Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure System

Working/Functional Title

Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure System

Position Summary

Michigan State University actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

The Department of Psychology at Michigan State University is recruiting a faculty member with expertise in industrial and organizational psychology or a related field for a tenure system appointment at an advanced assistant or at the associate professor level starting Fall 2027. The ideal candidate will have established a strong program of visible research, a history of (or clear potential for) external funding, a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in mentoring graduate students. We are particularly interested in applicants whose research focuses on issues related to workforce health and well-being, leadership, motivation, selection, teams, work redesign, workforce development, and data science applications to the workplace. In addition, the College of Social Science at Michigan State University sponsors a cross-disciplinary initiative related to the Future of Work and scholars who can contribute to this thematic area are also encouraged to apply.

The candidate recruited for this position would join an active, intellectually diverse, and productive group of scholars interested in work behavior in the Department of Psychology (https://psychology.msu.edu/programs/organizational/index.html) as well as elsewhere in the College of Social Science and the university. Due to the diversity of our interests, graduate students in Psychology at Michigan State University are exposed to a variety of ways of thinking and methodologies for conducting research, and our faculty pursue ideas that cross the boundaries separating conventional domains of research. For more information about the department, please visit: https://psychology.msu.edu/index.html

Please note that this is a union position represented by the Union of Tenure System Faculty (UTSF). The university is working with the union to establish a collective bargaining agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Psychology or related field

Minimum Requirements

Ph.D. in psychology or related field and experience in a faculty position

Required Application Materials

1. Cover Letter
2. CV
3. Statement of research interests
4. Statement of teaching interests
5. Names and contact information for three references

Special Instructions

Applicants must complete an online application at https://careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/listing/ (Job number: 1149379). Consideration of applications will begin on September 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries regarding this position should be directed to Dr. Daisy Chang at cchang@msu.edu

Review of Applications Begins On

09/15/2026

Website

https://psychology.msu.edu/index.html

Department Statement

The Department of Psychology is dedicated to advancing psychological science through multidisciplinary research and providing a world-class education for our undergraduate and graduate students. As part of the College of Social Science at a land grant university, our department’s broader mission is to conduct research that transforms lives and inspires leaders on our campus, in Michigan communities, and across the world.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.