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Psychology (Industrial-Organizational), Tenure-Track Faculty

  • 498682
  • Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Tennessee, United States
  • Psychology and Human/Social/Protective Services
  • Tenure-Track
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Job Title

Psychology (Industrial-Organizational), Tenure-Track Faculty

Department

Psychology

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Psychology at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#120490) at the rank of assistant or associate professor in industrial-organizational psychology. The start date for the position is August 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate I-O courses, including courses that contribute to the department's broader teaching needs (e.g., general psychology, basic statistics, social psychology, or research methods), supervise student research and theses, and develop a research program. Areas of I-O specialization are open. We have the #1 nationally ranked M.A. program in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and a strong undergraduate major in I-O psychology. Additionally, the successful candidate will be able to support the MTSU Center for Organizational and Human Resource Effectiveness.

Required Education

A terminal degree in industrial-organizational psychology or a closely related field with at least eighteen (18) graduate hours in psychology is required by the appointment date.

Other Desirables

Applicants with evidence of effective teaching, strong quantitative skills, evidence of an active research program, and applied experience will be given special consideration.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments when submitting the application.

Special Instruction to Applicants 

If you need help with the application, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Alex Jackson at Alexander.Jackson@mtsu.edu.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
  • 13 paid University holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Educational benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

 

Application Review Date: 10/10/2026

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