Jeffrey Conte

Jeffrey Conte is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Psychology within the College of Sciences at San Diego State University (SDSU). He has been a faculty member at SDSU since 1998 and previously held a position at Louisiana State University from 1996 to 1998. His primary affiliation is with the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Pennsylvania State University
• M.S. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Pennsylvania State University
• B.A. in Psychology and Biology, University of Virginia

Jeffrey Conte's research focuses on core areas of Industrial-Organizational Psychology. His work examines the relationships between personality, cognitive ability, and workplace outcomes using person-centered methodologies. A significant strand of his research investigates temporal issues such as polychronicity, time urgency, and the Type A Behavior Pattern. He also studies personnel assessment and selection, psychological testing, and safety factors in the workplace. His research lab has received funding from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Qualcomm, and the U.S. Army Research Institute.

His most recent publications and his widely adopted textbook, Work in the 21st Century, reflect a consistent trend in applying advanced statistical methods, like latent profile analysis, to understand how configurations of individual differences (e.g., personality types, cognitive ability profiles) predict performance, attrition, and engagement. His work bridges fundamental psychological constructs with practical applications in personnel selection and organizational effectiveness.

Scientific Awards:

• Textbook Excellence Award, Textbook and Academic Authors Association (2020)
• Senior Research Fellow, Army Research Institute Research Fellows Program (2016)
• Advisor for Best Master’s Thesis Recipient, SDSU Department of Psychology (2014)
• Top-Rated Poster, Annual SIOP Conference (2014)

Jeffrey Conte is a dedicated mentor, having chaired or served on the thesis committees for over 20 master's students. He teaches a range of courses including Introduction to I-O Psychology, Personnel Selection & Testing, and Psychological Testing and Measurement at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He leads a research lab focused on person-centered investigations of individual differences and their impact on organizational outcomes.