Chair Department of Psychology; Tenured Track, F

Job Title

Chair, Department of Psychology (Tenured Track, F1130A)

Psychology Department

F1130A

• Job Open Date: 08/01/2025
• Application Review Date: 02/25/2026
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes

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.

Full Time

General Public

• Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field.
• Previously earned tenure.
• 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 is required.

• Previously earned promotion to full professor.
• 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.
• Commitment to mentorship, fostering a climate of collegiality, and contributing to faculty governance in prior leadership roles.

• Location:
  
  Norfolk, VA.
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes.
• Telework Friendly:
  No.

Interested candidates should visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./23622 to apply and attach the following:

• A letter of application.
• A curriculum vitae.
• 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 February 25, 2026 for full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Noell, Search Committee Chair, via e‑mail at kgnoell
.

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