John P. Meriac

Dr. John P. Meriac serves as Associate Professor and Department Chair of Global Leadership and Management within the College of Business Administration at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. His academic foundation includes a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (2008), an MA in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management from Appalachian State University (2004), and a BA in Psychology from East Carolina University (2001).

• PhD, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (2008)
• MA, Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management, Appalachian State University (2004)
• BA, Psychology, East Carolina University (2001)

Dr. Meriac's research centers on individual differences, personnel selection, and performance management, with notable contributions to work ethic, grit, political skill, and assessment methodology. His work bridges quantitative rigor with practical organizational applications, examining how personality constructs influence workplace behavior and outcomes. Recent investigations explore dark personality traits in technology adoption and leader-member exchange dynamics in compensation systems.

His publication record spans top-tier journals including Journal of Management, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Personnel Psychology, with research trends emphasizing psychometric validation, multidimensional assessment, and the interplay between personality traits and organizational outcomes. Current work investigates frame-of-reference training effectiveness and the dark side of technology acceptance.

• UMSL College of Business Administration Faculty Advisor of the Year (2023)

Dr. Meriac serves as Associate Editor for Human Performance and sits on editorial boards of Journal of Organizational Behavior and Journal of Business and Psychology. His teaching portfolio includes Advanced Quantitative Methods, Leadership in Organizations, and Human Resource Management at both graduate and undergraduate levels. With over 60 national and international conference presentations, his scholarly impact extends through methodological advancements in organizational assessment and personality measurement.