Title: Chair Department of Psychology (Tenured Track, F1130A)
Agency: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Location: Norfolk, VA
FLSA: Hiring Range: Full Time or Part Time: Additional Detail
Job Description:The Department of Psychology in the College of Sciences at Old Dominion University (ODU) seeks a collaborative, collegial, and dynamic leader to serve as the department chair. The area of research is open, with a preference for candidates whose research program aligns with one of our Ph.D. concentrations. The faculty member will:
- Work with the faculty and administration to support the department's continuing growth and excellence in research, teaching, and service.
- Manage departmental operations including faculty, staff, budget, facilities, and teaching schedules.
- Maintain and enhance the culture of scholarly collaboration and faculty governance in the department.
- Support faculty recruitment, hiring, mentoring, career success, and promotion.
- Manage faculty evaluations and applications for promotion.
- Provide leadership to support faculty enhancement of undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
- Manage undergraduate and graduate student affairs issues as they arise.
- Represent and advocate for the department internally and externally.
- Maintain an active program of scholarship commensurate with rank and administrative commitments.
Minimum Qualifications:Additional Considerations:- Previously earned promotion to full professor.
- A research program aligns with one of the three Ph.D. concentrations is our department: Health, Human Factors, or Clinical.
- A strong track record of successful leadership across research, undergraduate, and graduate administration.
- Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to mentorship, to fostering a climate of collegiality, and to contributing to faculty governance in prior leadership roles.