Hoover, please post on the net.
Thanks,
Al Nagy
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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY CHAIR, WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY: The 23
full-time faculty members of the Department of Psychology at WSU invite
applications and nominations for the position of Department Chair. The
Chair will have responsibility for overseeing budgetary, personnel, and
curriculum decisions. Psychology is one of the largest departments
within the College of Science and Mathematics and is housed in a newly
renovated facility with excellent laboratory and teaching space. The
Department offers baccalaureate programs in psychology to over 500
undergraduate majors, a masters program, a doctoral program in Human
Factors and Industrial/Organizational psychology. These programs are
strong and growing. The Department also participates in the Neuroscience
track of the interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences doctoral program. We
are looking for candidates who are familiar with the factors shaping the
future of Psychology and who have innovative ideas for fostering
continued growth in our graduate and undergraduate programs. Candidates
must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related discipline and a
record of excellence in teaching, research, and service. We prefer to
make the appointment at the full professor level. We prefer that all
candidates have experience in administering programs at the graduate and
undergraduate levels, are familiar with strategies related to external
funding, and have an administrative style involving shared leadership
with the faculty. The position will begin July 1, 1998 or as soon
thereafter as possible. Processing of materials will begin January 15,
1998 and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations are
encouraged. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum
vitae, and the names of five persons who can address the candidate's
leadership skills and experience (letters are not requested at this
time). Materials and inquiries should be sent to: Michael Hennessy,
Department Chair Search Committee, COSM, 134 Oelman Hall, Wright State
University, Dayton, OH 45435-0001, phone: (937) 775-2943. WSU is an EOE/AAE.
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