Assistant Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology
University of Wisconsin System
Assistant Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology
University of Wisconsin System
Statewide public university system in Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic Psychology Department is seeking applicants with an industrial/organizational psychology background for a tenure-track assistant professor position, starting August 23, 2027.
As a teaching- and application-focused campus, we are seeking someone who is excited to engage in active learning experiences with our undergraduate and graduate students. The qualified candidate will teach courses such as Personnel Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Occupational Health Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology Consulting, Human Resource Management, and courses related to the qualified candidate’s expertise areas, as needed. The qualified candidate will also be expected to engage in research, mentor and advise undergraduate students, and engage in service to the profession, department, and/or university. UW-Stout provides numerous opportunities for faculty to continually develop and improve on the quality of their teaching skills by offering on- and off-campus professional development experiences each year.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum / Required
Highly Desired/Preferred
Applicants should ideally be able to demonstrate evidence of experience or interest in:
RESPONSIBILITIES
UW-Stout is a primarily teaching institution with faculty teaching typically 24 credits per academic year. Psychology department faculty are expected to teach a variety of courses in both in-person and online formats in their discipline within the psychology department and to provide student academic advisement. Faculty are expected to conduct assessment of student learning, which includes contributing to academic program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement processes, in collaboration with faculty and staff. Faculty members are also expected to engage in scholarship and participate in departmental, university, and professional service to support continuous improvement and a culture of collegiality and civility.
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
The Psychology Department's purpose is to engage its faculty and students in discovery, critical thinking, and self-development in order to foster growth as enlightened citizens, able to enrich lives in local and global communities. The department offers a bachelor’s degree in psychology, which as of Spring 2026 was the most popular major in the College of Arts and Human Sciences, and a growing online master's degree in Applied Industrial/Organizational Psychology. It also has a dedicated experimental laboratory space. Candidates who have experience and an interest in fostering an inclusive environment are strongly encouraged to apply. Collaborative relationships and inclusion are valued in this department.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Complete applications received by end of day, Sunday, November 8, 2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after November 8, 2026 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.
To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs
Due to system limitations, applicants may upload no more than five (5) attachments. Please combine documents where appropriate.
Required application materials:
*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required and Highly Desired/Preferred Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.
For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:
Search Chair: Dana Linnell, PhD
Phone: 715-232-5293
Email: [email protected]
If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:
Search Coordinator: AJ Ja Doul
Phone: 715-232-1681
Email: [email protected]
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Guidelines to ensure consideration:
It is the policy of UW-Stout Polytechnic to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.
The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.
Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates’ professional references questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.
Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.
In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
UW-Stout Polytechnic is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Statewide public university system in Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin System is Wisconsin's statewide public higher-education network, providing university study, research and community outreach. Its institutions include research universities in Madison and Milwaukee, comprehensive universities and a polytechnic university, with undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional programs. The Board of Regents sets policy and approves budgets, while system administration coordinates finance, technology and shared services for the member universities. Created in 1971 by merging two public university systems under one board, it is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, and uses Universities of Wisconsin as its public brand.
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