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Title: Chairperson, Department of Psychology - College of Arts and Sciences
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: Psychology
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Department of Psychology: The Department of Psychology invites applications for a Chair position. The Department has built a strong reputation for scholarly work in the fields of Clinical-Counseling Psychology, School Psychology, Cognitive and Experimental Psychology, Industrial-Organizational/Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Quantitative Psychology. We offer a Master of Psychology with six different specializations and a doctoral program in School Psychology. The Department of Psychology serves more than 1,000 students in their undergraduate and graduate programs, a number that has nearly doubled in the last five years. There are currently 29 tenure-track faculty members, in addition to emeritus and adjunct faculty, and multiple staff that carry out the responsibilities of the Department. We are an interdisciplinary and collaborative department that values teaching, research, and service. Our teaching incorporates and values the pursuit of learning and scholarship, civic engagement, public opportunity, individualized attention, and diversity. Faculty research occurs both in the laboratory and field settings, and it seeks to advance knowledge and practice. Collaborative research is encouraged with colleagues, graduate and undergraduate students. Faculty and students provide service to the discipline, to the university, and to the community.

The Department of Psychology is housed within the College of Arts and Sciences ( http://www.cas.ilstu.edu ), home to 19 academic departments, schools, and interdisciplinary programs. The Department, College, and University are committed to shared governance and academic freedom. For more information about the Department and our programs, visit https://psychology.illinoisstate.edu/.

The Chair will provide academic and administrative leadership along with the following responsibilities:
· serve as the academic leader of the Department; manage tenure-track and non-tenure track faculty as well as non-faculty staff members;
· represent the Department and faculty members to the rest of the University, especially higher administration; and serve as a representative of higher administration to the members of the Department;
· represent the Department and University to external bodies; and develop, lead, and encourage outreach and public service efforts;
· develop the Department’s budget and manage the fiscal affairs of the Department;
· effectively manage relevant licensure and accreditation for Department programs;
· lead and coordinate the Department's strategic planning and curriculum development;
· lead the processes of faculty selection and ensure that the appointment of faculty follows university, college, and Department policies; assign and assess the distribution of faculty workload, including instructional, research, and service responsibilities;
· promote excellence in instruction, scholarly and creative productivity, and service at Illinois State University.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/

Illinois State University: IllinoisState.edu, was founded in 1857 as Illinois’ first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, lists our seven core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Learn more about Illinois State’s Metrics of Excellence at IllinoisState.edu/PointsofPride.

Bloomington-Normal Community: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance’s International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, and its citizens’ high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. Bloomington made Livability’s top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online’s list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois State’s campus. For more information on our community, visit visitbn.org.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Rank is at the Professor (preferred) or Associate Professor level. This is a twelve-month position. Salary range is $120,000 to $170,000 commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications

1. Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in any area of Psychology; Academic achievements in scholarship and teaching that merit appointment with tenure at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (https://cas.illinoisstate.edu/about/chair/aspt/)
2. A demonstrated commitment to shared academic governance and to diversity, equity, and inclusion, broadly defined
3. Evidence of administrative leadership
4. As mandated by state law, demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

07/01/2025

Required Applicant Documents

1. Letter of application
2. Statement of vision and leadership style
3. Curriculum vita
4. Description of experiences that demonstrate commitment to equity, inclusion, diversity
5. Names and contact details of three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

Additional documents may be requested.

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Review of applications will begin December 8, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

Contact Information for Applicants

Search Committee Chair, Dr. Meghan Leonard, mleonar@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.