additional campus policy and safety trainings may be required. Equal Employment and Security Information San José State University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities. Clery Act and security reporting information are available from university resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr The California State University

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