Assistant Professor (2 positions), Department of Psychology Job at Wright State University, Dayton, OH

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  • Wright State University
  • Dayton, OH

Job Description

The Department of Psychology seeks applicants for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Industrial-Organizational (I/O) Psychology and another in Human Factors Psychology to begin August 1, 2026. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or related discipline with training in I/O Psychology or Human Factors Psychology. The area of specialty is open. ABD candidates will be considered but must have fulfilled the requirements for the Ph.D. by the start date or the offer will be withdrawn.

Candidates must be actively engaged in research and show promise of establishing an externally funded research program. The Department of Psychology is housed in the College of Science and Mathematics, offers a Ph.D. and M.S. in Human Factors and I/O Psychology, and has a large undergraduate (BA and BS) program including 4 undergraduate concentration areas: (1) Industrial/ Organizational, (2) Clinical Psychology, (3) Cognition and Perception, and (4) Behavioral Neuroscience. Candidates will be expected to teach a mix of undergraduate courses (e.g., intro to I/O, research methods, statistics, social psychology) and graduate courses (e.g., organizational behavior/psychology).

Additional opportunities for teaching and research are available through interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs in Applied Science and Mathematics (IASM) and Biomedical Sciences (BMS) within the College of Science and Mathematics. Also, research collaborations are available with other colleges, e.g., the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences. The proximity of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base facilitates collaborations with Air Force Research Laboratory scientists in the Human Performance Directorate, and the Human-Centered Sciences Lab and other collaborators are housed on our campus. Wright State University is highly focused on student success, is nationally recognized for accessibility, and was recognized in 2022 in US News in their newest category: Social Mobility. For more information on our department, affiliated programs, and faculty research interests, go to [

Located in southwest Ohio and a short drive to Columbus or Cincinnati, the Dayton, Ohio, metro area offers quality of life with extensive parks and outdoor activities (e.g., on the rivers and hiking/biking trails), easy access to local urban amenities ranging from good restaurants to Dayton Dragons baseball, good schools, and an affordable cost of living.

To apply, go to [ by November 5, 2025 for first consideration. Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

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