Rainer Seitz
Rainer Seitz Associate Professor
T.J. Day Hall 212
Rainer joined the faculty of Linfield University in 2017 where he teaches management courses. Prior to arriving at Linfield, he spent 25+ years working as a consultant to organizations on issues related to hiring and performance management. He has developed automated hiring systems for organizations such as Starbucks, Kroger and Costco. Consulting clients have included Kraft/Nabisco (now Mondelez), Leupold & Stevens and Portland Fire & Rescue. Rainer has also taught at several other Pacific Northwest institutions since 1998.
Rainer holds a bachelor's and master's degree in psychology from Marquette University and a Ph.D. degree in industrial and organizational psychology from Portland State University. In his free time, Rainer enjoys pursuing his passion for classic cars. Other interests include hiking, cycling and volleyball.
Education
- B.A., Marquette University
- M.S., Marquette University
- Ph.D., Portland State University
Academic interests:
My primary research interests have involved individuals and their relationships with organizations, with a particular emphasis on organizational justice. Three additional areas which I am interested in exploring are decision-making in the context of high-level personnel selection, worker reintegration after incarceration and sustainability as it relates to corporate values and mission.