Open Rank Tenure Track - Endowed Chair in I/O Psychology

EMPLOYER: Ohio University

LOCATION: Athens, Ohio, USA

TYPE: Full-Time, Tenure-Track, Open Rank

START DATE: August 16, 2027 (earlier start January 1, 2027 possible)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 1, 2026

REQUIREMENTS:
- PhD in Psychology or closely related discipline at time of appointment
- Substantial record of publication in top I/O journals like Personnel Psychology and Journal of Applied Psychology
- Graduated from distinguished I/O program
- Evidence of research productivity
- Strong potential for securing external research funding (preferred)
- Evidence of effective teaching (preferred)
- Experience mentoring students in research (preferred)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain active, high-quality, fundable research program
- Direct graduate student research
- Teach graduate and undergraduate courses
- Teaching load 1-2 courses each semester for highly active researcher
- Summer teaching with additional compensation
- Participate in departmental, college, and university service

ENDOWED CHAIR:
The Byham Chair is a five-year renewable endowed position with additional salary and spending account for research, travel, and program enhancement activities.

ABOUT OHIO UNIVERSITY:
Carnegie Foundation R1 doctoral institution. Department serves 1,400+ undergraduate and 60 graduate students. Resources include infrastructure for grant procurement, grant mentoring, research lab space, start-up funds, graduate student support.

BENEFITS:
- Tuition for self and dependents
- Comprehensive insurance (health, prescription, vision, dental, life)
- Excellent retirement plan with company contributions
- Parental leave, adoption reimbursement
- Wellness programs and on-site facilities

CONTACT: Joey Pierce | piercej@ohio.edu

APPLY: Apply online at Ohio University jobs portal
Posting Number: 20163111F