Job 2009-4 - Chair



College of Liberal Arts
Department of Psychology
Position: Chair
Job Posting #: 2009-4
Review Date: Applications will be accepted until August 15, 2008
Appointment Date: To start no later than September 1, 2009


Texas State University-San Marcos invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Psychology.

Responsibilities
We seek a dynamic and progressive administrator who will promote growth of the department's research and educational programs and engender a collegial academic culture. Detailed information is available at www.psych.txstate.edu.

Qualifications
Required:
A Ph.D. in Psychology is required as is a record of teaching, scholarship, and service, which would qualify the successful applicant for a tenured position in the Department of Psychology at the Associate or Full Professor rank, with salary commensurate with experience. Area of specialization is open. The Search Committee will evaluate candidates based on these factors: administrative ability, administrative experience, leadership, interpersonal/mentoring skills, scholarship, commitment to undergraduate education, commitment to graduate education, and fit with the Department, especially background and experience that would enhance a growing M.A. Program in Health Psychology.

Application Procedures
Applicants should submit a letter, which summarizes their qualifications in each of these regards, a CV, and four letters of recommendation. Send these materials to:

Professor Vincent Luizzi
Psychology Chair Search Committee
College of Liberal Arts
Flowers Hall 313
Texas State University-San Marcos
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666

Review of applications will begin August 15, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Texas State University-San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the University’s faculty.
Texas State University-San Marcos is part of The Texas State University System.