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Assistant Professor of Psychological Science
Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Department: Psychological Science
Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Assistant Professor of Psychological Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology position. Eastern is Connecticut's Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.
Qualifications: PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or related field (ABD considered but PhD needs to be in hand by August 2027).
Position Description: The Department of Psychological Science is pleased to announce a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2027. Eastern is Connecticut's only public liberal arts university, and Psychology is among the largest majors on campus. This position requires teaching courses in our Industrial-Organizational Psychology Concentration (e.g., Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Groups & Teams, Leadership), the department's Research Methods sequence (Behavioral Science Statistics, Research Methods I & II) as well as meeting other departmental needs (e.g., General Psychology, courses in the Eastern's Liberal Arts Core, and courses in the candidate's specialty area). This position will support the Physical Education program through our Groups & Teams course and our graduate program in HR Management. There is potential for the candidate to contribute to development of stackable Graduate Certificate Programs in Management and related fields/specializations (e.g. Healthcare, HR).
Candidates with research and practice interests involving AI implementation will be given preference, but candidates from all areas of I-O will be considered. Candidates should demonstrate potential for teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, especially with first-generation students. Those willing to mentor students in their research are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates will be expected to contribute to the service needs of the Department and University.
To Apply: Applicants should upload a letter of application/cover letter in assigned field. Additionally, upload curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy; diversity, equity, and inclusion statement; research statement; evidence of teaching ability and three letters of recommendation as one document to JazzHR resume field at Assistant Professor of Psychological Science - Eastern CT State University - Career Page. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Compensation and Employee Benefits
The Assistant Professor - Industrial-Organizational Psychology is compensated at the Assistant Professor salary level in accordance with Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP).
For more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern.
The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits. Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.
Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: 860-465-5112 or via email at: [email protected].