معرفی
Caitlin Demsky is Associate Professor of Management at Oakland University’s School of Business Administration, where she researches and teaches in the areas of workplace aggression, employee recovery, and work-life balance. Based in Elliott Hall on the Rochester, Michigan campus, she brings expertise in industrial-organizational psychology to both her scholarship and classroom instruction.
Education
- Ph.D. Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Portland State University
Research Focus
Dr. Demsky’s program of research centers on occupational health psychology, investigating how negative workplace experiences—such as incivility and aggression—spill over to affect employee sleep, recovery, and family life. She examines psychological detachment, recovery experiences, work-life balance interventions, and the buffering effects of family-supportive supervisor behaviors.
Her work also explores practical organizational interventions that foster resilience and well-being, translating empirical findings into actionable human-resource practices.
Scientific Awards & Honors
- Central Michigan University 10 Within 10 Award (2020)
- 2020 Inspiration Award, OU Honors College
- Travel Grant, Lilly Conference on Advancing Teaching and Learning (2019)
- Oakland University Founder’s Day Recognition – Outstanding Research (2019)
- Oakland University Founder’s Day Recognition – Outstanding Teaching (2019)
- PI Academy for Research and Engagement Participant (2017)
- Nominee, Outstanding Student Organization Adviser (2017)
- Early Career Fellowship, Work and Family Researchers Network (2015)
- Graduate Research Fellowship, National Science Foundation (2012)
Teaching & Mentoring
At Oakland University, Dr. Demsky teaches Introduction to Organizational Behavior and Introduction to Human Resource Management. She integrates evidence-based stress-management strategies into the curriculum through experiential assignments designed to deepen student engagement and professional preparedness. Her mentorship has been recognized with nominations for outstanding student-organization advising.
Research Dissemination & Collaboration
Beyond peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Demsky co-authors scholarly books and chapters that extend her findings to broader audiences. She regularly presents at premier conferences such as the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology and the Work, Stress, and Health Conference, fostering collaborations that bridge academic research and organizational practice.
