Jeff M. Conte

Jeff M. Conte is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Psychology at San Diego State University's College of Sciences. With expertise spanning Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology, Time Psychology, and Personality Assessment, Dr. Conte has established himself as a leading researcher in temporal constructs and workplace behavior.

His educational background shows he earned his Ph.D. under Dr. Rick Jacobs, with his dissertation defense taking place in 1997 as evidenced by conference photos. Dr. Conte maintains an active research program focusing on polychronicity (preference for multitasking), time urgency, and personality dimensions, particularly their relationships to workplace outcomes.

Dr. Conte's research portfolio demonstrates a consistent focus on temporal aspects of work behavior, with notable contributions in polychronicity research and time urgency measurement. His work frequently employs person-centered analytical approaches rather than traditional variable-centered methods, reflecting an innovative methodological orientation. His publications span top-tier journals including Journal of Organizational Behavior, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Personality and Individual Differences.

As co-author of the influential textbook "Work in the 21st Century: An Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology" (now in its sixth edition), Dr. Conte has shaped the education of countless I-O psychology students. His teaching portfolio includes undergraduate and graduate courses in I-O Psychology, Personality Psychology, Psychological Testing, and Personnel Psychology.

• Associate Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Psychology
• Active researcher with publications from 1993-2023
• Co-author of leading I-O Psychology textbook (6 editions)
• Regular presenter at Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) conferences
• Active member of I-O psychology research community