Department of Psychology

Chair, Department of Psychology

Texas State University-San Marcos invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Psychology.

Responsibilities
We seek a dynamic and progressive administrator who will promote growth of the department’s research and educational programs and engender a collegial academic culture. Course load is one/one, with 75% of the Chair’s workload allocated to leading the department in developing and implementing its strategic plan, as well as managing the daily operations of the department.

Qualifications
Required:
A doctorate in Psychology or a closely related field is required as is a record of teaching, scholarship, and service which would qualify the successful applicant for a tenured position in the Department of Psychology at the Associate or Professor rank, with salary commensurate with experience. The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank based on university and department established standards. Area of specialization is open.

Preferred:
Administrative ability, administrative experience, leadership, vision for developing the department’s strategic plan, interpersonal/mentoring skills, scholarship, commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, and fit with the department. Preference will be given to someone whose background and experience would enhance a growing M.A. program in Health Psychology.

Application Procedures
Applicants should submit a letter which summarizes their qualifications in each of these regards, a CV, and four letters of recommendation or the names of four references with full contact information. Send materials to Prof. Vincent Luizzi, Psychology Chair Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, Texas State University-San Marcos, 601 University Dr., San Marcos, TX 78666. Review of applications begins October 1, 2009, and continues until the position is filled.

Texas State University-San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the University's faculty.

Texas State University-San Marcos is part of The Texas State University System.

Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology

Texas State University-San Marcos invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected to have a Ph.D. in psychology with graduate level training related to occupational health psychology and/or program evaluation, maintain an active research program, secure external funding, direct student research, and teach courses in occupational health/program evaluation psychology.

Qualifications
Required: Ph.D. in psychology with graduate level training including occupational health psychology and/or program evaluation or a closely related specialization in psychology; evidence of an active research program; potential for: teaching courses in research/evaluation and occupational health/industrial–organizational psychology; developing and supervising student internships; involving graduate/undergrad students in research; and securing external funding.

Preferred:
Strong methodological background; demonstrated effective teaching credentials/student evaluations; experience related to supervising graduate theses/research; teaching and research interests in organizational theories; structures; processes; primary prevention, interventions; programs reducing occupational stress, illness and injury; or program evaluation.

Application Procedures
Applicants should provide evidence of strong teaching credentials and student evaluations commensurate with experience. To apply send a cover letter, copies of transcripts from all degree granting institutions, current vita, a statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, available reprints/preprints, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and at least three letters of reference to:

Harvey Ginsburg
Search Committee Chair
Department of Psychology
Texas State University-San Marcos
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666

To ensure full consideration all materials must arrive by October 15, 2009.

Texas State University-San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the University's faculty.

Texas State University-San Marcos is part of The Texas State University System.