Program Chair, BS Masters in Business Psychology

Program Chair – Master’s in Business Psychology

Franklin University, located in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a dedicated and experienced full-time, 12‑month Program Chair for the Master’s in Business Psychology program. This role encompasses academic leadership, curriculum oversight, faculty supervision, teaching, assessment, and active participation in University committees and professional networks. Candidates may work in a hybrid or remote capacity, with an expectation to be onsite as needed to support departmental initiatives, collaboration, and University events.

This position offers an opportunity to shape program quality and student success while contributing to the University’s mission and strategic priorities.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance curriculum to ensure academic quality, consistency, and alignment with professional standards and accreditation expectations.
• Establish course standards, collaborate with instructional design partners, and implement program‑level assessment and continuous improvement processes.
• Teach within the discipline.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate lead and adjunct faculty.
• Support faculty development; coordinate staffing, credentialing, onboarding with HR and the Center for Teaching Excellence.
• Serve as the primary point of communication for program priorities and curricular content.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to support students, promote the program, and advance University initiatives.

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or PsyD) in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a related field.
• Minimum five years of professional experience in the discipline.
• Ability to design, implement, and assess academic programs responsive to emerging workforce and market trends.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; effective organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency with instructional technologies and a clear commitment to student success.
• Preferred: professional certification(s) relevant to the discipline, demonstrated scholarship or research activity, leadership or supervisory experience, and experience working in higher education or adult‑focused learning environments.

Franklin offers a competitive benefits package, an incentive program, free parking, free undergraduate tuition for employees and immediate family members, graduate tuition assistance for full‑time employees and immediate family members, and a discount on doctoral tuition for employees.

Franklin University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Franklin does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, disability, or veteran or military status.