Department Chair

Department of Forensic Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Chicago, IL

Job Summary
     Salary: Open
     Type: Full Time
     Discipline: Executive
     Required Education: Doctorate

Job Description

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology invites applications for the position of Department Chair, Department of Forensic Psychology.

The Chicago School is the nation's oldest and largest graduate university focused exclusively on psychology and related behavioral sciences. As a professional school, our focus is not strictly on research and theory, but on preparing students to become outstanding practitioners, providing direct service to help individuals and organizations thrive.

The Position:
The Forensic department has been vital to the health of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology since the inception of an MA degree in 2003; the doctoral program welcomed their first students in 2009.   We are seeking an outstanding candidate to fill the role of Department Chair.

The successful candidate will be responsible for making recommendations to the Dean of Academic Affairs for recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and promotion of faculty, as well as department development and budget management. The chair is responsible for providing visionary leadership for the academic direction and fiscal soundness of the department. 

Duties include curriculum quality and development, scheduling, preparation for programmatic accreditation, assessment of student learning and program improvement, creation and management of budget, supervision of faculty and other department administrators.  All faculty members report to the chair of their departments regarding the execution of faculty responsibilities. The department chair is responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and improving the performance of all faculty members. 

Qualifications:
The successful candidate must be a licensed psychologist whose credentials and expertise are consistent with the mission of the department and the institution. Candidates should have experience in teaching and academic administration at the post-secondary level as well as a clinical background.

Why consider the opportunity?

• Healthy institution in growth mode.  It is an exciting time to be a part of the Chicago School.  Opportunities are unlimited.
• The Forensic Department is well run and on the right track.  We are just looking for someone to make it shine.
• Culture.  The Chicago School offers a culture of innovation and excellence.  It is a fast-paced, fun place to work. Bright, hardworking, ambitious employees are valued and rewarded.   TCS was named one of the "best colleges to work for" by The Chronicle of Higher Ed in 2009.  

Candidates will be reviewed the last two weeks of March.  Interviews are to begin in April.  Position will remain open until filled.

 For more information or to apply send CV and letter of interest to:

Stephanie Fowler
Sr. Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
Direct dial 530-677-9945
sfowler@summitsearchsolutions.com  

Please do not contact the Chicago School directly at this time.   The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an Equal Opportunity Employer which complies with all applicable laws and regulations, and encourages inclusive excellence in its employment practices.     

NOTES: US Residents Only. Employer will assist with relocation costs.