Position Information Position Information Default Section EEO Statement Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer. Faculty Rank or Job Title Open Rank AssistantAssociateProfessor Human Factors Psychology Revised Job Category FacultyInstructional Department Psychology EEO number 26Y056 Position FTE 100 Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate Negotiable- based on rank Salary Band FA NA Job SummaryBasic Function The Department of Psychology seeks applicants for a tenure-track Open Rank position in Human Factors HF Psychology to begin 812026. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or related discipline with training in HF Psychology. The area of specialty is open. ABD candidates will be considered but must have fulfilled requirements for the Ph.D. by the start date or the offer will be withdrawn. Candidates at the assistant professor level must be actively engaged in research and show promise of establishing an externally funded research program. Candidates at the associate or full professor level must be actively engaged in research and have demonstrated ability to obtain external funding commensurate with their rank. Areas of particular interest include but are not limited to AI cognitive modeling interface design and sustainability. The Department of Psychology is housed in the College of Science and Mathematics offers a Ph.D. and M.S. in Human Factors and IO Psychology and has a large undergraduate BA and BS program including 5 undergraduate concentration areas 1 Industrial Organizational 2 Clinical Psychology 3 Cognition and Perception 4 Behavioral Neuroscience and 5 Pre-Health. Candidates will be expected to teach a mix of undergraduate courses e.g. courses related to HF cognition research methods and graduate courses e.g. courses related to HF psychology human and AI teaming situated cognition and data analytics. Additional opportunities for teaching are available through the interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Biomedical Sciences BMS within the College of Science and Mathematics. Also research collaborations are available with other colleges e.g. the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences. Further the proximity of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base WPAFB facilitates collaborations with Air Force Research Laboratory AFRL scientists in the Human Performance Directorate and the Human-Centered Sciences Lab and other collaborators are housed on our campus. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue a research agenda compatible with AFRL research interests in order to build on the departments existing strong collaborations with WPAFB.Wright State University is highly focused on student success is nationally recognized for accessibility and was recognized in 2022 in US News in their newest category Social Mobility. For more information on our department affiliated programs and faculty research interests go to httpsscience-math.wright.edupsychology. Located in southwest Ohio and a short drive to Columbus or Cincinnati the Dayton Ohio metro area offers quality of life with extensive parks and outdoor activities e.g. on the rivers and hikingbiking trails easy access to local urban amenities ranging from good restaurants to Dayton Dragons baseball good schools and an affordable cost of living. Minimum Qualifications To qualify at any rank Must have a Human Factors and Ergonomics Society HFES or related professional organizational membership. To qualify for Assistant Professor the candidate must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or related discipline. ABD candidates will be considered but must have fulfilled requirements for the Ph.D. by the start date or the offer will be withdrawn. meet the minimum qualifications listed above. To qualify for Associate Professor the candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in Psychology or related discipline and academic qualifications for appointment at the rank of associate professor. In addition the candidate must have a record of sustained and high-quality teaching and scholarship. To qualify for Professor the candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in Psychology or related discipline and academic qualifications for appointment at the rank of professor. In addition the candidate must have a record of sustained and superior teaching and scholarship. Preferred Qualifications Assistant professor Area of specialization in Human Factors Psychology or closely related discipline. Previously established independent research program. Previous teaching experience. A research agenda compatible with AFRL is strongly preferred. Evidence of previous funding. Associate professor or professor Area of specialization in Human Factors Psychology or closely related discipline. Evidence of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level. A research agenda compatible with AFRL is strongly preferred. Evidence of previous funding. Essential Functions and percent of time Teach graduate and undergraduate classes mentor graduate students and establish an independent program of research that has the potential for external funding.Time allocation40 Research Active engagement in research with the potential for external funding. Mentor graduate students.40 Instruction of courses Instruct graduate and undergraduate courses. May include evening or online courses. Teaching load subject to satisfactory progress towards tenure.20 ServiceServe on a department college or university committee e.g. relating to curriculum attend student events e.g. Psi ChiPsych Club andor other student interactions outside the classroom e.g. talking with students about researchpracticum opportunities grad school. Essential Functions and percent of time contd Non-Essential Functions and percent of time Working Conditions To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations it is the policy of Wright State University before making an employment offer conduct various background checks such as a criminal record credit history when job related andor education verifications. Additionally an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime except for minor vehicle violations. Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at httpwww.wright.eduhuman-resources.Effective July 1 2017 per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use including the sale advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities on all university owned or leased grounds university owned or operated residence halls and apartments and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students faculty staff visitors consultants vendors patients volunteers and contractor employees. Special Instructions to Applicants Three letters of reference will be requested once the applicant reaches that stage of consideration. Posting Date 10072025 First Consideration Date 12232025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk . Do you or will you have a PhD in Psychology or related discipline by start date Yes No How did you hear about this position at Wright State University Please check all that apply. WSU Careers website Academic Careers Academic Keys Chronicle Diversity in Higher Ed Diverse Issues in Higher Ed Facebook HBCU Higher Ed Jobs Inside Higher Ed LinkedIn Social Media Personal referral Women in Higher Ed Other Job Fair or Hiring Event Required Documents Required Documents Cover Letter ResumeCV References Research Statement Teaching Statement Copies of Transcripts Optional Documents Other Document 1 Other Document 2