Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Dept Chair — Leadership

Louisiana Tech University; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Tech University seeks a full-time Department Chair for the Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, starting Fall 2026. This tenure-track position requires leadership in managing budgets, fostering development, and overseeing curriculum. Ideal candidates will hold a doctorate and demonstrate a distinguished record in teaching and scholarship.

Responsibilities include promoting diversity and inclusion, maintaining a reduced teaching load, and representing the department within the academic community.

Qualifications

• A distinguished record of teaching, scholarship, and service that merits appointment with tenure.
• Demonstrated administrative experience and effective leadership skills.
• Commitment to supporting a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Budget management

Diversity and inclusion advocacy

Education

Doctorate in Psychology or closely related field

Job description

Louisiana Tech University seeks a full-time Department Chair for the Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, starting Fall 2026. This tenure-track position requires leadership in managing budgets, fostering development, and overseeing curriculum. Ideal candidates will hold a doctorate and demonstrate a distinguished record in teaching and scholarship.

Responsibilities include promoting diversity and inclusion, maintaining a reduced teaching load, and representing the department within the academic community.