Lecturer / Assistant Teaching Professor, Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology

Position Number: 003788

Department: College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (Col)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 9

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The individual in this position will be expected to teach in both the department’s undergraduate program and the I/O M.A. program. The I/O M.A. program is a two-year in-person, evening program designed for working professionals. It primarily serves annual cohorts of approximately 15 students who are already working in HR-related positions or are transitioning to HR- or I/O-related careers. The candidate will lead the Master’s in I/O Psychology program as well as teach other courses and work in collaboration with tenure/tenure-track faculty. There will be no research expectations for this position. We are seeking a professional who can guide MA in I/O Psychology student recruitment and selection, onboarding and socialization, career development and placement, and alumni relations.

Minimum Experience / Education:

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned masters and/or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

Required qualifications:

M.A. in I/O Psychology or related field; related teaching experience at the undergraduate level; evidence of the ability to interact and communicate effectively with students of diverse backgrounds. A Ph.D. degree in I/O Psychology or a related field is required for the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor.

Preferred qualifications:

The successful applicant will be joining a diverse group of faculty who value teaching, research, social improvement via practice, and service. The ideal candidate brings:

• A track record of distinguished teaching and engaging students.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas)

• Ability to teach core courses such as I/O Psychology, Methods, and other content areas.