Description

Summary and Purpose of Position

The Industrial-Organizational Psychology Area in the Department of Psychology within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Albany, is seeking applicants for a Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth plus (PRODiG+) Postdoctoral Fellow in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. The Postdoctoral fellow will work with one or more faculty members on their ongoing research. The position title will be Visiting Assistant Professor or Postdoctoral Associate depending on the background and experience of the candidate.  This is a 12-month position that is expected to be two years in duration and may lead to a potential appointment of a tenure track faculty position.  Additional information on the PRODiG+ Fellowship can be found at https://www.suny.edu/prodig-plus/fellowship/.

Although the areas of research specialization within I-O psychology are open, successful candidates will show a commitment to producing high-impact research that complements the program’s and the department’s existing areas of expertise. The Fellow will work closely with other faculty to advance their personal research portfolio with journal publications, presentations at national/international conferences, and grant proposal development.

The Visiting Assistant Professor or Postdoctoral Associate will be mentored by experienced faculty and will have access to campus resources for both research and teaching skill development.

About the University at Albany

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service engages a diverse student body of more than 17,900 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses. Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, Montreal, and the Adirondacks. 

About the College of Arts and Sciences:

The Department of Psychology is based in the College of Arts and Sciences. The College of Arts and Sciences is a diverse community of exceptional scholars working together toward the common goal of excellence in the pursuit of knowledge, both for its own sake and in service to society. Arts and Sciences is the University's largest academic unit and provides the liberal arts foundation for a UAlbany education. In our programs, students explore big ideas and timely, important problems; unleash their creativity and develop their aesthetic sensibility; investigate and analyze the natural world; and develop the flexible intellect required to be engaged local and global citizens. 

Requirements

Primary Responsibilities:

Research: The Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP)/Postdoctoral Associate (PA) will perform research in Industrial and Organizational Psychology under the mentorship of a current faculty member, with the goal of developing an independent research program. The Fellow is expected to work as part of a collaborative research team. The Fellow may also collaborate with other faculty across the Department, College, and University as appropriate for their interests and specializations. Faculty at University at Albany conduct high-impact qualitative and quantitative research across a broad spectrum of domains. The Fellow is expected to publish high-impact papers in peer-reviewed journals in their area(s) of expertise as it relates to I-O psychology. 

Teaching: The position will include some teaching responsibilities as determined by the department, which may include introductory courses as well as upper-level courses. Additionally, the Fellow may contribute to Graduate seminars in their area of specialty. The I-O area at University at Albany has robust MA and PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology programs. The Fellow may teach in these programs and/or at the undergraduate level.

Application Instructions:

1. CV
2. Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications
3. Research Statement
4. In 750 words or less, please submit an essay in response to the prompt: “Please describe how you’ve engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Examples could include personal, academic, and/or work experience and may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/ community service; or related experience/ expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.” Candidates are encouraged to share an experience where they have furthered DEI-related initiatives and programs and a commitment to continuing those efforts in the campus community. 
5. Contact information for three references.

The PRODiG+ Fellowship is open to any and all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria.