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Chair Department of Psychology (Tenured Track, F0084A)
Old Dominion University


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Date Posted Jul. 30, 2025
Title Chair Department of Psychology (Tenured Track, F0084A)
University Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA, United States
Department PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Application Deadline Open until filled
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Department Head/Head/Chair
  • Psychology - General
 
 

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 required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

  1. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field.
  2. Previously earned tenure and have a research record sufficient to warrant the award of tenure at ODU (a Carnegie R1 institution).

 

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

 
Evidence of prior success in substantive academic leadership roles in an academic department at a university is required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

 
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