Chair, Department of Psychological Science/Associate or Full Professor - Tenure-Track

Position Information

Position Information

Position Title Department Chair Working Title Chair, Department of Psychological Science/Associate or Full Professor - Tenure-Track Department 240410-Psychological Science Pay Rate Per faculty salary model FTE 1.0 FLSA Exempt Position Number 998583 Classification Faculty Special Instructions to Applicants:
Candidates interested in applying for the position must complete the on-line faculty profile for position number 998583 found at https://jobs.ucmo.edu.

Candidates should submit the following documentation:
1. A letter of application that outlines the applicant’s interest, qualifications, and experience for the position.
2. A statement of teaching philosophy.
3. A curriculum vitae.
4. Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
5. Names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references. This is completed within the faculty profile.

Letters of recommendation and official undergraduate and graduate transcripts showing degree completions will be required later in the search process.

Review of applications begins on September 1, 2022 and continues until the position is filled. The desired starting date for this appointment is July 1, 2023, with the possibility of starting as early as January 1, 2023.

Direct inquiries regarding this position to: Dr. David Kreiner, Search Committee Chair, telephone (660) 543-8076 or e-mail: kreiner@ucmo.edu

NOTE : A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status and people with disabilities. Working hours: Bargaining Unit No Work Location Warrensburg Campus Posting Date 06/21/2022 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Position Purpose

• The University of Central Missouri Department of Psychological Science invites applications for a tenured position as Chair and Associate/Full Professor.
• Administrative duties include, but are not limited to, providing effective leadership in teaching, research, student success, recruitment, and curriculum development. The successful candidate will advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within the department.
• Teaching responsibilities include a teaching load of six credit hours per semester, such as General Psychology and other Psychology courses based on the individual’s expertise and previous teaching experience.
• The successful candidate will be expected to make scholarly contributions in one or more areas of psychological science.

Education & Formal Training Doctorate degree (Specify field(s) of study below) Other Education & Formal Training
Ph.D. in Psychology from an accredited institution is required. Computer Skills Experience

• The successful candidate must have a distinguished record of teaching, scholarship, and service that merits appointment as a Full or Associate Professor.
• Experience and skills in mentoring student research are especially valued.
• Additional preferred qualifications include successful experience in: managing budgets and personnel; Curriculum development including assessment; collegial leadership; and facilitation of faculty recruitment, professional development, and promotion.

Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: Attention to detail, Budget-related skills, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Supervisory skills, including motivation, delegation of duties, evaluation, etc, Management and/or administration skills, Maintain confidentiality Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge Physical & Environmental Factors: Special Working Conditions: Professional appearance Ability to Keyboard Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts
3. Vitae
4. Teaching Philosophy Statement

Optional Documents