"Department Chair & Professor"

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number: F00359P

Classification Title: Chair

Position Title: Department Chair & Professor

GSU Information

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, ranked 2nd most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 187 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation’s most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University’s rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $3.2 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

Department

Dean's Office - College of Education & Human Development

College

College of Education & Human Development

Campus

Atlanta

Position Type

Administrative/Professional

Posting Type

Internal/External

About the Department

The department has nine graduate programs, including three doctoral programs (Counseling Psychology, Counselor Education and Practice, and School Psychology) and three CACREP master’s programs (Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, and School Counseling), and offers Ed.S. degrees in both School Counseling and School Psychology.

Our mission is to advance the fields of counseling and psychology by promoting rigorous research, applying evidence-based treatments, and advocating for effective social policies. We are dedicated to preparing distinguished professionals who use empirically validated methods to support and enhance the well-being of the communities they serve. Through our commitment to scholarship and advocacy, we aim to achieve prominent prevention, intervention, and treatment outcomes for all individuals.

Position Description

The Department of Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) within the College of Education and Human Development at Georgia State University (GSU) invites applications for the position of Department Chair and Professor starting July 2026. The ideal candidate should have a strong academic record and experience in leadership and administration, with a focus on supporting student, faculty, and staff success.

Required Experience

A minimum of 10 years of experience in a tenure-track faculty position. Current rank of tenured associate or full professor. University/college service and leadership experience. Experience in managing budgets and financial resources.

Required Education

Doctoral degree in counseling psychology, counselor education, school psychology, or related area, from an accredited program.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

Current rank of tenured full professor and eligibility for tenure and full professor rank at GSU. Experience as a department chair, associate chair, or similar administrative position.

Proven track record in scholarship as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and funding to support research. Evidence of effective research mentoring and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Applied understanding of university governance structures.

Effective personnel management knowledge and skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences.

Familiarity with curriculum development and program assessment.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

None specified.

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours

Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations).

Salary

TBD

Search Chair Contact info

Kenneth G. Rice, Ph.D.
Professor
kgr1@gsu.edu

Job Duties

Description of Job Duty: The Chair reports to the Dean of the College of Education and Human Development and is responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, including but not limited to:
- managing and allocating the department’s budget, faculty and staff recruitment and evaluation, and ensuring compliance with university policies;
- ensuring programs maintain APA- and CACREP-accreditation;
- supporting faculty in their scholarly and creative work, and supporting faculty and staff in their professional development;
- managing the growth of the departmental external funding portfolio;
- overseeing the quality of instruction, credit hour production, and class/teaching assignments;
- fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students, ensuring their academic and professional development;
- working effectively with faculty, staff, and other departments within the college and university.

Percentage Of Time: 100%

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 07/01/2026

Open Date: 07/23/2025

Review of Applications Begins: 10/20/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Other Document 1 = Statement of vision for the department and leadership style

At the point in which an applicant is invited for an on-campus interview, letters of reference will be requested.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents:
1. Resume/CV
2. Letter of Intent/Cover Letter
3. Other Document 1
4. Unofficial transcripts of the highest degree completed