Chairperson of the Department of Psychological Science
- Employer
- Ball State University
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jul 26, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Other Social & Behavioral Sciences, Psychology
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Details
Posting Details
Position Title
Chairperson of the Department of Psychological Science
Additional Information
The Department of Psychological Science at Ball State University is comprised of twenty-three full-time faculty with teaching and research expertise spanning across social, cognitive, clinical, and developmental psychology, and neuroscience. Our department includes two Master’s programs in Clinical Psychology and Psychological Science, a large undergraduate major (approximately 700 students), a psychology minor, and interdisciplinary concentrations in criminal justice, data analytics, and neuroscience. The department’s mission aligns with the university’s focus on high impact experiences for our undergraduate and graduate students, and we provide strong generalist training in psychology as a science. The faculty are productive scholars, particularly in the areas of neuroscientific foundations of cognitive, developmental, and social processes, social attitudes and communication, prejudice and discrimination, externalizing psychopathology, and psychological assessment. Faculty collaborate with many other academic departments across the university and with community partners. In line with the university’s focus on community engagement, faculty are also active participants in university, community, and professional service. To learn more about the department, please visit www.bsu.edu/psysc .
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
FLSA
Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Fiscal Year - FT Continuing Contract
Position Function
Provide administrative and faculty leadership for the department and its reporting units, teach courses in general and expertise-specific areas of the discipline as negotiated with the Dean, conduct research and publish in areas of specialization; provide an example of engagement through academic, professional, and public service.
Minimum Education
Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related field from an accredited instituiton.
Minimum Experience
Five years of teaching experience in a psychology program or closely related field; demonstrated record of scholarship and publication in any area of psychology or closely related field; and have earned tenure.
Minimum Other
Authorization to work in the US
Employer will consider sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
We are seeking applicants who demonstrate one or more of the following qualifications: administrative experience in an academic setting; leadership and interpersonal skills; commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment; record of scholarship and publication in any area of psychology or closely related field adequate for an appointment as a tenured associate or full professor; teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level in a psychology program or a closely related field; record of application for external funding in psychology or a closely related field; and record of service at university, community, or professional levels.
Preferred Other
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
Administrative Coordinator; all faculty.
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Department
CSH Deans Office:700010
Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
karitchey@bsu.edu
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Effectively represent the department and its faculty to the college and university.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Plan strategically with the members of the department for the department’s future development.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Continually assess progress toward department goals.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Manage department budget.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Plan and allocate department resources.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Plan curricula with faculty.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Assign teaching loads.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Ensure adequate student advising.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Address student concerns.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Manage departmental office and personnel.
Ranking
11
Job Duty
Provide leadership and support to the faculty in their teaching.
Ranking
12
Job Duty
Conduct research and participate in service endeavors.
Ranking
13
Job Duty
Willingly engage external constituents (e.g., alumni, friends, etc.) in support of the mission of the department, the college and the university.
Ranking
14
Job Duty
Assign and review work, orient and train staff, and make recommendations in all areas related to supervision, including but not limited to interviewing and selection, compensation, discipline, performance appraisal, and training and career development of personnel.
Ranking
15
Job Duty
Supervise research projects of undergraduate and graduate students.
Ranking
16
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting Number
202100765P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
07/01/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
07/26/2021
Applications Accepted Through Date
10/22/2021
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide a statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Position Title
Chairperson of the Department of Psychological Science
Additional Information
The Department of Psychological Science at Ball State University is comprised of twenty-three full-time faculty with teaching and research expertise spanning across social, cognitive, clinical, and developmental psychology, and neuroscience. Our department includes two Master’s programs in Clinical Psychology and Psychological Science, a large undergraduate major (approximately 700 students), a psychology minor, and interdisciplinary concentrations in criminal justice, data analytics, and neuroscience. The department’s mission aligns with the university’s focus on high impact experiences for our undergraduate and graduate students, and we provide strong generalist training in psychology as a science. The faculty are productive scholars, particularly in the areas of neuroscientific foundations of cognitive, developmental, and social processes, social attitudes and communication, prejudice and discrimination, externalizing psychopathology, and psychological assessment. Faculty collaborate with many other academic departments across the university and with community partners. In line with the university’s focus on community engagement, faculty are also active participants in university, community, and professional service. To learn more about the department, please visit www.bsu.edu/psysc .
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
FLSA
Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Fiscal Year - FT Continuing Contract
Position Function
Provide administrative and faculty leadership for the department and its reporting units, teach courses in general and expertise-specific areas of the discipline as negotiated with the Dean, conduct research and publish in areas of specialization; provide an example of engagement through academic, professional, and public service.
Minimum Education
Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related field from an accredited instituiton.
Minimum Experience
Five years of teaching experience in a psychology program or closely related field; demonstrated record of scholarship and publication in any area of psychology or closely related field; and have earned tenure.
Minimum Other
Authorization to work in the US
Employer will consider sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
We are seeking applicants who demonstrate one or more of the following qualifications: administrative experience in an academic setting; leadership and interpersonal skills; commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment; record of scholarship and publication in any area of psychology or closely related field adequate for an appointment as a tenured associate or full professor; teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level in a psychology program or a closely related field; record of application for external funding in psychology or a closely related field; and record of service at university, community, or professional levels.
Preferred Other
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
Administrative Coordinator; all faculty.
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Department
CSH Deans Office:700010
Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
karitchey@bsu.edu
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Effectively represent the department and its faculty to the college and university.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Plan strategically with the members of the department for the department’s future development.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Continually assess progress toward department goals.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Manage department budget.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Plan and allocate department resources.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Plan curricula with faculty.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Assign teaching loads.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Ensure adequate student advising.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Address student concerns.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Manage departmental office and personnel.
Ranking
11
Job Duty
Provide leadership and support to the faculty in their teaching.
Ranking
12
Job Duty
Conduct research and participate in service endeavors.
Ranking
13
Job Duty
Willingly engage external constituents (e.g., alumni, friends, etc.) in support of the mission of the department, the college and the university.
Ranking
14
Job Duty
Assign and review work, orient and train staff, and make recommendations in all areas related to supervision, including but not limited to interviewing and selection, compensation, discipline, performance appraisal, and training and career development of personnel.
Ranking
15
Job Duty
Supervise research projects of undergraduate and graduate students.
Ranking
16
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting Number
202100765P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
07/01/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
07/26/2021
Applications Accepted Through Date
10/22/2021
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide a statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Leadership Statement
- Inclusive Excellence Statement
Company
Founded in 1918 in Muncie, Indiana, the public research university has grown to more than 22500 students
Spirited and motivated, we learn, grow, and take flight. Our faculty and staff—everyone in our community—embrace students as learning partners from day one. In classrooms and labs, in immersive learning projects, on the sports fields—with creativity and determination—Cardinals Fly. We are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and go confidently upward toward ever greater opportunities. Ours is a simple promise: to challenge each other to excel. And with Beneficence as our guide—We Fly.
We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. We are excited that you want to join us in these endeavors!
The university offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay.
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