Job Description Summary

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AT COLLEGE PARK has as an opening for an Assistant Professor (non-tenure track), professional track faculty member in Masters of Professional Studies (MPS) in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

Organization's Summary Statement:

The University of Maryland’s Industrial/Organizational Psychology Master’s program is a nationally ranked IO Master’s program. The UMD IO Master’s program affords opportunities to students inside and outside the classroom through: courses focused on building applied skills, student mentorship, special interest workshops and webinars, and the chance to grow applied skills through experiential opportunities. There are three principles that guide the UMD IO Master’s program: collaborative culture, growth and development, and diversity. The foci of the faculty are to: help students fully engage in the scientist/practitioner model, develop applied and practical skills, and uphold the importance of community. Applicants can view a full description of the Master’s in Industrial Organizational Psychology program at Maryland at https://iop.umd.edu/.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The UMD IO Master’s program welcomes applicants who have a strong desire to teach, contribute to student development, and participate in and lead program development initiatives. Primary faculty responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Teaching in the UMD IO Master’s program
• Course design and development
• Participation in expanding and implementing of program initiatives, such as certifications
• Student development
• Assisting in establishing partnerships with local organizations
• Attending events hosted by the UMD IO Master’s program, such as new student orientation, graduation events, program networking socials, etc.

The UMD IO Master’s program has approximately 25-30 students in each cohort, with two cohorts accepted a year. Classes are taught along two modalities: 1) fully online live, synchronous classes; and 2) hybrid model, such that half of the required course hours are taught in-person and half are taught online though the learning management system. Courses are taught year-round on a 12-week term calendar, with in-person classes taking place on the College Park campus. If the department has available courses in a semester, the faculty member may also have the opportunity, if desired, to teach undergraduate students, for up to two additional courses a year. This position begins with a one-year 12-month appointment subject to renewal based on performance and funding. Following the successful completion of the initial contract, contracts may be expanded to a three-year appointment. The position is available at 80% FTE.

We are particularly interested in applicants who have expertise in:
• Fundamentals of business
• Training and development
• Performance management
• Organizational change and development
• Foundational and advanced quantitative methods
• Applied research methods

Required Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this position will have: (1) a doctoral degree from an Industrial/ Organizational Psychology program, Business program (or similar area of focus); (2) a desire to work on program development initiatives (3) an active interest in mentoring and advising graduate students; (4) a demonstrated record of strong teaching abilities; and (5) availability to teach courses in the evening hours.

Preferences:

Experience in an applied setting related to IO psychology is desired.

Additional Job Details

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Department

BSOS-Psychology

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$118,000 to $120,000

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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