Psychology; Chair

CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY: The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking to fill the position of Chair in the Department of Psychology starting July 1, 2009. The position, which will be on a twelve-month contract with tenure, is open to applicants with credentials commensurate with that of a full professor at UNC Charlotte. Required: Ph.D. in Psychology or a related filed; a record of significant research accomplishment; experience in writing and managing grants or contracts; a commitment to quality undergraduate and graduate education for a diverse student population; the ability to provide academic leadership. Any area of specialization within psychology is acceptable. Salary is competitive and commensurate with responsibilities and experience. Desired: previous administrative experience at a doctoral-level institution. Responsibilities: The ideal candidate is expected to continue the development of our new doctoral programs, to work successfully with other disciplines associated with these programs, to attract new faculty, and to deal with the growth in enrollment of undergraduate majors. The Chair in cooperation with the Associate Chair, Directors of the Ph.D. programs, a Director of Clinical Training, and Coordinators of the MA programs, is responsible for personnel and budgetary decision-making, staffing and course scheduling, and representing the department among university leadership. Setting: The Department of Psychology consists of 32 full-time faculty serving approximately 1000 undergraduate majors, 200 minors, and 100 graduate students. Faculty within the Department contribute to a doctoral program in Health Psychology (with concentrations in Clinical, Community, and General) and an interdisciplinary doctoral program in Organizational Science. Faculty also contribute to MA programs in Clinical/Community Psychology and Industrial/Organizational Psychology. UNC Charlotte has a rapidly growing enrollment of over 22,000 students on an attractive 1000 acre campus. UNC Charlotte strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Therefore, we celebrate diversity that includes, but is not limited to ability/disability, age, culture, ethnicity, gender, language, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. AA/EOE. Application: Evaluation of applications will begin October 1, 2008. You may contact Prof. Richard Tedeschi, Chair of the Search Committee at 704-687-4754 or for more information, or visit www.uncc.edu/colleges/artsandsciences/psychology. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Apply electronically at https://jobs.uncc.edu