Department Chair - Psychology & Behavioral Sciences

Louisiana Tech University; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Tech University in Ruston seeks a Department Chair for the Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences to begin Fall 2026. This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track administrative position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

The Chair will provide visionary leadership, manage budgets and resources, oversee curricula and program assessment, support faculty and student development, and promote an inclusive academic environment while maintaining a reduced teaching load to

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology or a closely related field.
• Distinguished record of teaching, scholarship, and service with tenure-worthy credentials.
• Demonstrated administrative leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to undergraduate and graduate programs development.

Responsibilities

• Manage departmental budgets and resources.
• Foster faculty and student development.
• Oversee curriculum and program assessment.
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive academic environment.
• Represent the department within the university and broader community.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Communication

Faculty mentorship

Diversity, equity, inclusion

Education

Doctorate in Psychology or closely related field

Job description

Louisiana Tech University in Ruston seeks a Department Chair for the Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences to begin Fall 2026. This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track administrative position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

The Chair will provide visionary leadership, manage budgets and resources, oversee curricula and program assessment, support faculty and student development, and promote an inclusive academic environment while maintaining a reduced teaching load to