Department: Psychology / 0-1255-000

College: College of Arts and Sciences

Salary Plan: Regular

Hiring Salary: Negotiable

Campus Location: Tampa

Position Summary:

The Department of Psychology at the UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA invites applications for a 9-month appointment of a tenure track scholar in INDUSTRIAL-ORGANIZATIONAL Psychology at the Assistant Professor level, with service to begin as early as August 7, 2025. Salary is negotiable. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree by the time of the appointment. A review of applications will begin on October 15, 2024. Applications received after October 15, 2024 may be reviewed and advanced, in cases of compelling merit, up to the conclusion of the search process.

Applicants should show promise of outstanding research and teaching. The successful applicant will be expected to establish an independent program of research that will garner extramural support, to supervise and mentor graduate students, to teach graduate and undergraduate classes, and to participate in departmental governance. We are particularly interested in scholars with advanced quantitative skills and interests and enthusiasm for teaching courses in Industrial Psychology, Psychometrics, Research Methods, and Statistics at all levels. We are open to consideration of all areas of substantive research. Preferred areas of specialization include selection, technology, psychometrics, data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning or other areas related to the future of work, broadly construed. Opportunities to collaborate with scholars across the university exist, including with the new College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in Psychology or Industrial-Organizational Psychology from an accredited institution with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.

USF Tampa

Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check. This position is subject to Foreign Influence Screening. House Bill 7017 ("HB 7017")

Job Opening Number: 37855

Posting Date: 09/12/2024

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled, with initial review of applications beginning October 15, 2024.

How To Apply

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Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

Applicants should upload a cover letter, statement describing their research program and teaching interests, and curriculum vita.

Three letters of recommendation and up to 3 reprints or preprints should be sent directly to Victoria Nelson at victorianelson@usf.edu ; University of South Florida, Department of Psychology, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, PCD 4118G, Tampa, FL 33620.

Click here for additional tutorial information. To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email HR-ADA-Request@usf.edu .

Equal Employment Opportunity

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace. In line with USF's values of diversity with inclusion and excellence with equity, USF has earned widespread national recognition for its success graduating under-represented minority and limited-income students at rates equal to or higher than white and higher income students.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. For disability accommodations, contact Victoria Nelson at victorianelson@usf.edu , a minimum of five working days in advance.

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Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) , Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) .

Work Location

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About USF

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