Fort Hays State University is seeking applicants for Chair of the Department of Psychology at the Professor or Associate Professor rank. The position is a 12-month, tenure-track appointment. The successful candidate must have a distinguished record of teaching, research, and service, with an understanding and appreciation for on-campus and online delivery systems. The Chair will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrated leadership experience, value diversity, and understand the needs of faculty, staff, and students.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Psychology preferred, doctorate in closely related field, or EdS-School Psychology considered;
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching, scholarly activity, and service, reflective of levels expected of an associate or full professor;
Preferred Qualifications:
- Record of administrative experience, including both fiscal and supervisory responsibilities;
- Experience with student recruitment and retention initiatives;
- Experience in formalized assessment;
- Record of external funding through grants and/or fundraising;
- Experience with online education.
Rank: Professor or Associate Professor
Appointment Date: Negotiable, no later than July 1, 2023
Priority Application Deadline: November 7, 2022
Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities: The Chair of the Department of Psychology reports to the Dean of the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. The Chair is responsible for the overall management and operation of the department, including:
- Management of the department budget and other financial resources;
- Overseeing course scheduling and curriculum management;
- Initiating and facilitating high-quality academic programs, certificates, partnerships, and other on-campus or online education opportunities;
- Leading annual program assessment;
- Performing faculty and staff performance and merit reviews;
- Leading student recruiting and retention efforts for the department;
- Promoting inclusion and diversity within the department, college, and university;
- Teaching 6 credit hours per semester and 3 credit hours during the summer. Courses may include introductory courses as well as advanced courses in specialized areas, and may be taught through on-campus or online modalities;
- Ensuring department initiatives align with University and Regents strategic plans;
- Participating in college and university service activities;
- Engaging in appropriate scholarly activity.
Required Application Documents:
Qualified candidates should submit a single PDF containing:
- Cover letter;
- Curriculum vitae;
- A statement (150 words max) describing the candidate’s experiences working with students and staff from diverse backgrounds and explaining how the candidate’s experiences have reflected and formed their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion;
- Contact information for three professional references.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Name: Dr. Steve Sedbrook
Email: srsedbrook@fhsu.edu
Phone: 785-628-4843
About the Department:
The Department of Psychology has 12 full-time faculty members, approximately 450 undergraduate majors, and 100 graduate students. The department offers a BA and BS in psychology; three MS degrees with emphases in clinical, experimental, and school psychology; and a School Psychology Education Specialist Degree. The department has a tradition of involving undergraduate students in research and the school psychology program enjoys close-working relationships with local school districts.
