Call for Tenure-Track Assistant Professor / Associate Professor in Work, Organizational, and / or[...]

Overview

The Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen, invites applications for at least one full-time position (Tenure-Track Assistant Professor / Associate Professor) in Work, Organizational, and / or Personnel Psychology. The position is available from 1 May 2026, but an earlier or later starting date is also possible.

Duties And Responsibilities

Contribute to the scholarship and intellectual life of the University by conducting high-quality basic or applied research, delivering excellent teaching and student support across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and fulfilling additional roles and responsibilities depending on the level of appointment. Candidates should conduct and develop their own research in synergy with the Department\'s ongoing work and help implement the current departmental strategy and goals.

Your Competencies And Opportunities

• PhD degree in Psychology or a neighboring field, with an active research program relevant to Work, Organizational, and / or Personnel Psychology. Qualifications are commensurate with rank.
• Experience with research and research-based teaching; for Associate Professor, supervision of junior researchers is expected.
• Strong collaborative skills and willingness to take on academic and organizational citizenship or leadership roles within the Department.
• Ability to teach and plan courses; candidates should demonstrate teaching qualifications and pursue formal teaching and learning education in higher education for Tenure Track and Associate appointments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively on teaching, research projects, and administrative duties; commitment to student learning and welfare.
• Open to expertise in any areas within Work, Organizational, and / or Personnel Psychology, whether strengthening or complementing existing expertise.

Merit Criteria And Career Progression

Six general criteria apply : research, teaching, societal impact, organizational contribution, external funding, and management, used as a framework for overall assessment. See the University of Copenhagen criteria for merit. Tenure Track appointments require PhD-level qualifications, six-year contracts with potential promotion to Associate Professor after successful evaluation. Associate Professors participate in department administration and examinations. See the university\'s materials for details on progression and qualification requirements.

Terms Of Appointment

Salary and terms follow the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne). In addition to salary, an 18.07% pension contribution is paid. Salary supplements may be negotiated annually.

International Applicants

The University offers services for international researchers and families, with relocation support and career counselling. Non-Danish-speaking employees are encouraged to acquire Danish language proficiency within 3–6 years; the department provides language training.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Copenhagen is committed to equality of opportunity and an inclusive working environment. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity, etc.

How To Apply

Submit the application online in Adobe PDF or Word format. Each field in the application form must contain a single file of max. 10 MB. Applications must be written in English and include the following documents :

If work has named co-authors, specify the applicant\'s contribution; the hiring committee may request co-author statements.

Please indicate clearly which position levels you are applying for; if applying for multiple positions or levels, specify 1st and 2nd priorities.

Recruitment Process And Deadline

For more on the recruitment process, see the University of Copenhagen recruitment-page. The closing date for applications is 10 November 2025 at 23 : 59 CET.

Contacts

General inquiries : Annemarie Olsen ( ). SCOPE section : Guido Makransky ( ). Work, Organizational, and Personnel Psychology group : Paul Maurice Conway ( ) and Ingo Zettler ( ).

Department And Location

Department of Psychology, Institut for Psykologi, University of Copenhagen.

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Job Details

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