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Announcement of an Endowed Chair position at IIT in Chicago

  • 1.  Announcement of an Endowed Chair position at IIT in Chicago

    Posted 02-08-2010 14:07
    Dear Colleagues,

    Please see the position description below and spread the word. I apologize in
    advance for the redundancy in cross referencing.

    Don't hesitate to contact me for further information.

    Sincerely,
    Roya

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    ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY(Chicago IL): NAMBURY S. RAJU ENDOWED CHAIR
    The Institute of Psychology at Illinois Institute of Technology is seeking a
    nationally and internationally prominent scholar to hold an endowed faculty
    chair, at the full professor level, in the field of Industrial/Organizational
    Psychology Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field.
    Area of specialization is open, but the applicant should have a leading program
    of research on topics related to Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
    Candidates must demonstrate an exceptional record of achievement in publication,
    external grant funding and teaching, and be active in professional
    organizations. Preference will be given to candidates whose areas of expertise
    complement the current program faculty. We are seeking applicants who are
    skilled in multidisciplinary collaboration with scientists and practitioners.
    The successful candidate will be the first holder of the Nambury S. Raju Endowed
    Chair in I/O Psychology, and is expected to maintain an active program of
    research, publish research in top-tier journals, actively seek external research
    funding, engage in outreach activities, and be committed to both undergraduate
    and graduate education. The appointment is on an academic year [9 mo.] basis.
    Candidates should begin the application process by submitting a statement of
    teaching and research interests and a curriculum vitae. Reprints also may be
    sent. Subsequently, persons selected for further consideration will be required
    to submit the names and addresses of at least three references. Review of
    applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until
    filled. Applications and requests for information should be directed to Roya
    Ayman, Ph.D., Chair Search Committee, 3105 S. State St., LS 252, Chicago IL
    60616, Ayman@iit.edu, or call (312) 567-3516.
    Illinois Institute of Technology is an affirmative action/equal employment
    opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community.
    We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities,
    veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
    IIT is located in the great City of Chicago. The I/O Psychology division is
    housed alongside two other graduate Psychology divisions of Clinical and
    Rehabilitation Psychology (http://www.iit.edu/psych/academic-programs/), and a
    small undergraduate program. The division includes five faculty members
    specializing in diverse areas of I/O including selection and adverse impact,
    test development and validation, computerized testing, leadership, work family
    conflict, climate in the workplace, work safety, training, and performance
    management (see the web and the newsletters for more info:
    http://www.iit.edu/psych/admission/graduate/industrial-organizational/newsletters_index.shtml).
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    Roya Ayman, Ph.D.
    Professor and Director
    Industrial and Organization Psychology program
    Institute of Psychology
    Illinois Institute of Technology
    3105 South Dearborn, 2nd floor
    Chicago IL 60616
    Tel: (312)567-3516
    Fax: (312)567-3493
    e-mail: ayman@iit.edu

    Forthcoming: Ayman, R. & Korabik, K. (in press). Leadership: Why gender and
    culture matter. American Psychologist.