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

The Department of Psychological Science is an academic community of teacher/scholars and doctoral, master's, and undergraduate students engaged in advancing the discovery, dissemination, and application of knowledge in traditional areas of Psychology in general and applied areas of Psychology in particular. The Department of Psychological Science seeks to provide quality undergraduate education and to attain national and international recognition for research and graduate training in Health Psychology and Organizational Sciences. We strive to achieve our mission in order to 1) prepare students for careers in science and professional practice in Health Psychology and Organizational Science; 2) advance basic and applied psychological research; and 3) build connections with and make contributions that benefit our local community.

The Department of Psychological Science, which has one of the most popular undergraduate majors on campus, offers a BS degree and MA degrees in general and industrial/organizational psychology. The Department is home to the interdisciplinary Health Psychology Ph.D. program, and its faculty are central to the Organizational Science Ph.D. program. Department faculty and students collaborate with scholars across the university, including across our college as well as the College of Health and Human Services, the Belk College of Business, and the Cato College of Education

As the largest and most academically diverse college at UNC Charlotte, the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences houses 14 departments, 13 interdisciplinary programs, and 7 applied centers. We offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs with extensive honors and early-entry options. The College plays a pivotal role in delivering on the university's goals in the areas of research excellence, student success and experience, and community engagement. Through their scholarship and teaching, the College's 350+ faculty members seek to deepen our understanding of complex problems and lead the university in interdisciplinary collaboration.

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The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Non-Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate teaching goals.

Teaching - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, and grading student work.

If conducting or supporting research is an element of the work required in this position, then the following statement is applicable: This position is subject to research-security screening. As part of the application, applicants must disclose, either in their CV or in a separate document submitted with the application, all current appointments or affiliations with foreign institutions or organizations, foreign research support, and ongoing research collaborations with foreign institutions, organizations, or their personnel. Before candidates advance to an on-campus interview, the university will review this information and other publicly available information for relationships involving institutions on the current Section 1286 list and any other applicable U.S. restricted-party lists. A disclosed or identified relationship does not automatically disqualify a candidate. As a condition of employment, a selected candidate must resolve any relationship the university determines would violate applicable law or sponsor requirements or materially impair the candidate's or the university's eligibility for federal funding.

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.

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

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.

The Department of Psychological Science at the University of North Carolina Charlotte ( https://psych.charlotte.edu/) is seeking candidates in the area of Industrial/Organizational (I/O) psychology for a non-tenure track position at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor to begin on August 16, 2027. The maximum beginning salary is $68,000, commensurate with qualifications.

Applications must be submitted electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu/ (position number: #3788). Please attach the following documents with your electronic application: (1) a letter of interest in the position explaining how you meet the requirements, (2) a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, (3) curriculum vitae, (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), (5) copy of graduate transcripts, and (6) names and contact information for three individuals who could serve as references (and, if necessary, provide letters of recommendation). Finalists will be asked during their screening interview to discuss how their teaching practices engage students of different ages, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, identities, and abilities, helping to remove barriers in order to ensure the success of all students regardless of their entry pathway into the university. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Finalists will be asked to discuss how their teaching practices engage, include, and eliminate barriers to learning for UNC Charlotte students, and how their educational approach helps increase the engagement and success of all students regardless of their entry pathway into the university. The candidate selected for this position will be required to submit their official transcripts of their highest degree upon hire. Rank is dependent upon education and experience. The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check. Hiring is subject to budget availability.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.

Please contact the search committee Chair, Dr. Anita Blanchard (Anita.Blanchard@charlotte.edu) with any questions about the position or the application process.