Prog Dir, Grad Prog Indust/Organization Psych

PCN 3002

Position Overview:

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Merrimack College invites applications for a full-time, open rank non-tenure track faculty position to serve as Program Director of the new Graduate Program in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology, beginning Fall 2027.

This position is a 9-month appointment including teaching and administrative responsibilities. The successful candidate will teach 12 credit hours per semester in the I/O graduate program and undergraduate psychology curriculum, while providing leadership and direction for the growth of the new graduate program.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and related areas;

• Provide academic leadership as the Program Director, including but not limited to curriculum development, program assessment, and accreditation preparation;

• Partner with graduate admissions and marketing to recruit, mentor, and advise graduate students in the I/O program;

• Collaborate with faculty, administration, and industry partners to expand internship, practicum, and applied research opportunities;

• Support program growth and innovation through outreach, marketing, and community partnerships; and

• Participate in departmental, school, and college service.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or closely related fields (ABD candidates with expected completion before August 2027 will be considered).

• Commitment to teaching excellence at the graduate and/or undergraduate level.

• Demonstrated administrative or leadership experience, preferably in higher education or program development.

• Active engagement in the field of I/O Psychology (e.g., applied practice, research, consulting).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and/or directing graduate programs.

• Applied industry experience in I/O Psychology.

• Commitment to building partnerships with external organizations for internships, training, or applied research.

• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in developing partnerships and initiatives with business school programs and faculty.

• Interest in the evolving role of technology in the workplace, including how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence will shape the future of work, organizations, and workforce development.

Application Materials Should Include:

• Curriculum vitae

• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and experience associated with key responsibilities for the position including teaching philosophy and evaluations.

• Contact information for three professional references (name, title, address, phone number, email address). Applicants will be notified before references are contacted.

For questions related to application submission, please contact Dr. Jimmy Franco via email at francoj@merrimack.edu. Applications will be reviewed immediately and priority given to those received by October 15, 2026.

Compensation

The expected 9-month base salary range (paid over 12 months) for the Assistant Professor of Practice is $78,000-$90,000; for the Associate Professor of Practice is $90,000-$100,000. The actual pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, candidate qualifications and prior experience, scope of responsibilities, internal equity, and market considerations.

Work Location

This position may be performed fully on campus or in a remote capacity, with occasional

on-campus work as needed and determined in coordination with the supervisor.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check. 

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.  

Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission. All candidates should describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our mission.

About Merrimack College

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,100 undergraduate, 2,500 graduate students and 50 doctoral students from 48 states and 63 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has six schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, the Girard school of business and the graduate school of counseling and social work. The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 38th in the Regional Universities North category in 2026. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.