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Rebecca J. Thompson
Address: 1420 N. Charles St Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: 410-837-5315 Email: [email protected]Professional Experience and Information_______________________________ Aug 2014-present Assistant Professor
University of Baltimore Applied Behavioral Sciences
February 2013-July 2014 Research Associate and Data Analyst Krannert School of Management
Susan Bulkely Butler Center for Leadership Excellence Purdue University
Center for Work-Family, Stress, Safety, and Health
Supervisor: Dr. Ellen Ernst Kossek
Fall 2013 Instructor
Krannert School of Management Purdue University
Summer/Fall 2012 Instructor
Department of Psychology Texas A&M University
Aug 2008-2012 Graduate Research Assistant
Department of Psychology Texas A&M University
Education_________________________________________________________ Ph.D. Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (Defended Aug 30, 2013)
Graduate Certificate in Education & Social Sciences Advanced Research Methods Dissertation Title: Defining Employee Perceptions of Discretion:
When, Where and How
Advisor: Dr. Stephanie C. Payne
M.S. Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (December 2011)
Thesis Title: Flexible Work Arrangements: Attraction to Flextime, Flexplace, or Both? Advisor: Dr. Stephanie C. Payne
B.A. Psychology
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Interests
Relationship and facilitation of roles between work and nonwork
Occupational health and well-being
Personality and individual differences
Facets of mentoring Publications
Thompson, R. J., Payne, S. C., & Taylor, A. B. (In Press). Flexible Work Arrangements: Attraction to Flextime, Flexplace, or Both? Journal of Occupational and Organizational
Psychology.
Barratt, C. L., Bergman, M. E., & Thompson, R. J. (2014). Women in federal law enforcement: The role of gender role orientations in job outcomes. Sex Roles.
Thompson, R. J., Bergman, M. E., Culbertson, S. S., & Huffman, A. H. (2013). Yes, we’re fishing—In rough waters for hard-to-find fish. Industrial and Organizational
Psychology: Perspectives on Science and Practice. 6, 61-65.
Berry, C. M., Kim, A., Wang, Y., Thompson, R. J., & Mobley, W. (2013). Five-factor-model employment-oriented personality measures and sex-based differential prediction of performance. Applied Psychology: An International Review, 62, 13-43.
Thompson, R. J., Payne, S. C., Horner, M. T., & Morey, L. C. (2012). Why borderline personality features adversely affect job performance: The role of task strategies.
Personality and Individual Differences, 52, 32-36.
Book Chapters
Jean, V. A., Payne, S. C., & Thompson, R. J. (In Press) Women in STEM: Family-related challenges and synergies. In M. Mills (Ed.) Work-Family & Gender.
Kossek, E. E., Hammer, L. B., Moen, P., Wipfli, B., Kelly, E., Anger, K., Olson, R.,
Okechukwu, C., Brockwood, K., Burke, L. B., Thompson, R. J., King, R., & Karuntzos, G. (In Press) The work, family & health network: An organizational intervention . In F. Leong, D. Eggerth, D. Chang, M. Flynn, K. Ford, & R. Martinez (Eds.) Occupational
Health Disparities among Racial and Ethnic Minorities: Formulating Research Needs and Directions.
Reports
Kossek, E. E., Hammer, L. B., Thompson, R. J., & Burke, L. B. (2014). Leveraging workplace flexibility: Fostering engagement and productivity. SHRM Foundation’s Effective
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Thompson, R. J., Cook, A. L., Payne, S. C., & Henning, J. B. Telework. Does “why?” matter: Uncovering reasons for telework and their effects.
Payne, S. C. & Thompson, R. J. Mentoring in Academia: Who needs it?
Kossek, E. E., Thompson, R. J., Hammer, L. B., Bodner, T., Hurtado, D., Berkman, L., Anger, K., Bray, J., & Hansen, G. Influence of change in organizational work environment and work-family employee intervention on employee and customer satisfaction.
Kossek, E. E., Thompson, R. J., Davis, K. D., Burke, L. B., Kelly, E. E., DePasquale, N., Sabbath, E., Okechukwu, C. Organizational change in support, control and work processes from a work-family intervention: Customization, stickiness, and unintended consequences.
