Chair Department of Psychology (Tenured Track, F1130A)

Posting Details

Job Title

Chair Department of Psychology (Tenured Track, F1130A)

Department

PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Position Number

F1130A

Job Description

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.

Position Type

FullTime

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

1. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field.
2. Previously earned tenure and have a research record sufficient to warrant the award of tenure at ODU (a Carnegie R1 institution).

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

Evidence of prior success in substantive academic leadership roles in an academic department at a university is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previously earned promotion to full professor.
• A research program aligns with one of the three Ph.D. concentrations is our department: Health, Human Factors, or Clinical.
• A strong track record of successful leadership across research, undergraduate, and graduate administration.
• Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to mentorship, to fostering a climate of collegiality, and to contributing to faculty governance in prior leadership roles.

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date

08/01/2025

Application Review Date

02/25/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/23622 to apply and attach the following:

1. A letter of application.
2. A curriculum vita.
3. A statement of research.
4. A statement regarding administrative/leadership experience, accomplishments, and philosophy.
5. Unofficial Graduate transcripts.
6. Contact information for three references.

Applications must be submitted by February 25, 2026 for full consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Noell, Search Committee Chair, via e-mail at gnoell@odu.edu.

Telework Friendly

No