Psychology Program Chair Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Psychology Program Chair
Columbia College
in Columbia, SC

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Full-Time

Salary:

$50,000•$60,000

Posted:

04/30/2025

Application Due:

Open Until Filled

Category:

Psychology

JOB SUMMARY

The Division of Social Sciences at Columbia College invites applications for a Professor in Psychology position beginning August 2025 with a strong teaching focus in Mental Health Counseling. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead and teach in our undergraduate programs. A terminal degree in clinical/counseling psychology or counselor education from an accredited institution is required as well as current licensure. ABD candidates may be considered if degree completion is expected before August 1, 2025. All required documents must be completed for the application to be reviewed. This full-time tenure track faculty role reports directly to the Dean of the Division of Social Sciences. The position requires visionary leadership and oversight for all aspects of the Psychology program, including the Bachelor of Arts (in-person and online) and Bachelor of Science (in-person) degree tracks. This position is a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track appointment. The standard teaching load is twelve credit hours for each of the fall and spring semesters. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to design and deliver courses in a variety of formats, including online and hybrid modalities, and is expected to teach core courses and specialized courses in personality, statistics, research methods, psychological disorders, and clinical and counseling psychology. The candidate is expected to have flexibility in class scheduling to meet the needs of the College. Faculty members are expected to participate in faculty governance and academic program activities and to engage in service as well as scholarship and professional development.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Curriculum Development:

Design, evaluate, and revise academic programs to ensure alignment with institutional goals and industry standards.

Student Advisement:

Provide academic guidance and mentorship to support student success and career readiness.

In-person and Online Instruction:

Develop and deliver engaging face-to-face and online courses, incorporating innovative teaching strategies and technology.

Student Recruitment and Retention:

Actively participate in initiatives to attract and retain students, including outreach programs and engagement activities.

Assessment and Evaluation:

Conduct regular program assessments to measure effectiveness and ensure continuous improvement.

Strategic Planning:

Collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategic plans that enhance program visibility and growth.

Budget Management:

Oversee program budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with institutional priorities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

Terminal degree in clinical/counseling psychology or counselor education from an accredited institution is required as well as current licensure. ABD candidates may be considered if degree completion is expected before August 1, 2025.
Proven record of accomplishment consistent with the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor.
Two (2) years of administrative or management experience, or a history of progressively responsible administrative/leadership experience.
May be required to work additional hours during the academic year which may include early/late hours or occasional weekends.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, utilizing Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Teams, and other related software programs.
Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work, ability to multi-task.
Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; pays attention to detail.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, excellent interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires sedentary work that involves walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling some of the time and requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work environment risks exposure to no known environmental hazards.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Application deadline is May 12, 2025. Review of completed applications will begin May 16, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita, and three references to include names, phone number, email and relationship to the applicant, and statements of teaching effectiveness and scholarly endeavors.
Complete the online application using this link: https://www.columbiasc.edu/about/employment
New applicants to Columbia College will have to create an account prior to applying.
Once an account is created, applicants may log back in and search for the Chair of Psychology position to complete an application. All materials must be submitted through the online portal in one .pdf file except for the cover letter, which may be uploaded as a separate document. Submit official transcripts from all higher education institutions attended to the Office of the Provost, Columbia College, 1301 Columbia College Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29203 or email to Provost@columbiasc.edu. Inquiries may be directed to the Division Administrative Assistant, Liz Henrie at ehenrie@columbiasc.edu.

EOE M/F/D/V VOLUNTARY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INFORMATION

Columbia College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, dis ability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other legally protected class. As required by law, we must record certain information to be made a part of our Affirmative Action Program. Applicant s are invited to participate in the Affirmative Action Program by reporting their status as minority, disabled veteran or other veteran status , or other disabled. In extending this invitation you are advised that: I) you are under no obligation to respond, but may do so in the future if you choose; 2) responses will remain confidential within the Human Resources Department; and 3) responses will be used only for the necessary in formation to include in our Affirmative Action Program. In an effort to help us comply with legal record keeping requirements regarding Affirmative Action, we ask that you complete the information requested below. Please be advised that your completion of this form is NOT part of your official application for employment. It is considered confidential information that will not be used in any hiring decision. Refusal to provide this information will have no bearing on your application and will not subject you to any adverse treatment. If you choose to participate in our Affirmative Action Program by completing this form, we thank you for your cooperation. General Applicant Information•Please complete

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