Perrigino, M., Thompson, R. J., Kossek, E. E., Bodner, T., & Hammer, L. B. A comparative analysis of employees’ marital and dependent status on work-family perceptions: Stability of work-family conflict and work attachment outcomes.
Kossek, E. E., & Thompson, R. J. Workplace flexibility research: A review of formal and informal approaches. In T. D. Allen & L.T. Eby (Eds) Oxford Handbook of Work and
Family.
Presentations
Note: Undergraduate students underlined.
Kossek, E. E., Thompson, R. J., Davis, K., DePasquale N., Gettings, P., Sabbath, E., Kelly, E., & Burke, L. (2014, Aug). Work-Life Intervention Stickiness: The Unfolding and Sustainability of Organizational Change. In E. E. Kossek & P. Gettings (Co-chairs), Organizational Dynamics of Workplace Flexibility: Contextual, Change, & Multi-level Linkages. Symposium presented at the Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, Philadelphia, PA.
Thompson, R. J. & Payne, S. C. (2014, Aug). Reasons for Pursuing a Career in Academia: Discretion and Work-Life Balance. In E. E. Kossek & P. Gettings (Co-chairs),
Organizational Dynamics of Workplace Flexibility: Contextual, Change, & Multi-level Linkages. Symposium presented at the Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, Philadelphia, PA.
Kossek, E. E., Bodner, T. E., Lawson, K., Thompson, R. J., Almeida, D., Moen, P., Hammer, L. B., & Buxton, O. M. (2014, Aug). The Role of Family Supportive Supervisor Behaviors on Psychological Distress: A Longitudinal Randomized Field Control Study. In J.
Margolis & R. A. Matthews (Co-chairs), Examining the antecedents of family-supportive supervisory behaviors. Symposium presented at the Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, Philadelphia, PA.
4 Kossek, E. E., Thompson, R. J. Davis, K. D., DePasquale, N., Sabbath, E.. Kelly, E. E., &
Burke, L. B. (2014, June). A Multilevel Examination of Organizational Change Related to an Employer-Initiated Workplace Intervention. In A. Huffman & M. Perry (Co-chairs) Leadership’s Role in Managing Work-Life Stress: An examination of Family-Supportive Supervisor Behavior. Symposium presented at the second meeting for the Work Family Research Network, New York, NY.
Thompson, R. J. & Payne, S. C. (2014, June). Employee Discretion & Health: When, Where, & How. In M. Mills (Chair) The Impact of Work-Family Conflict on Employee Health Outcomes. Symposium presented at the second meeting for the Work Family Research Network, New York, NY.
Kossek, E. E., Hammer, L. B., Thompson, R. J., & Burke, L. B. (2014, June). Leveraging Workplace Flexibility: Fostering Engagement & Productivity. In T. Golden & E. E. Kossek (Co-chairs) Telework and Work-Family Boundary Management: Exploring Preferences, Mis-fit, Integration, Balance and More. Symposium presented at the second meeting for the Work Family Research Network, New York, NY.
Perrigino, M. B., Thompson, R. J. Kossek, E. E. Bodner, T. E., & Hammer, L. B. (2014, June). Singles and work-family conflict: A comparative examination based on marital status and dependent care responsibilities. Paper presented at the second meeting for the Work Family Research Network, New York, NY.
Thompson, R. J., & Payne, S. C. Employee discretion over when, where, and how work is conducted. In J. R. B. Halbesleben (Chair), Exploring the continuum of employee choice
in work-family issues. Submitted to the 29th annual meeting of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Honolulu, HI.
Thompson, R. J., Payne, S. C., Lomeli, L. C., Ziaohong, Xu, & Smittick, A. L. Shifting
standards? Sex differences in teaching evaluations or lack thereof. Poster submitted to the 29th annual meeting of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology,
Honolulu, HI
Kossek, E. E., Thompson, R. J., Davis, K. D., DePasquale, N., Sabbath, E., Kelly, E. E., & Burke, L. B. Family supportive supervisor behaviors: A multi-level longitudinal look at organizational change. In A. H. Huffman & M. Perry (Co-Chairs) Predictors,
consequences, and sustainability of family supportive supervisor behavior. Submitted to
the 29th annual meeting of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Honolulu, HI.
