Department Chair – School of Behavioral Sciences – California Southern University

Academic Oversight Activities

  • Oversee specific areas of the College as determined by the Dean.
  • Facilitate ongoing development and mentoring of full-time and adjunct faculty mentors.
  • Analyze faculty mentor and student metrics (including feedback) and respond accordingly.
  • Promote and undertake a variety of student persistence/retention measures.
  • Manage full-time and adjunct faculty mentors and staff in areas of doctoral teaching, curriculum work, and/or Doctoral Project work, including hiring/selection, assigning courses, supervision, and evaluation.
  • Establish, implement, and supervise Doctoral Project-related operations.
  • Maintain an adequate and appropriately credentialed pool of faculty mentors.
  • Assign, manage, and train Doctoral Project chairs and committee members. 
  • Ensure quality Doctoral Projects at set milestones.
  • Track candidate progression through the Doctoral Project processes. 
  • Review and resolve conflicts between faculty mentors and students when necessary.
  • Address student complaints/appeals and conduct concerns as per university policy
  • Foster an environment of continuous learning and scholarship.

Curriculum and Assessment Activities

  • Provide feedback for curriculum and course enhancement.
  • Enhance and maintain existing courses.
  • Manage the development of new courses as requested.
  • Develop academic materials and assessments.
  • Develop new academic concentrations or programs when requested by the Dean.
  • Oversee and participate in program reviews and annual reporting.

Service

  • Serve on academic governance committees as a voting member, including as a chair.
  • Participate on System, University, College, and Program cross-functional teams and committees.
  • Contribute to continuous learning and improvement activities.
  • Attend Program, College and University meetings, Commencement, and other university events.

Scholarly and Professional Activities

  • Maintain professional credentials
  • Guide student research and scholarly activities.
  • Engage in regular and consistent professional activities such as but not limited to:
    • Publishing scholarly work in peer reviewed journals or conference proceedings.
    • Serving as a peer reviewer for professional journal articles, grants, or conference papers.
    • Authoring books, book chapters, or other intellectual contributions.
    • Presenting at national or regional professional conferences.
    • Conducting clinical or action research studies.
    • Serving on committees or as an officer for professional associations.
    • Attending professional meetings, workshops and seminars.
    • Engaging in continuing education activities.

Other Duties as Assigned or Requested:

  • Support for other program, college, or university initiatives as assigned.
  • Teaching and/or Doctoral Project work as assigned

Qualifications:

Education & Experience (Minimum):

  • Terminal degree in Clinical OR Counseling Psychology
  • Licensure as a Licensed Psychologist (LP)
  • Experience working in higher education administration
  • Experience teaching in an online learning management system
  • Faculty management experience

Education & Experience (Preferred):

  • Significant experience as a practitioner in work related to Clinical/Counseling Psychology
  • Higher education leadership experience
  • Experience managing faculty in an online environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, Competencies

  • Ability to inspire and engage students, faculty mentors, and staff members
  • Ability to ensure academic rigor and fairness
  • Ability to provide constructive feedback and coaching
  • Strong collaboration skills, including the ability to influence others
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to create and sustain a collegial, collaborative, team-oriented environment
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to formulate feasible and logical solutions
  • Competent in the collection, analysis, interpretation, reporting, and use of data
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products with ability to quickly learn new technologies and software

What We Offer*

  • Salary range $100k to $110k annually
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Company paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
  • 100% company paid tuition assistance – subject to approval
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Prenatal and adoption assistance
  • Additional ancillary programs are available upon benefit enrollment eligibility

*Benefits apply to full-time employees. Some benefits may apply to part-time employees. Benefits are subject to change at any time with or without prior notice. Ask your recruiter for full details and information about dependent eligibility.

To Apply

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