Associate Professor of Organisational Psychology

Location: Roskilde Universitet · Department: Institut for Mennesker og Teknologi/ Department of People and Technology · Category: Videnskabelig personale (VIP) · Posted: 2026-09-04 · Closes: 2026-09-20 · Reference: 148279

Department of People and Technology, Roskilde University, invites applications for a position as associate professor of Organisational Psychology from February 1st 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Department of People and Technology is the largest department at Roskilde University, researching human – society – technology interactions and covering e.g., health studies, sustainable transition, social interventions & entrepreneurship, urban planning, digital transformation, data science, work life studies etc. The position is linked to the section of Work Life and Social Sustainability. The section's research focuses on social change, how it arises, is created, and how it affects people's living conditions, participation and working lives. We specialize in collaborative and participatory research. A special focus is on interventions in all types of organizations and workplaces, and how they enhance or reduce social sustainability.

The section is currently strengthening and consolidating its research and teaching in organisational psychology. We are seeking a strong international research profile who can actively contribute to the section's research and teaching in organisational psychology while also contributing to broader questions of social sustainability.

The section's research and teaching in organisational psychology is conducted in the context of the Centre for Organisational Psychology (CPO) and the master programme in organisational psychology (MPO). The research centre builds on a psychodynamic, system-theoretical frame of understanding, with an ambition of contributing to research in organisational psychology at an international level while also being a useful partner for Danish organisations. Similarly, the master programme builds on a psychodynamic approach to management and management development.

The ideal candidate is expected to play a leading role in the research centre while also contributing actively to the master programme and other relevant programmes.

Responsibilities and tasks Applicants are referred to the university's Faculty expectations for specifications on the required level of qualifications for associate professors at IMT within research, teaching, networking, fundraising, impact and outreach etc. The candidate for this position is expected to:

Qualifications Applicants must hold a PhD degree or equivalent within a relevant field as well as research and teaching qualifications equivalent to what can be achieved in a successful assistant professor employment.

Qualifications within the following areas are required:

The ideal candidate shall be enterprising and possess good communication skills and to be a visible, involved participant in the department's daily activities, in addition to being willing to engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration across the department.

Assessment In the assessment of the candidates, consideration will be given to;

Questions For further information about the position, please contact Luise Li Langergaard, Associate Professor and head of section on [email protected].

Terms of employment The employment is on full time, 37 hours per week and you will refer to Peter Kjær, Head of Department at IMT.

The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.

According to the Pay Transparency Directive, the salary ranges for the various job categories at Roskilde University are listed here.

Application procedure After the deadline for applications the Head of Department will shortlist applicants for assessment with assistance from the recruitment committee including the chairperson of the assessment committee.

Shortly after the application deadline all applicants will be notified whether or not their application has been selected for assessment.

The shortlisted applicants will be informed about the composition of the assessment committee, and each applicant will be given the opportunity to comment on the composition of the committee and - later on - their assessment.

Once the recruitment process is completed, all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.

Application To apply for the position go to www. ruc.dk/en/job/

Only applications in English are accepted.

Applications must include: 1. Cover letter 2. CV 3. Documentation of education 4. Teaching portfolio (read more about teaching portfolio at Roskilde University here) 5. A complete list of publications 6. A maximum of 5 relevant scientific works that you want included in the assessment

If any of the publications that you want included in the assessment are the result of a joint effort, the extent and the nature of your contribution to each individual work must then be clarified in a co-author statement (find template here)

Please submit your application no later than 20-09-2026.

Material received after this date will not be taken into consideration.

Roskilde University wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

The hiring process at Roskilde University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.