Thompson, R. J., & Payne, S. C. (2013, April). Perceptions of FWAs: Attraction to flextime, flexplace, or both? In R. J. Thompson & S. C. Payne (Co-chairs), Implementing flexible
work arrangements: The hidden challenges. Symposium submitted to the 28th annual meeting of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Houston, TX. McLendon, C. S., Bergman, M. E., & Thompson, R. J. (2013, April). Sexual harassment,
incivility, and academia. Paper submitted to the 28th annual meeting of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Houston, TX.
5 Naber, A. M, Thompson, R. J., & Lipphardt, S. (2013, April). Promoting professional efficacy
and reducing turnover intentions through internships characteristics. Paper submitted to
the 28th annual meeting of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Houston, TX.
Diaz, I., Miner, K. N., Bergman, M. E., Thompson, R. J., & Pesonen, A. D. (2012, August). "Supervisor Incivility and Subordinate Outcomes: The Roles of Negative and Positive Affect. Paper to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, Boston, MA.
Thompson, R.J. & Payne, S. C. (2012, June). Attraction to Flexible Work Arrangements: The
Role of Work-Life Boundaries. Paper presented at the 1st meeting for the Work Family Research Network, New York, NY.
Thompson, R.J., Bergman, M. E., & Barrett, C. L. (2012, April). Mentoring and Stressors in
Women Federal Law Enforcement Officers. In C. Barrett & M. Bergman (Co-chairs), Well-Being in High-Risk Occupations. Symposium presented at the 27th annual
conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, San Diego, CA. Barrett, C. L., Bergman, M. E. & Thompson, R.J., (2012, April). Women in Law Enforcement:
The Role of Gendered Personality Orientation. In C. Barrett & M. Bergman (Co-chairs), Well-Being in High-Risk Occupations. Symposium presented at the 27th annual
conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, San Diego, CA. Thundiyil, T., Boswell, W. R., Thompson, R. J., & Payne, S. C. (2012, April). Antecedents of
anticipatory justice in an environment of change. Paper presented at the 27th annual meeting of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, San Diego, CA. Payne, S. C., Thompson, R. J., & Pesonen, A. D. (2011, April). Mentoring in Academia: Who
needs it? Paper presented at the 26th annual meeting of the Society for Industrial and
Organizational Psychology, Chicago, IL.
Thompson, R. J., Cook, A. L., Payne, S. C., & Henning, J. B. Telework. (2011, April). Does
“why?” matter: Uncovering reasons for telework and their effects. In V. Morganson &
B. A. Heinen (Co-chairs), Telework and organizational outcomes: The impact of various
stakeholders. Symposium presented at the 26th annual conference of the Society for
Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Chicago, IL.
Thompson, R. J., Smittick, A. L., Pesonen, A. D., Payne, S. C., Bergman, M. E., & Miner-Rubino, K. (2011, April). Promoting Success of Women Faculty through a
Psychologically Healthy Workplace. Presentation at the annual Psychologically Healthy
Workplace Conference, Chicago, IL.
Thompson, R. J., Payne, S.C., Horner, M. T., & Morey, L. C. (2010, August). Borderline
personality disorder and job performance. Paper presented at the 118th annual meeting
6 Berry, C. M., Kim, A., Wang, Y., & Thompson, R. J. (2010, August). Employment-oriented
personality measures and sex-based differential prediction of performance. Paper
presented at the 2010 annual conference of the Academy of Management, Montreal, Canada.
Horner, M. T., Cook, A. L., Rodriguez, J. M., & Thompson, R. J. (2010, April). Situational
constraints and organizational outcomes: A meta-analysis. Paper presented at the 25th
annual meeting of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Atlanta, GA. Horner, M. T., Cook, A. L., Rodriguez, J. M., & Thompson, R. J. (2010, March). Situational
constraints and employee well-being outcomes: A meta-analysis. Paper presented at the
31st annual meeting of the Industrial Organizational and Organizational Behavior Conference, Houston, TX.
