Psychology Program Chair

Job Overview

At Clarke University, we look for individuals who lead from the heart and embrace our values of education, charity, justice, and freedom. By creating a community focused on care, we empower everyone at Clarke to do and be their best. We offer meaningful work, a safe and friendly work environment, and an outstanding benefits package including tuition remission,. So, if you're looking for a place you can make a positive impact, we hope you'll consider our One Clarke, One Community.

The Health, Wellness and Behavioral Sciences Department invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Psychology to serve as department chairperson, with a start date in August 2025. In addition to the chair’s responsibilities, the successful candidate will have teaching duties in areas that include Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy, Abnormal Psychology, Behavior Modification, Personality, and possibly Introductory or Developmental Psychology. Candidates with a background in Clinical or Counseling Psychology as well as teaching will be given preference. Although Clarke University prioritizes teaching in the liberal arts tradition, evidence of professional activity and service, including advising, is expected.

Qualifications

A doctorate is required. Senior faculty who have previously earned an Associate or Full Professor rank will be given priority. Administrative and leadership experience is preferred. Technology and multimedia aptitudes are important. The successful candidate will teach a range of traditional lecture courses with an experiential emphasis. There could be a possibility of teaching in hybrid or online modalities. The successful candidate must be able to work collaboratively in a Catholic university with a strong sense of community that is firmly grounded in the liberal arts tradition and committed to the values of education, justice, charity, and freedom.

To apply, please upload the following documents online at http://clarke.applicantpool.com: letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. Three confidential letters of recommendation should be sent to HRLetters@clarke.edu. Candidates may choose to include up to three semesters of teaching evaluations. Review of applications will commence immediately.

Clarke University is committed to fostering a welcoming campus community that celebrates the unique contributions of each person and promotes an inclusive learning environment. Clarke University does not discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.