Chair Department of Psychology (Tenured Track, F1130A)

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Posting Details

Job Title: Chair Department: Department of Psychology Tenured Track: F1130A Department: PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT Position Number: F1130A

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 departments continuing growth and excellence in research, teaching, and service.

Responsibilities

• Work with the faculty and administration to support the departments 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.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field.
• Previously earned tenure and have a research record sufficient to warrant the award of tenure at ODU, a Carnegie R1 institution.
• Evidence of prior success in substantive academic leadership roles in an academic department at a university.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Previously earned promotion to full professor.
• A research program aligns with one of the three Ph.D. concentrations: 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, fostering a climate of collegiality, and contributing to faculty governance in prior leadership roles.

Conditions of Employment

• Location: Norfolk, VA
• Job Open Date: 08/01/2025
• Application Review Date: 02/25/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Application Instructions:
• Interested candidates should visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/23622 to apply and attach the following:
• A letter of application.
• A curriculum vita.
• A statement of research.
• A statement regarding administrative and leadership experience, accomplishments, and philosophy.
• Unofficial Graduate transcripts.
• Contact information for three references.
• Applications must be submitted by February 25, 2026, for full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Noell Search Committee Chair via e-mail at kgnoell@odu.edu.

Pay Transparency and Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is a response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer or consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

About the College

Old Dominion University and the College of Sciences are committed to inclusive excellence, recognizing that diversity enhances and enriches our educational mission, employment experience, and community engagement. We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and/or service experiences have prepared them to fulfill our commitment to inclusion. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Please visit ODUs Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity at https://www.odu.edu/equity.

About the Department

ODUs Department of Psychology is in the College of Sciences and includes 28 full-time faculty members, approximately 1,200 undergraduate majors, and 60 students in our graduate programs. The department offers a terminal Masters degree in Psychology and a Ph.D. with concentrations in Health Psychology, Human Factors, and Clinical Psychology. The department participates in the Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology, an APA-approved program. Faculty research is currently funded by NIH, NSF, SAMHSA, NASA, and other entities. Areas of research collaboration among faculty in the Psychology Department include health, diversity, and technology. For more information about the department, visit https://www.odu.edu/psychology.

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