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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Adjunct Faculty – Management & Entrepreneurship, School of Business | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, Virginia US | 10/17/2024 |
The Department of Management & Entrepreneurship in the School of Business at Virginia Commonwealth University is recruiting a pool of adjunct faculty applicants to teach for the 2023-2024 academic year. Should funding for such adjunct teaching positions become available, the Department of Management will contact persons in the pool whose credentials match our teaching needs. This pool will be accessed only when an opening arises.This posting will remain active until June 30, 2024. After … More | |||
Student & Post-Doctoral Research Fellow | Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area | Virginia US | 10/17/2024 |
Our mission at the Consortium Research Fellows Program (CRFP) is to link graduate students and post-doctoral fellows with experts in military focused applied research. Our fellowships provide a broad continuum of research experiences, from new graduate students working closely with senior mentors who provide guidance and learning opportunities to self-directed, complex research projects for post-doctoral fellows. The CRFP provides well-compensated, long-term research fellowships that allow … More | |||
Advanced Associate/Full Professor in Psychology | Arizona State University | Arizona US | 10/16/2024 |
Position Description:The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University (ASU) is seeking a full-time, benefits-eligible, tenured Advance Associate or Full Professor in Psychology whose research focuses on organizational science, defined broadly as the study of structures, behaviors, and dynamics of groups. Areas of particular interest include (but are not limited to) digital/cyberpsychology, … More | |||
Organizational Change Management Analyst | Leidos | Remote, US | 10/16/2024 |
The Leidos CIO Services Organizational Change Management (OCM) team is seeking an OCM Analyst. The OCM Team plays a vital role in driving successful transitions by planning, developing, executing, and leading the implementation of training and change management programs for various IT and cybersecurity projects to Leidos 50,000+ employees worldwide.Key Responsibilities:Change Management Analysis: Identify and analyze potential change impacts to people, processes, … More | |||
Senior Lead Business Execution Consultant | Wells Fargo | Westlake, Texas US | 10/16/2024 |
About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead with a passion for team and cultural development across the Chief Technology Office. This person will take ownership and drive successful execution of strategic initiatives that enhance team dynamics, strengthen organizational culture, improve overall employee engagement, and ensure that team morale, productivity, and operational efficiency are optimized. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in transformation … More | |||
County Labor Relations Chief | County of San Bernardino | San Bernardino, California US | 10/15/2024 |
JOB TITLE: County Labor Relations Chief AGENCY: San Bernardino County LOCATION: San Bernardino, CA FILING DEADLINE: November 15, 2024 SALARY RANGE: $172,224 $245,190.40 Annually The Position We are a forward-thinking organization where innovation and service to our community are central to our culture and operations. We are in search of a Labor … More | |||
Senior Director, HRBP- Tech | Capital One | McLean, Virginia US | 10/15/2024 |
Overview Center 3 (19075), United States of America, McLean, VirginiaSenior Director, HRBP- TechOverview:Are you interested in joining a team of best-in-class HR leaders who enable game-changing business results by providing programs and solutions that unleash greatness in our associates? At Capital One, you have the opportunity to work in an environment in which the business truly values strategic HR partnership and results. If you have a passion … More | |||
Campus Graduate – 2025 Global Servicing & Business Strategy Summer Internship Phoenix, AZ | Amex | Phoenix, Arizona US | 10/15/2024 |
You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back. With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally … More |
Position The Department of Management & Entrepreneurship in the School of Business at Virginia Commonwealth University is recruiting a pool of adjunct faculty applicants to teach for the 2023-2024 academic year. Should funding for such adjunct teaching positions become available, the Department of Management will contact persons in the pool whose credentials match our teaching needs. This pool will be accessed only when an opening arises.This posting will remain active until June 30, 2024. After … More Company Virginia Commonwealth University Location Richmond, Virginia US Posted 10/17/2024 | |||
Position Our mission at the Consortium Research Fellows Program (CRFP) is to link graduate students and post-doctoral fellows with experts in military focused applied research. Our fellowships provide a broad continuum of research experiences, from new graduate students working closely with senior mentors who provide guidance and learning opportunities to self-directed, complex research projects for post-doctoral fellows. The CRFP provides well-compensated, long-term research fellowships that allow … More Company Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area Location Virginia US Posted 10/17/2024 | |||
Position Position Description:The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University (ASU) is seeking a full-time, benefits-eligible, tenured Advance Associate or Full Professor in Psychology whose research focuses on organizational science, defined broadly as the study of structures, behaviors, and dynamics of groups. Areas of particular interest include (but are not limited to) digital/cyberpsychology, … More Company Arizona State University Location Arizona US Posted 10/16/2024 | |||
Position The Leidos CIO Services Organizational Change Management (OCM) team is seeking an OCM Analyst. The OCM Team plays a vital role in driving successful transitions by planning, developing, executing, and leading the implementation of training and change management programs for various IT and cybersecurity projects to Leidos 50,000+ employees worldwide.Key Responsibilities:Change Management Analysis: Identify and analyze potential change impacts to people, processes, … More Company Leidos Location Remote, US Posted 10/16/2024 | |||
Position About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead with a passion for team and cultural development across the Chief Technology Office. This person will take ownership and drive successful execution of strategic initiatives that enhance team dynamics, strengthen organizational culture, improve overall employee engagement, and ensure that team morale, productivity, and operational efficiency are optimized. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in transformation … More Company Wells Fargo Location Westlake, Texas US Posted 10/16/2024 | |||
Position JOB TITLE: County Labor Relations Chief AGENCY: San Bernardino County LOCATION: San Bernardino, CA FILING DEADLINE: November 15, 2024 SALARY RANGE: $172,224 $245,190.40 Annually The Position We are a forward-thinking organization where innovation and service to our community are central to our culture and operations. We are in search of a Labor … More Company County of San Bernardino Location San Bernardino, California US Posted 10/15/2024 | |||
Position Overview Center 3 (19075), United States of America, McLean, VirginiaSenior Director, HRBP- TechOverview:Are you interested in joining a team of best-in-class HR leaders who enable game-changing business results by providing programs and solutions that unleash greatness in our associates? At Capital One, you have the opportunity to work in an environment in which the business truly values strategic HR partnership and results. If you have a passion … More Company Capital One Location McLean, Virginia US Posted 10/15/2024 | |||
Position You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back. With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally … More Company Amex Location Phoenix, Arizona US Posted 10/15/2024 |