"Department of Psychology - Department Chair 12 Month (Internal Candidates Only)"

Department of Psychology - Department Chair 12 Month (Internal Candidates Only)

California State University, San Bernardino

Job no: 553941
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Southern California | San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Bargaining Unit | Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Job Search Category/Discipline | Faculty - Behavioral Sciences, Appointment Type | Tenured/Tenure-Track, Time Basis | Full Time

The successful candidate will provide responsible and professional leadership in managing the day-to-day operational needs of the department, including supervision of support staff, scheduling courses, evaluating and mentoring faculty, facilitating conflict resolution, fiscal management and allocating facilities and equipment for teaching, research and service activities. Within the Department, the Chair works closely with an Associate Chair on scheduling and curriculum matters. The Chair will also represent the Department and College with on- and off-campus constituencies and maintain positive public relations with these groups. In addition, the Chair is encouraged to develop and participate in activities that support the university's strategic plan. This plan emphasizes: a) student success; b) faculty and staff success; c) stewarding resources; d) community engagement and partnerships; and e) enhancing the campus identity.

California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. ... CSUSB website.

JOB SUMMARY
The successful candidate will provide responsible and professional leadership ... (repeated summary).

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES
Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines. This position includes responsibilities throughout summer and occasionally at weekend and evening events. The Chair may perform other duties as needed to support departmental and institutional goals.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A doctoral degree in Psychology or substantially related field by time of appointment. Candidate must be a tenured faculty member at CSUSB currently in the Department of Psychology. Area of specialization in psychology is open.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation is valued. Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching and leadership experience at program level is preferred and should be noted in application.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Psychology is in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and offers a B.A. in General Psychology with two concentrations - Biological Psychology and Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Additionally, the department offers an M.A. program in Psychological Science, as well as M.S. programs in Clinical/Counseling and Industrial/Organizational Psychology. The Department has 25 full-time tenure track faculty members, four full-time lecturers and approximately 1600 undergraduate majors and 60 graduate majors. Department of Psychology.

For more information regarding the position, please contact:
Recruitment Chair
Dr. Miranda McIntyre
mmcintyre@csusb.edu

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Statement of managerial style/goals/vision
4. A statement of your qualifications
5. Diversity Statement ... (maximum 1,000 words).
6. Reference List ...
7. Confidential letters of recommendation may be solicited ...

Formal review of applications will begin January 30, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

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Salary is commensurate with experience.
Department Chair 12 Month (Assistant Professor) (Range 3) - $7,127 - $16,420
Department Chair 12 Month (Associate Professor) (Range 4) - $7,830 - $18,029
Department Chair 12 Month (Professor) (Range 5) - $9,883 - $18,882
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