Horner, M. T., Payne, S. C., & Thompson, R. J. (2009, April). Toward an understanding of why
situational constraints negatively influence performance. Paper presented at the 24th
annual meeting of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, New Orleans, LA.
Other Research Experience ADVANCE-IT
Graduate research assistant on NSF funded Texas A&M ADVANCE-IT grant.
Responsibilities included project management and facilitation. Projects involved coding and analyzing data sets, training undergraduate research assistants, and presenting research findings.
Awards and Grants_________________________________________________
Women’s and Gender Studies Travel Grant (2012) $300
Teaching__________________________________________________________
Krannert School of Management, Purdue University
Fall 2013 Instructor OBHR 330 (Organizational Behavior) Tasks include designing course materials and lectures, developing tests and case study projects, and facilitating class discussions. Goals of the course include enhancing students’ knowledge of major themes and concepts in Organizational Behavior as well as how topics relate to other areas of business and strategic
organizational success.
Psychology Department, Texas A&M University
Fall 2012 Instructor Psychology 352 (Organizational Psychology) Tasks include designing course materials and lectures, developing tests and writing assignments, and facilitating class discussions. Goals of the course include enhancing students’ knowledge of major themes and concepts in Organizational Psychology as well as how these areas can be applied to outside of the classroom.
7 Summer 2012 Instructor Psychology 351 (I/O Psychology)
Tasks include designing course materials and lectures, developing tests and writing assignments, and facilitating class discussions. Goals of the course include enhancing students’ knowledge of major themes and concepts in IO psychology as well as how these areas can be applied to outside of the classroom.
Spring 2011 Graduate teaching assistant Psychology 203 (Statistics) Lab Instructor for one section of Elementary Statistics for
Psychology. Responsibilities included teaching lessons, teaching students how to use SPSS, teaching students scientific writing skills, grading writing assignments, assisting students with homework and providing feedback on lab format.
Instructor: Margaret Horner
Fall 2010 Graduate teaching assistant Psychology 203 (Statistics) Lab Instructor for one section of Elementary Statistics for
Psychology. Responsibilities included teaching lessons, teaching students how to use SPSS, teaching students scientific writing skills, grading writing assignments, assisting students with homework and providing feedback on lab format.
Instructor: Dr. Chris Berry
Spring 2010 Graduate teaching assistant Psychology 203 (Statistics) Lab Instructor for one section of Elementary Statistics for
Psychology. Responsibilities included teaching students how to use SPSS, teaching students scientific writing skills, grading writing assignments, assisting students with homework, and proctoring exams.
Instructor: Dr. Rebecca Schlegel
Fall 2010 Graduate teaching assistant Psychology 203 (Statistics) Lab Instructor for one section of Elementary Statistics for
Psychology. Responsibilities included developing teaching lessons, teaching students how to use SPSS, teaching students scientific writing skills, grading writing assignments, assisting students with homework, and proctoring exams.
Instructor: Jennifer Rodriguez
Spring 2009 Graduate teaching assistant Psychology 203 (Statistics) Lab Instructor for one section of Elementary Statistics for
Psychology. Responsibilities included developing teaching lessons, teaching students how to use SPSS, teaching students scientific writing skills, grading writing assignments, assisting students with homework, and proctoring exams.
8 Fall 2008 Grader Psychology 107 (Introduction to Psychology)
Instructor: Dr. Jay Schumacher
Service Activities_______________________________________________
TAMU Grad to Grad Mentor program 2011-2012 Mentoring program offered by Office of Graduate Studies matching senior graduate students with incoming graduate students to provide guidance and support throughout new students’ first year in
program.
TA Mentor Program August 2012
Instructor in training program providing incoming/inexperienced TAs with information about methods, strategies, and best-practices in teaching labs, recitation courses, and full courses.
Undergraduate Mentoring 2010-2013
As a part of the ADVANCE social science research team, I provided guidance and support for several undergraduate student research projects, some of which were presented at the 2013 conference for Society for Industrial and Organizational
Psychologists as well as Texas A&M’s annual Student Research Week event.
Professional Memberships____________________________________________ Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Academy of Management
Work and Family Researchers Network American Psychological Association