Industrial Organizational Psychology Jobs & Career Guide 2023
What Is an Industrial Psychologist?
An Industrial-Organizational (IO) psychologist applies psychological principles and research methods to the workplace to improve productivity, health, and the quality of work life.
They focus on issues such as employee selection, organizational development, performance management, training, and work-life balance.
IO psychologists work in a variety of settings, including businesses, government agencies, and academic institutions, using their expertise to enhance both organizational performance and employee satisfaction and well-being.
Their work often involves conducting assessments, developing interventions, and advising on human resources policies and organizational practices.
What Skills are Required in Industrial/Organizational Psychology?
Industrial/Organizational Psychologists should have a strong background in psychology. They must possess a firm understanding of psychological theory and understand human behavior. Industrial/Organizational Psychologists must have a solid understanding of social and cultural issues and they need to have strong teamworking skills. They must be critical thinkers and utilize logic and reason to identify employee and employer strengths and weaknesses.
Industrial/Organizational Psychologists should possess emotional intelligence and the ability to respond compassionately to diverse personalities. They must also gather and review data and communicate well to employers and employees. Industrial/Organizational Psychologists should be able to evaluate human behavior and how different personality types work or don’t work well with one another.
Latest Organizational Psychologist Job Listings
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Assistant Professor-School Psychology, Tenure Track | Radford University | Virginia US | 12/06/2024 |
The Department of Psychology in the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences at Radford University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in School Psychology within our M.S./Ed.S. program starting in the Fall of 2025. Area of specialization is open. Responsibilities of this position include: 1) teaching graduate courses in our NASP recognized school psychology program as well as serving as a mentor to graduate students in a program that … More | |||
School Psychology Tenure Track Assistant Professor | Central Michigan University | Mt Pleasant, Michigan US | 11/22/2024 |
The Department of Psychology at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenuretrack position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August, 2025. The successful candidate will join our School Psychology Programs as well as a department with 22 faculty members. Responsibilities include (a.) teaching graduate and undergraduate courses; (b.) advising graduate and undergraduate student research; (c.) maintaining an independent program of scholarly research; and (d.) providing … More | |||
School Psychology Tenure Track Assistant Professor | Central Michigan University | Mt Pleasant, Michigan US | 11/21/2024 |
The Department of Psychology at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenuretrack position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August, 2025. The successful candidate will join our School Psychology Programs as well as a department with 22 faculty members. Responsibilities include (a.) teaching graduate and undergraduate courses; (b.) advising graduate and undergraduate student research; (c.) maintaining an independent program of scholarly research; and (d.) providing … More | |||
Tenure Track/Tenured Faculty in Industrial/Organizational Psychology | Old Dominion University | Norfolk, Virginia US | 11/20/2024 |
Tenure Track/Tenured Faculty in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3 Positions) Position Numbers: F0084A1, F0415A1, F0524A1 Department of Psychology / College of Sciences Old Dominion University The Department of Psychology in the College of Sciences at Old Dominion University (ODU) … More | |||
Department Chair and Professor of Psychology | The University of Tulsa | Tulsa, Oklahoma US | 11/05/2024 |
Department Chair and Professor of PsychologyJob DescriptionThe Department of Psychology at the University of Tulsa is seeking an accomplished and enthusiastic individual eligible to be hired at the rank of Professor (with tenure) to serve as the Psychology Department Chair. With an endowment in excess of $1.3 billion, the University of Tulsa is experiencing significant transformation, including a new strategic plan that plans to leverage the Universitys strengths to become a top … More | |||
Assistant Professor, Industrial-Organizational Psychology R-1437 | Louisiana Tech University | Ruston, Louisiana US | 10/30/2024 |
Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University. The Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences at Louisiana Tech invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Industrial-Organizational Psychology to begin Fall 2025. The position involves graduate teaching and mentoring at both the doctoral and masters level, productive research activity, and service to the department, college, university, and profession. The successful … More |
Position The Department of Psychology in the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences at Radford University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in School Psychology within our M.S./Ed.S. program starting in the Fall of 2025. Area of specialization is open. Responsibilities of this position include: 1) teaching graduate courses in our NASP recognized school psychology program as well as serving as a mentor to graduate students in a program that … More Company Radford University Location Virginia US Posted 12/06/2024 | |||
Position The Department of Psychology at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenuretrack position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August, 2025. The successful candidate will join our School Psychology Programs as well as a department with 22 faculty members. Responsibilities include (a.) teaching graduate and undergraduate courses; (b.) advising graduate and undergraduate student research; (c.) maintaining an independent program of scholarly research; and (d.) providing … More Company Central Michigan University Location Mt Pleasant, Michigan US Posted 11/22/2024 | |||
Position The Department of Psychology at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenuretrack position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August, 2025. The successful candidate will join our School Psychology Programs as well as a department with 22 faculty members. Responsibilities include (a.) teaching graduate and undergraduate courses; (b.) advising graduate and undergraduate student research; (c.) maintaining an independent program of scholarly research; and (d.) providing … More Company Central Michigan University Location Mt Pleasant, Michigan US Posted 11/21/2024 | |||
Position Tenure Track/Tenured Faculty in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3 Positions) Position Numbers: F0084A1, F0415A1, F0524A1 Department of Psychology / College of Sciences Old Dominion University The Department of Psychology in the College of Sciences at Old Dominion University (ODU) … More Company Old Dominion University Location Norfolk, Virginia US Posted 11/20/2024 | |||
Position Department Chair and Professor of PsychologyJob DescriptionThe Department of Psychology at the University of Tulsa is seeking an accomplished and enthusiastic individual eligible to be hired at the rank of Professor (with tenure) to serve as the Psychology Department Chair. With an endowment in excess of $1.3 billion, the University of Tulsa is experiencing significant transformation, including a new strategic plan that plans to leverage the Universitys strengths to become a top … More Company The University of Tulsa Location Tulsa, Oklahoma US Posted 11/05/2024 | |||
Position Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University. The Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences at Louisiana Tech invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Industrial-Organizational Psychology to begin Fall 2025. The position involves graduate teaching and mentoring at both the doctoral and masters level, productive research activity, and service to the department, college, university, and profession. The successful … More Company Louisiana Tech University Location Ruston, Louisiana US Posted 10/30/2024 |