The Opportunity
The Department of Psychology in the College of Sciences (COS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for one full-time, 9-month, tenure track assistant professor position, anticipated to begin in August 2026. We seek dedicated and collegial educators/scientists who can establish collaborative relationships within the department/college as well as with other colleges at the university (e.g., Business, Medicine, Health and Public Affairs, Hospitality) and with organizations in the surrounding area. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in different modalities, including face-to-face and online. The instructional duties and services assignments are in accordance with the department’s current equitable workload policy.
Additionally, we are especially interested in a candidate who can contribute through their research, teaching, and services to the excellence of our academics and foster an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.
The Department of Psychology is one of the largest departments by enrollment at UCF, with more than 50 full-time faculty and approximately 4,500 undergraduate majors. The department has three broad areas of emphasis in clinical psychology, human factors and cognitive psychology, and industrial and organizational psychology. UCF’s online bachelor’s degree in Psychology is ranked #4 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. All members of the department share a common goal of understanding behavior through empirical investigation, which is reflected in teaching and research.
The department is home to two terminal master's programs in I/O Psychology and Clinical Psychology, and three doctoral programs in I/O Psychology, Human Factors and Cognitive Psychology, and Clinical Psychology, respectively. Our graduates are contributing to our community, state, and larger world through their positions in academia (e.g., Clemson, Johns Hopkins, Georgia Tech, Boston University), organizations (e.g., Google, Disney, APTMetrics, JetBlue University, IBM), government (e.g., Navy, Army, NASA, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention), and university research centers (e.g., Virginia Commonwealth School of Medicine, Rutgers Career Development Center). Psychology faculty actively contribute to multidisciplinary research centers, serve in editing and peer review roles for academic journals, and collaborate with other researchers on topics of critical importance, ranging from mental health and well-being to workplace stress to emerging technologies and AI.
Faculty from the I/O Program lead and contribute to multidisciplinary translational research centers, including the NIOSH-Sponsored Targeted Research Training Program, IMMERSE, and the NIMH-funded Implementation Science and Team Effectiveness in Practice (IN STEP) Children’s Mental Health Research Center. Our M.S. program is dedicated to developing I/O professionals who have the skills to create and manage evidence-based solutions to organizational challenges. Our undergraduate program offers several classes in I/O psychology, social/personality, and measurement.
To learn more about the I/O program, please see our website at https://sciences.ucf.edu/psychology/graduate/ph-d-io/. For more information about the department visit https://sciences.ucf.edu/psychology/.
The UCF College of Sciences (COS) is the largest college at the university and a powerhouse for the regional and national STEM workforce, spanning the natural, computational, physical, and social sciences and housing centers, institutes and initiatives that serve as hubs for research and innovation. Through sharing and applying knowledge, COS is cultivating pathways for students to solve our world’s most pressing and complex problems. With a mission to provide a world-class education in an environment where faculty, staff, and students thrive, research flourishes, and our community prospers; a number of COS academic programs are among those nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report, Princeton Review, and others.
For more information, please visit https://sciences.ucf.edu.
Minimum Qualifications
A doctorate degree in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology from an accredited institutionby the start date. Related degrees will be considered if research and experience is consistent with a background in I/O Psychology.
Preferred Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have:
1) Publications in top-tier I/O-related journals or the potential to do so.
2) A research program with the potential for external funding.
3) Evidence of, or potential for, teaching and mentoring effectiveness.
4) An interest in teaching I/O psychology and related courses (e.g., research methods, statistics) at all levels (undergraduate, master’s, doctoral).
The I/O sub-specialty is open, and we prefer candidates who can build cross-collaborations between the candidate’s own areas of expertise and on-going research in our program.
Additional Application Materials Required
UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs. In addition to the online application, candidates should upload:
A cover letter of interest statements of research (including future research plans) and teaching interest (including evidence of teaching if available)
A curriculum vitae (CV)
Up to three (3) reprints of recent publications
A list with contact information (phone and email) for three (3) professional references
The review applications process will begin on October 1, 2025.
NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalence evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.
Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Mindy Shoss, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected], and/or Dr. Mark Ehrhart, Program Director, at [email protected].
Special Instructions to the Applicants
N/A
Job Close Date
11/01/2025
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:
Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
Retirement savings options.
Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
Education assistance.
Flexible work environment.
And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:
Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.
The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.
Department
College of Sciences (COS) - Department of Psychology
Work Schedule
Varies
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
Negotiable
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