Program Director - Psychology - Royal Oak, MI

Program Director - Psychology

Discover the opportunity to join Baker College, honored as one of the 2024 & 2025 Best and Brightest Workplaces in West Michigan, Metro Detroit and Nationally!

Baker College invites passionate professionals to join our team as our Program Director in Psychology for our Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Science in I/O Psychology programs.

Join our dynamic team and help shape the next generation of organizational leaders by leading our Master’s program in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and undergraduate program in Psychology. We’re seeking passionate educators who are committed to excellence and dedicated to student success.

As Program Director, your core responsibility is to lead and shape academic programs, driving their quality, relevance, and alignment with Baker College’s mission and goals. You will champion a student‑first academic environment, ensuring that every decision reflects the College’s values. Your role involves cultivating a culture of compliance, collaboration, and integrity among both faculty and students. Partnering closely with the academic dean and faculty, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing program quality, curriculum assessment, and instructional excellence.

The ideal candidate would hold a doctoral degree (preferred) in psychology or a related discipline and have at least five years of experience in higher education. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to graduate‑level teaching, a passion for mentoring students, and the ability to connect theoretical concepts with real‑world organizational practice.

Founded in 1911, Baker College is committed to embracing technology, sparking innovation, and fostering a supportive learning environment where students can gain the real‑world knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to pursue the life and career they desire. Each of our six campus locations is unique, with a distinct culture, array of academic programs, and landscape.

Baker College is an independent, private, non‑profit institution offering associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees on campuses across Michigan and online. Our student‑first philosophy is the cornerstone of our institution—it guides us and keeps us focused on ensuring our students and their success remain our top priority.

Baker College prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located in the Baker College Title IX Policy.

Location: 420 S. Lafayette Ave, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067, United States