JOB DESCRIPTION

The Director of Cyberpsychology will provide leadership to the graduate program and academic instruction. The successful candidate will hold an earned doctorate in CyberPsychology, Social Psychology or a related field, teach courses primarily at the graduate level, engage in scholarly research and student mentorship, and provide administrative support related to the continued growth of the M.S. CyberPsychology program (i.e., admissions, programming). The successful candidate is expected to have excellent communication skills, personal integrity, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity.

DEPARTMENT & PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Psychology Department is one of the largest departments at Norfolk State University and offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A and B.A.PSY Online) in General Psychology, a Master of Science (M.S.) in CyberPsychology and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology as part of the Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology.

The M.S. CyberPsychology program is the first program of its type in the United States and is recognized within the larger international cyberpsychology community. Our program is an accelerated online (asynchronous) research-based program that is committed to studying the ways that humans are impacted by digital technologies. More information about the M.S. CyberPsychology program can be found at  www.nsu.edu/CyberPsychology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An earned doctorate (PSY.D or Ph.D.) in Clinical, Social, Cognitive, Human Factors Psychology or a related discipline.
• Evidence of potential for strong teaching, including experience teaching online.
• Evidence of potential for excellence in research.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A commitment to the development of a research program in cyberpsychology or a closely related specialization.
• Teaching experience at the graduate level.
• Experience with online teaching using the Blackboard learning management system.
• A record of or potential for obtaining external grant support.
• Experience in program coordination and/or administration.

How to APPLY

Interested persons should submit an application (Position F0419) that includes a curriculum vitae, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and research, teaching and diversity statements to Virginia Jobs at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?query=Norfolk+State+University

A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For direct inquiries please contact:  Dr. Karen Y. Holmes, Chair, Psychology Department Hiring Committee at kyholmes@nsu.edu.