Norfolk State University is seeking an experienced academic leader for the role of Chair/Associate or Full Professor in the Department of Psychology. This position provides strategic leadership and vision for the department, managing its operations while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture. The Chair will also instruct psychology courses with release time allocated based on departmental need.
What You'll Do
- Provide strategic leadership and vision for the department
- Foster faculty development through mentoring and support research excellence
- Coordinate and serve on various departmental and college committees
- Guide and promote academic programming
- Assign and manage various departmental committees (e.g., curriculum, assessment)
- Manage departmental budgeting, staffing, and resources with transparency and accountability
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive departmental culture as well as interdisciplinary collaboration within the university and with external partners
- Represent the department effectively within the college and university
- Instruct psychology courses with release time per semester based on departmental need and expertise
What We're Looking For
- Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology
- Academic credentials appropriate for appointment at the rank of Associate/Full Professor
- Demonstrated leadership experience in academic settings (e.g., program director, associate chair or committee chair)
- Strong record of research, teaching, and service
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located at Norfolk State University.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
