Department Head for Psychological Sciences

1 week ago


West Lafayette, Indiana, United States Purdue University Full time

About the Position

The Department of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University invites applications for the position of Department Head. The successful candidate will provide leadership and vision, and facilitate departmental research, scholarship, and educational activities. With the support of two Associate Heads, the Head is responsible for fiscal management of the department; personnel issues; faculty/staff development; alumni relations; promoting a culture of inclusion and belonging; and advocacy for the Department to the College, University, and larger community.

Qualifications

Applicants should have scholarly credentials commensurate with being appointed at the rank of Tenured Full Professor, including a PhD in Psychological Sciences or related field. A record of published research; external funding; and undergraduate and graduate teaching are required, and prior experience in academic administration is preferred.

About the Department

The Department of Psychological Sciences is a collegial and diverse department, composed of over 40 tenured/tenure-track, clinical, and research faculty, over 70 graduate students, and over 1150 undergraduate student majors. Research and doctoral training are conducted in the areas of Clinical Psychology (APA and PCSAS-accredited); Cognitive Psychology; Industrial and Organizational Psychology; Mathematical and Computational Psychology; Neuroscience and Behavior; and Social Psychology. Faculty in Psychological Sciences are also involved in a wide range of cross-campus initiatives, including The Methodology Center at Purdue; the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Science Consortium; Purdue Autism Research Center; and Purdue Institute for Integrative Neuroscience. Faculty regularly lead and collaborate on funded grants across disciplines and multiple campuses. Opportunities also exist for partnering with the HHS Extension office which offers programs to enhance the well-being of individuals, families and communities in each of Indiana's 92 counties. The Department awards Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degrees.

About the College

The Department of Psychological Sciences is the largest Department in the College of Health and Human Sciences, one of the largest colleges at Purdue. The College brings together scholars in the health sciences and human sciences to strategically address issues vital to enhancing people's health and quality of life and to understanding human behavior. The College provides a multidisciplinary learning environment that uniquely prepares students to contribute to improved human health and behavior and to serve as leaders in their disciplines. The College also provides a rich environment for world-changing research and discovery and the translation of these discoveries from theory to application, benefiting not only those in Indiana, but society as a whole.

About Purdue University

Purdue University is a comprehensive educational and research institution and member of the American Association of Universities and the Equity in Graduate Education Consortium. Purdue is recognized as a Top 10 public university by QS world rankings and is the #9 most recognized university globally by American Caldwell. In addition to the College of Health and Human Sciences, Purdue University's strengths in Agriculture, Education, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Management, Pharmacy, Science, and Veterinary Medicine contribute to a robust research and educational environment. The West Lafayette campus has ten academic colleges with an enrollment of over 55,000 students from over 120 countries. Purdue also has cultural and resource centers dedicated to providing support to historically excluded or marginalized populations. The diverse greater Lafayette/West Lafayette community has a population of approximately 225,000 and a low cost of living.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates are asked to submit the following: a letter of interest indicating leadership and mentoring philosophy and relevant research and administrative experience, a full curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for at least four references. Nominations and questions regarding the position or the application process may be directed to psychheadsearch@purdue.edu. A background check will be required for employment in this position. Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.


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