Chair Department of Psychology (Tenured Track, F1130A)

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Chair 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 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.

Position Type FullTime Type of Recruitment General Public Type of Recruitment General Public Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

• Candidates must have a 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).

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.

Conditions of Employment Location Norfolk, VA Job Open Date 08/01/2025 Application Review Date 10/01/2026 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/leadership experience, accomplishments, and philosophy.
• Unofficial Graduate transcripts.
• Contact information for three references.

Applications must be submitted by October 01, 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

Telework Friendly No Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Pay Transparency 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) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's 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 ODU's Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity: https://www.odu.edu/equity.

About the Department

ODU's 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 Master's 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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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research Interests
• Other Document
• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
• Contact Information for Professional References

Optional Documents