Department Chair, Forensic Psychology

2 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Department of Forensic Psychology at The Chicago School is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Department Chair. The Department Chair will oversee the MA in Forensic Psychology, Professional Counselor Licensure Track program, and report to the Chair of the Division of Forensic Psychology.

The Department Chair will be responsible for leading the department in a manner that supports the Engaged Practitioner Model, which emphasizes learning through community service and student engagement. The successful candidate will have experience providing services within forensic settings and/or with forensic populations, and will be able to demonstrate training and experience in these areas.

The department seeks an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness, professional development and scholarship, integrity and ethics, respect for diversity and pluralism, innovation, flexibility, and teamwork and collaboration. Candidates who will advance equity, diversity, and inclusion through their teaching, scholarship, and service are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

People Management:

  • Recruit, hire, and manage qualified and diverse faculty in alignment with budget allowances and university need.
  • Develop and apply a structured, data-driven system for mentoring, supervising, and evaluating the teaching, advisement, and other duties performed by faculty members.
  • Ensure department faculty remain active in scholarship and service, as evidenced by membership in institutional committee work, professional organizations, publications, presentations, and colloquia.

Academic Quality & Innovation:

  • Conduct regularly scheduled curriculum reviews and revisions to ensure currency and alignment with competencies desired by employers.
  • Lead student development efforts, including monitoring satisfactory academic progress, supervising Department efforts to support student development, and representing the Department at institutional Student Community Standards Committee.
  • Teach up to 12 credits per academic year, depending upon level of appointment and scope of administrative responsibilities.
  • Lead the department in any accreditation, department review, or assessment required of the department, including participation in research and writing for any necessary self-study or department-related reports.
  • Ensure student concerns are effectively addressed in a timely and responsive manner in support of student satisfaction and retention.
  • Actively cultivate opportunities for students to participate in scholarship and community engagement, such that students are regularly participating in the production of scholarly work products and/or involved in community activities beyond the campus.
  • Ensure that department faculty remain current in knowledge and skills regarding emerging instructional technology into classroom instruction to support ongoing innovation and instructional excellence.

Academic Operations & Budget Management:

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the department to ensure quality student experience and faculty performance expectations are maintained.
  • Direct course scheduling in a manner that supports the student experience, including ensuring adequate class size and assigning faculty who are properly credentialed and trained to deliver assigned course content.
  • Represent the department at meetings, student events, and other related events to facilitate collaborative decision making, student engagement, and building program and university awareness in the community.
  • In collaboration with university and division academic leadership, lead the development of strategic academic and budget plans for the department, including recommendations from the assessment and department review process to inform student enrollment growth targets and program staffing needs.
  • In collaboration with the university and division academic leadership, seek and implement opportunities to integrate emerging instructional technology into the curriculum delivery model/s with consideration given to expanding opportunities for remote synchronous and distance learning.

Strategic Growth:

  • Collaborate with admissions team to ensure timely review of admissions files and development of materials to support achievement of new student recruiting goals.
  • In collaboration with university and division leadership, develop and execute a plan for community engagement in support of expanding awareness and driving new student enrollment at The Chicago School.
  • Partner with university and division leaders in mitigating student attrition.

Position Qualifications:

  • Successful candidates must hold an earned doctorate in Clinical, Forensic, or Counseling Psychology.
  • License to practice Psychology, preferably in DC or the surrounding areas.
  • Strong record of administrative experience in higher education.
  • Teaching and academic administration at graduate level as well as professional experience in the field of forensic psychology.
  • Must have a strong interest in the development of leaders, as this job requires the development of future leaders in the field through curriculum.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage operational processes, including the program budget.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Solid people development skills with a focus on providing opportunities for faculty and staff to excel.
  • The Department Chair must be able to balance institutional priorities with program needs and initiatives.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Compensation & BenefitsThis opportunity is budgeted at $90,000 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.

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