Psychology & Social Work Department Chair

Psychology & Social Work Department Chair

Hiring Department

The University of Texas Permian Basin welcomes applications for the position of Department Chair for Psychology and Social Work

Salary Range

Salary is highly competitive based on candidate qualifications

Essential Functions

The Chair of the Department of Psychology and Social Work is a 12- month faculty administrator committed to creating an exceptional, inclusive, and relevant student, faculty, and staff experience within the department. The Chair will be responsible for all matters related to the leadership of the Department, including academic management of the department's academic programs. As a member of the College of Health Sciences Leadership Team, the Chair, in collaboration with the Dean and other College administrators, will also perform duties to assure the smooth operation of the College.

Pursue and achieve departmental excellence in teaching, research, and service.
Work collaboratively with the Dean to assure the Department has resources essential to fulfill its mission and provide regular reports to the Dean about emergent departmental needs.
Communicate regularly with departmental faculty and the Dean.
Enforce all applicable regulatory policies.
Provide leadership to the Department's academic programs, take leadership in developing curriculum, conduct annual departmental and program evaluations, and obtain and maintain program accreditations.
With approval of the Dean, appoint Program Coordinators for the following programs within the Department (as well as other programs that may be developed), Bachelors in Psychology, Masters in Psychology (clinical and experimental), Bachelors in Social Work, and Masters in Social Work.
Coordinate responsibility for at least one departmental program.
Supervise faculty work on a day-to-day basis, assure faculty perform all duties commensurate with their workload and assignments, assure faculty receive appropriate professional development, and verify that all instruction and other departmental activities are conducted according to established protocols. Maintain an atmosphere of collegiality and shared governance.
Supervise and evaluate performance of non-faculty employees assigned to the Department.
Provide leadership to recruit, retain, and evaluate faculty (including both annual evaluation and reviews for promotion and tenure). Make recommendations to the Dean regarding hiring, promotion, tenure, and retention of faculty.
Address questions, complaints, grievances, and suggestions from faculty, staff, and students. Mediate conflicts that arise among departmental colleagues and students.
Develop strategic initiatives and programming to help ensure student success.
Build a rotation for course offerings in the Department with a minimum of a two-year (six semester) future schedule of offerings in place.
Prepare course schedules by University deadlines each semester that assures students are well served while efficiently assigning faculty workloads and using other College resources. Coordinate with the College's Leadership Team before finalizing each semester's schedule.
Serve as a member of the College of Health Sciences Leadership Team.
With faculty input, develop short- and long-term goals for the Department, in
conjunction with the University's and College's strategic plans.
Teach at least two courses annually, with all course assignments considered in-load.
Support faculty growth through faculty development and mentoring.
Provide leadership that results in positive department change and growth.
Understand current and future market trends.
Manage budgets and other resources.
Recruit students for academic programs in the department.
Participate in ongoing professional development activities.
Cultivate and maintain a positive, student-oriented, and caring academic atmosphere.

College Level Duties:

Serve as the College of Health Science's primary point of contact internally for all matters related to the Departmental programs' accreditation and accountability efforts.
Work collaboratively with the Dean for all accreditation efforts related to
the College's programs.
Assure that all periodic reports to accrediting bodies, and other external bodies are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
Lead faculty and staff in preparing for all accreditation visits.
Coordinate the work of faculty relative to completion of annual Institutional Effectiveness Plans and other internal accountability reporting requirements.
Work with faculty, the Dean, the University's Institutional Effectiveness, and Academic Affairs Offices, and other key offices and persons to build databases for tracking success of students, programs, and College processes.
Lead efforts with faculty to use data effectively for program feedback and improvement.
Work collaboratively with the Dean and faculty to develop and implement ongoing strategies and activities relative to faculty mentorship and professional development.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Dean of the College of Health Sciences.

Required Qualifications

1. Terminal degree in a discipline appropriate for the department (psychology or social work)
2. Two (2) years of management and leadership experience
3. One (1) year of experience managing a budget
4. Current academic rank of associate or full professor (or equivalent non-US rank)

Preferred Qualifications

1. Two (2) years of experience in an academic setting
2. Distinguished record of teaching, service, and research

Additional Information

Required Application Materials

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume or CV
3. List of References
4. Unofficial Transcripts
5. Letters of Recommendation (Preferred)

Conditions of Employment

1. The job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.
2. Employment is subject to an introductory period to monitor employee performance.
3. Once hired, the prospective employee must present documentation within three (3) days of the hire date to establish their identity and employment eligibility as required by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. UTPB participates in e-Verify.
4. Employees must be able and willing to travel and perform duties away from campus as necessary and must be able to operate a licensed motor vehicle, have access to a dependable motor vehicle, and possess a valid state driver's license. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record.
5. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
6. UT Permian Basin 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.

Schedule

Generally, the normal work hours for the university are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 - 5:30 pm; Friday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm with a one-hour lunch. The individual holding this position may need to be available early morning, evening, and on weekends to meet the needs of the department. Hours worked may differ with some departments.

Standard Working Conditions

1. Able to lift various materials up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
2. Able to bend, crouch, and reach continuously.
3. Physically able remain seated, frequently to continuously.
4. Able to remain standing up to 15% of the time.
5. Possesses dexterity abilities required to perform job duties including extensive keyboard work, operating office equipment, performing filing, and other job-related responsibilities that include extensive wrist and hand movement.
6. Standard working conditions may differ depending on department and occupation

University Benefits

1. UT Permian Basin offers an excellent compensation package including heath, retirement, & fringe benefits for eligible employees.
2. Coverage includes medical, prescriptions, life insurance, AD&D, and matching retirement provided by UTPB.
3. You may also be eligible to add dental, vision, family coverage, & flex-spending accounts, additional retirement, and a few other coverages as options too.
4. Fringe benefits include tuition reimbursement (after one year of service), wellness breaks, employee assistant program (EAP), and meal deals, among other perks and discounts!
5. Our benefits package, along with an ample leave policy, make for a great total compensation package.

About the University

The University of Texas Permian Basin is located in Odessa, Texas. It was authorized by the Texas Legislature in 1969 and founded in 1973. The Permian Basin is one of the fastest-growing, culturally vibrant, economically invigorated regions of the country - full of industry, culture, and wide-open spaces. At the academic heart of this area sits The University of Texas Permian Basin - which every year, delivers smart, savvy leaders across the U.S.

As a regional, comprehensive institution, The University of Texas Permian Basin serves a diverse community of students from the region, the state, and beyond. Through excellence in student-centered teaching, learning, research, and public service, the University cultivates engaged citizens and impacts lives while advancing the technology and public interests of West Texas.

Our vision is that the University of Texas Permian Basin will be an innovative, responsive university that thinks large and lives local. We will lead in advancing education, research, economic competitiveness, and cultural enrichment.
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