Associate/Full Professor (Tenure Track) and Department Chair - Psychology (25-26)

DePaul University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Associate or Full Professor to lead its Psychology Department. This role involves providing effective leadership, fostering inclusivity, and managing a diverse academic environment. The ideal candidate will have a robust research program in areas such as Cognitive or Social Psychology, coupled with excellent teaching and mentoring skills. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of a thriving department while contributing to a strong social justice mission. Join a forward-thinking institution that values diversity and innovation in education.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Benefits

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a PhD in psychology and a productive research program.
• Experience in leadership and mentoring is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and vision for the Psychology Department.
• Manage undergraduate, master's, and PhD programs effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Research Program Development

Teaching and Mentoring

Inclusivity Advocacy

Education

PhD in Psychology

Job description

Associate/Full Professor (Tenure Track) and Department Chair - Psychology (25-26)

Full-time Faculty Positions

Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Part-time Faculty Positions

DePaul University invites expressions of interest for a pool of qualified Part Time Faculty to teach courses in a variety of disciplines across all 10 colleges and schools. Individuals may enter expressions of interest by submitting their credentials to any posting for which they are qualified to teach. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Screening of individuals in the pool is ongoing, depending on curricular need and funding. Individuals will be contacted by the department if they reach the finalist stage for teaching a particular course or set of courses. The pool will remain in place until the closing date specified in the posting details; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must resubmit. All individuals in the pool will be notified by email when the posting is closed.

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Posting Details

Job ID: 153339

Rank: Associate/Full Professor

College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Science and Health

Responsibilities:

The Department of Psychology at DePaul University in Chicago invites applications for a tenured Associate or Full Professor with collaborative leadership experience who will serve as Department Chair. The selected candidate is expected to provide effective leadership and vision, work well with diverse faculty and students, champion inclusivity and advocacy, and manage a complex organization with undergraduate, master's, and PhD programs.

This search is open with a preference for candidates with an established research program in one of the following areas: Cognitive, Developmental, Physiological, or Social Psychology. Successful candidates will have a productive research program, excellent teaching and mentoring, and experience as an effective leader. A track record or potential for external funding is a plus.

DePaul's Department of Psychology recognizes that diversity, in many forms, is essential to broaden the perspectives and capacity of the discipline. We seek applicants who reflect the diversity of our student body and the city of Chicago and who are eager to work with a diverse range of students, faculty, and staff. We especially encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, historically marginalized communities, and/or with marginalized identities.

DePaul University, serving over 21,000 students, is an urban, forward-looking university with national recognition in academics, research, and a strong social justice history and mission. The Psychology Department embraces this mission in both the research it values and its perspective on teaching. The department has 36 full-time faculty, supporting 800 undergraduate majors and 130 graduate students. PhD programs within the Psychology Department include Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Community Psychology, and Psychological Science. We offer master's programs in Research Psychology, Community Psychology, as well as BA/MS programs in Community and I-O Psychology.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates will have a PhD in psychology. Successful candidates will have a productive research program, excellent teaching and mentoring, and experience as an effective leader. A track record or potential for external funding is a plus.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must complete the online application which includes the following:

• Cover letter (no more than 2 pages) detailing your interest in the position and why you are a good fit for this position


• Curriculum vitae highlighting (a) education and qualifications; (b) teaching experience; (c) leadership experience; (d) research accomplishments; and (e) service contributions


• Leadership statement (no more than 2 pages) describing your previous leadership experience, your leadership philosophy and approach, and your goals for this position


• Research statement (no more than 2 pages) highlighting significant contributions, methodological strengths, and future research plans


• Representative reprints and/or preprints (no more than 2)


• Teaching statement (no more than 2 pages) highlighting a list of teaching interests at undergraduate and graduate levels, mentoring philosophy, and pedagogical approaches and innovations. Expertise in, and willingness to teach neuro/physiological psychology is a plus.


• Teaching evaluations


• Diversity and inclusivity statement (no more than 2 pages) describing past efforts and/or concrete plans to address DEI barriers, and to promote diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging through teaching, research, and leadership.


• Contact Reference List - Please provide a list of the names and contact information for three professional references. These references may be contacted further along in the application process to provide Confidential Letters of Recommendation.

Application materials will be reviewed beginning February 1, 2025, and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled or March 14, 2025, whichever comes first. Please contact Dr. Ruben Parra ([e-mail]), Search Committee Chair, with additional questions about the position.

Considerations:
An incumbent who serves as department chair would receive additional compensation, in the form of an academic year stipend and a summer stipend. The academic year stipend may rage $8,500 - $11,750 while the summer stipend may range between $15,750 - $22,750, for each year served. The department chair also typically receives 3-4 teaching releases during each year of service as chairperson.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $95,600 - $104,700 at the Associate Professor level and $116,700 - $136,500 at the Full Professor level, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicant Documents Cover Letter(1)
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Personal Statement(1)
Research Statement(1)
Publication(2)
Teaching Statement(1)
Student evaluations(1)
Diversity Statement(1)
Contact Reference(1)