Department of psychology Job at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN

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  • East Tennessee State University
  • Johnson City, TN

Job Description

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2024. First round of interviews will likely be scheduled for mid-October 2024. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. David Harker, Search Committee Chair, at harkerd@etsu.edu. Posting Details Position Information Job Title Chair Of Department of Psychology
Department Psychology - 21700

Pay Grade
Job Category Faculty

Job Summary The Department of Psychology at East Tennessee State University seeks an outstanding scholar and administrator to be hired at the rank of Associate or Full Professor (with tenure) for the position of Department Chair, to begin July 2025. The ideal candidate will promote excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service, enhance undergraduate teaching and graduate training programs, increase the visibility of an active faculty, and foster productive collaborations within and beyond the department. The department is home to 16 tenure-track or tenured faculty members, 3 additional staff members, and over 40 graduate students. The department offers doctoral programs in both Clinical and Experimental Psychology. The mission of our APA-accredited Clinical Psychology doctoral program is to provide training for rural behavioral health and practice in the context of integrated primary health care. Our Experimental Psychology doctoral program's mission is to provide students with broad training in translational research in the psychological sciences, including developmental, cognitive, social psychology, and behavioral neuroscience. Our doctoral students go on to successful careers in teaching, research, and clinical service delivery, with many electing to work in underserved areas. To learn more about the department, visit . Department Chairs in the College have 12 (rather than 9) month appointments. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Psychology and a proven record of scholarship and teaching appropriate for a tenured position at the Associate or Full Professor level. They should have experience with the supervision of a Clinical training program and/or the APA accreditation process, and the ability to build consensus and support strategic change. Successful applicants will demonstrate commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for working and learning, where transparency, collaboration, voice, and choice, are valued. East Tennessee State University has an enrollment of approximately 14,000 students. We are a Carnegie Foundation doctoral research university, with associated Colleges of Pharmacy, Public Health, and Medicine. Forbes magazine recently named ETSU as one of America's best employers for women. In 2024, ETSU also earned the title of Top Adventure College for the second year in a row. ETSU is in Johnson City, a city of 73,000 in Northeast Tennessee between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The area offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation and enjoys a moderate climate. The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to University facilities and services, and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information. . ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Qualifications
  • A Ph.D. degree in Psychology and
  • A proven record of scholarship and teaching appropriate for a tenured position at the Associate or Full Professor level.
  • Successful applicants will demonstrate a record of effective leadership, strong communication skills, and experience with budget management, resource allocation, and strategic planning.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience mentoring students and faculty in research and teaching,
  • A record of success in obtaining and/or supporting extramural funding, and
  • Full Professor qualified applicants.
Salary commensurate with experience Posting Detail Information Posting Number F00856P
Is this position subject to a criminal background check? No
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No
Open Date 08/08/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2024. First round of interviews will likely be scheduled for mid-October 2024. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. David Harker, Search Committee Chair, at harkerd@etsu.edu. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents * Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Teaching Philosophy
  • Statement of Research
  • Evidence of Teaching Excellence
  • Philosophy of Leadership
Optional Documents East Tennessee State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, or age in its programs and activities. Full Non-Discrimination Policy ... To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at

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