Assistant/Associate Professor in Industrial Organizational Behavior Management

Assistant/Associate Professor in Industrial Organizational Behavior Management Assistant or Associate
Professor
Department of
Psychology
College of Arts and
Sciences
Western Michigan University invites applications for the
position of tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor to join
our Industrial Organizational Behavior Management program in the
Department of Psychology. The program is proud of its 40-year
history in applying behavior analysis to workplace settings and is
looking for qualified candidates who are interested in contributing
to the future success of the department to further our quest for
continuous quality improvement. This program is part of a 50-year
legacy of behavior analysis within the Department of Psychology.
Our faculty train masters and doctoral-level practitioners,
scholars, and leaders in the field of organizational behavior
management (OBM) and evidence-based environmental-change
strategies. Our goal is to find candidates who have interest in and
can contribute to the highest quality in training for the next
generation of OBM professionals and scholars. Many areas of
teaching and scholarly activities could contribute to this goal. We
welcome applications from candidates with expertise in a variety of
research areas that fit a practitioner-training model.
Major Responsibilities:

Develop in-person, online, and blended courses related to
organizational behavior management at the graduate level
Contribute to curricular innovations that complement the needs
of the Industrial Organizational Behavior Management program
Chair and serve on thesis and dissertation committees
Advise/mentor graduate students, teach undergraduate and
graduate courses, supervise practicum, and conduct research
Develop a productive line of research as evidenced by high
quality peer-reviewed publications
Provide appropriate service to the department, college and
university
Minimum Qualifications

Evidence of commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity
through publications, teaching, and/or service in applied or
academic settings
A doctoral degree in behavior analysis, psychology, or a
related discipline awarded by August 20, 2022.
Knowledge of a radical behaviorism philosophy demonstrated
through peer-reviewed publications
Preferred Qualifications

Research experience and scholarly publications, particularly
those related to organizational behavior management and building
inclusive environments
Experience supervising or mentoring undergraduate or graduate
level projects, theses, or dissertations
Experience teaching and designing courses in organizational
behavior management, behavior analysis, and psychology at the
undergraduate and graduate levels, in-person, online and/or
blended
Record of building and maintaining successful community and
corporate partnerships
The University: Western Michigan University
(WMU), located in Southwest Michigan, is a vibrant, nationally
recognized student-centered research institution with an enrollment
of over 19,000. WMU delivers high-quality undergraduate
instruction, has a strong graduate division, and fosters
significant research activities. The Carnegie Foundation for the
Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU among the 76 public
institutions in the nation designated as research universities with
high research activities. Western Michigan University is a globally
engaged university that promotes success for learners at all levels
and stands out among America's more than 4,600 public and private
degree-granting colleges and universities. The university has
invested in efforts to promote a welcoming, inclusive, equitable
and diverse community, via our Racial Justice Advisory Committee,
Native American Affairs, Council, President Montgomery's
Mountaintop Initiative, participation in the ASPIRE IChange Network
and as an NSF ADVANCE campus.
INSIGHT into Diversity consistently honors
WMU for its outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Military Times ranks WMU among the best
institutions for veterans, and WMU is the only Michigan school to
appear on all nine years of its annual Best for Vets list.
U.S. Department of State data shows that
WMU was No. 6 among producers of American Fulbright Scholars in
2016-17.
WMU operates the nation's largest and most
comprehensive collegiate support program for former foster-care
youth and is an international model for teaching, research,
learning, and public service related to foster care and higher
education.
Washington Monthly ranked WMU first in the
state of Michigan on its impact on alumni earnings 10 years after
graduation.
Land acknowledgement is a process by which individuals are
prompted to consider the history of the space they currently
inhabit. We would like to recognize that Western Michigan
University is located on lands historically occupied by Ojibwe,
Odawa, and Bodewadmi nations. Please take a moment to acknowledge
and honor this ancestral land of the Three Fires Confederacy, the
sacred lands of all indigenous peoples and their continued
presence.
The College: The mission of the
College of Arts and Sciences at Western Michigan University is to
ignite and sustain a passion for learning and discovery in the
humanities, social sciences, and sciences, to help students, staff,
and faculty succeed in life and contribute to the betterment of our
communities, from local to global. Our vision is to achieve
excellence in all aspects of learning and discovery across the
humanities, social sciences and sciences while fostering a climate
of intellectual freedom. As articulated in the College of Arts and
Sciences strategic plan, we are committed to fostering a community
of diverse, inclusive, equitable, and globally-engaged scholars,
learners, and leaders. With 23 departments and interdisciplinary
schools and institutes, WMU's largest college offers a broad range
of learning opportunities and career paths for our students. CAS
students are among the very top students in the country, having
received awards including Goldwater Fellowships, Udall
Scholarships, Boren Fellowships, and Fulbright awards, among
others. For more information, see
http://www.wmich.edu/cas/.
Department: The Psychology Department includes
13 full-time faculty members. The department offers a comprehensive
undergraduate program with over 700 majors and 500 minors, as
well as over 150 graduate students. Renowned for its behavioral
orientation, the department offers master's degrees in
behavior analysis (accredited by the Association for Behavior
Analysis), as well as doctoral degrees in behavior analysis
(accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis
International), clinical psychology (accredited by the American
Psychological Association, next site visit 2027), and industrial
organizational behavior management. Faculty in the department have
been tremendously successful in attracting support from external
grants and contracts, with $1.3 million awarded in FY20-21 alone.
For additional information about the department, see www.wmich.edu/psychology.
Kalamazoo: Kalamazoo is located only two and a
half hours by car from Chicago and Detroit and only 45 minutes from
the beaches of Lake Michigan. It is located in one of Michigan's
designated research corridors, maintaining a strong life
sciences/biotech presence and supporting two leading medical
centers. With 263,000 people in the greater Kalamazoo area, the
diverse community offers an array of cultural events,
entertainment, and all-season recreation. The city supports a
nationally recognized symphony and has earned a reputation for a
vibrant community theatre and visual arts scene. Kalamazoo is
strongly committed to social justice, community development and the
elimination of generational poverty through its Shared Prosperity
Kalamazoo initiative, with structural budgetary support provided by
the City of Kalamazoo's Foundation for Excellence program.
Kalamazoo also is the home of the Kalamazoo Promise, a scholarship
program offered to all Kalamazoo Public School students that covers
up to 100% of tuition and mandatory fees to any Michigan public
(and many private) institution of higher learning.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with
qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits
package.
Expected Start Date: August 2022
Application Deadline: Review of
applications will begin on November 15, 2021 and
continue until the position is filled.
Required application documents:

Curriculum Vita that includes name, title, postal address, and
email address

Cover letter including the following:

Statement and supporting examples of commitment to diversity,
inclusion, and equity[1]
Qualifications, accomplishments, and professional experience
related to this position
Statement of teaching practices and philosophy
Statement of supervision practices and philosophy
Names and contact information of three professional
references

[1] San Diego State Universities "Building on
Inclusive Excellence" 8 criteria provide a valuable framework for a
statement and supporting examples https://sacd.sdsu.edu/cie/bie
Apply: https://www.wmujobs.org/applicants/jsp/shared/search/Search_css.jsp
Under department, select "Psychology", then click
search. Chair of Search committee:
Dr. Douglas A. Johnson
Department of Psychology

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Email: douglas.johnson@wmich.edu
WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all
other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The Chronicle of Higher Education. Keywords: Organizational Psychology - Assistant Professor, Location: Kalamazoo, MI - 49008