Department Chair: Visionary Leader in Psychology

Stryker Corporation; Ruston (LA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences at Louisiana Tech University invites applications and nominations for the position of Department Chair to begin Fall 2026. This full-time, 12-month, tenure-track administrative role offers opportunity to lead a growing department while maintaining a reduced teaching load and continuing research.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, guiding curriculum and assessment, fostering faculty and student development, promoting inclusive

Qualifications

• A doctorate in Psychology or a closely related field.
• A distinguished record of teaching, scholarship, and service that merits appointment with tenure at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
• Demonstrated administrative experience and effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to supporting a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Experience with budget management, strategic planning, and faculty mentorship is highly desired.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the department's curriculum, research, and climate.

Responsibilities

• Manage departmental budgets and resources.
• Foster faculty and student development.
• Oversee curriculum and program assessment.
• Promote collaborative and inclusive academic environment.
• Represent the department within the university and the broader community.
• Maintain reduced teaching load and continue research.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Diversity & inclusion

Mentorship

Education

PhD in Psychology

Job description

The Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences at Louisiana Tech University invites applications and nominations for the position of Department Chair to begin Fall 2026. This full-time, 12-month, tenure-track administrative role offers opportunity to lead a growing department while maintaining a reduced teaching load and continuing research.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, guiding curriculum and assessment, fostering faculty and student development, promoting inclusive