Assistant Professor of Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Title: CGU-Assistant Professor of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Tenure-Track)

Location: Harper Hall - LC20601

time type

Full time

job requisition id

REQ-7617

Job Description:

Job Posting Location:

Claremont, CA

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $100,000 - $125,000 per year.

Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation

Assistant Professor of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Tenure-Track)

The Division of Behavioral and Organization Sciences (DBOS) at Claremont Graduate University is seeking to fill a tenure track faculty position for an Assistant Professor of Industrial and Organizational Psychology commencing July 1, 2026. CGU is home to the largest Organizational Psychology graduate programs in Southern California and is a recognized leader in Positive Psychology. This full-time, tenure-track faculty position is dedicated to advancing graduate education, scholarship, and service across our organizational psychology programs.

The faculty member will be expected to conduct and publish high-quality, peer-reviewed research in I/O psychology or closely related fields, seek external funding, and present findings at academic conferences. The position includes mentoring and advising graduate students on thesis and dissertation projects, supporting their professional development and career readiness. Service responsibilities include serving on departmental, school, and university committees, contributing to program development, and engaging with professional organizations.

In addition to research, the successful candidate will teach graduate-level courses in industrial and organizational psychology, with particular emphasis on personnel selection, training and development, and performance management. We seek a scholar who can develop new courses and update existing curriculum to reflect current research, practice trends, and accreditation requirements. The faculty member will design and deliver engaging in-person, hybrid, and online learning experiences, ensuring equitable experiences for all learners across multiple modalities.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology or closely related discipline. Candidates with a doctorate in a related field must be prepared to teach industrial psychology courses such as personnel selection, training and development, and performance management. The successful candidate must demonstrate an active research agenda with evidence of publications in peer-reviewed outlets, at least three years of teaching experience in higher education, and a collaborative approach to department initiatives and professional service. We particularly value candidates whose research considers underrepresented communities and who demonstrate commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments.

This position requires teaching and mentoring in multiple modalities (in-person, hybrid, and online) with the ability to be physically present on campus as needed. Some courses or student meetings may be scheduled in the evening, depending on program needs. Occasional travel may be required for research, professional development, or conference presentations.

The DBOS offers MA, PsyD, and PhD degrees in industrial/organizational psychology, organizational behavior, and positive organizational psychology. DBOS also offers programs in applied social psychology, positive developmental psychology, evaluation, and user experience. The organizational psychology faculty includes Michelle Bligh, Jessica Diaz, Stewart Donaldson, Stephen Gilliland, Gloria Gonzales-Morales, and Becky Reichard. Some faculty in organizational psychology also have dual appointments in the Drucker School of Management. DBOS is a strong, collegial community of 20 core faculty, roughly half tenure-track and half professors of practice and research professors.

CGU is an independent institution devoted entirely to graduate study. The city of Claremont is a charming small town located 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles and less than 50 miles from Southern California beaches. CGU is a member of The Claremont Colleges, a highly regarded cluster of seven independent colleges. Across the Claremont Colleges, there are more than 50 extended faculty who contribute to the graduate programs in DBOS.

Claremont Graduate University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law.

CGU values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a culture that embraces open exchange and advancement of ideas, collaboration, innovation, and justice. CGU locates diversity as an essential component of its institutional mission. To attract the best and the brightest, to solve humanity’s most pressing problems, to foster a community of life-long learners who make a difference in the world, CGU is committed to the inherent value of diversity. Candidates who can contribute to that value are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area via diversity statements.