Department Head/professor, Department Of Psychology And Behavioral Sciences

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Ruston, LA, United States
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Managing departmental budgets and resources
Fostering faculty and student development
Overseeing curriculum and program assessment
** Louisiana Tech University is seeking a Department Chair for the Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, starting in Fall 2026. This full-time, tenure-track position requires a doctorate in Psychology or a related field and offers leadership opportunities within a dynamic academic environment. **

Job Summary

  • The Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences is dynamic, future-oriented, and poised for continued growth under new leadership.
  • Louisiana Tech University offers excellent faculty benefits including a fixed-benefit retirement plan and tuition discounts for faculty and their families.
  • Ruston, LA is a family-friendly college town with a low cost of living, top-rated schools, and numerous outdoor recreational opportunities.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Louisiana Tech University is seeking a Department Chair for the Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, starting in Fall 2026. This full-time, tenure-track position requires a doctorate in Psychology or a related field and offers leadership opportunities within a dynamic academic environment. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • managing departmental budgets and resources
  • fostering faculty and student development
  • overseeing curriculum and program assessment
  • promoting collaborative and inclusive academic environment
  • continuing research program
  • effective leadership and communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • strategic planning experience
  • faculty mentorship skills
  • commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • experience with graduate and undergraduate programs
  • visionary leadership
  • engagement in transdisciplinary initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Doctorate in Psychology or closely related field
  • Tenure-track appointment at Associate or Full Professor rank
  • Distinguished record of teaching, scholarship, and service
  • Demonstrated administrative experience
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Experience with budget management and strategic planning

Work Rights

Not specified

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