Chair, Department of Psychology; Tenured Track

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.

Applications must be submitted by October 1, 2026, for full consideration.