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Job description
Department : Psychology Salary : Commensurate with experience
Description :
The Department of Psychology at the University of Houston (UH) anticipates filling a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in its Industrial/Organizational Psychology Program. We seek a colleague who can contribute to the success and growth of our research-oriented doctoral program by (1) building and maintaining a nationally competitive research program that is recognized by high-quality publications and external funding (as appropriate), (2) mentoring doctoral students to pursue research careers, (3) and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses.
Applicants should have either completed a Ph.D. in industrial/organizational psychology or related field upon appointment or be near completion. Demonstration of a record of publishing innovative research and a commitment to open science practices is preferred. We welcome applicants with a variety of research interests that complement those of our current faculty members and fosters collaboration within the program and across the university. We are particularly interested in scholars with research interests in occupational health psychology or technology and the future of work.
Applications may be submitted at (Posting ) and should include a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, research statement, representative papers, teaching statement, evidence of excellence in teaching, and the names and email addresses of three writers of letters of recommendation (referees may be contacted later in the selection process to submit letters directly via the online system).
Any questions may be addressed to Dr. Bradley Brummel, I/O Psychology Search Committee Chair, at . Review of applications will begin October 7, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One research university and is designated a Tier One for Community Engagement. Located in the heart of the nation's fourth-largest city, UH has enrollment of nearly 49,000 students on the main campus. Ten minutes away is the world's largest medical center, the Texas Medical Center (TMC), with which we are linked through federal grants, research institutes, faculty appointments, student practicum placements, and research. We also maintain extensive partnerships with industries, school districts, and mental health groups in the greater Houston area for research, training, and consulting.
Additional information about the University of Houston and the Department of Psychology is available at and , respectively.
Qualifications
A doctorate in the discipline is required. Applicants should demonstrate a clear commitment to excellence in the supervision of graduate research and teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of Texas for the duration of their appointments.
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
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