[visionlist] Purdue Psychology Head Search

[Gregory Francis]

Department of Psychological Sciences Head Search

Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Head of  
the Department of Psychological Sciences, College of Liberal Arts,  
Purdue University.  The position will be available July 1, 2009 with a  
five-year renewable term, reporting to the Dean of the College of  
Liberal Arts.  The Head will provide leadership, vision, and serve as  
a facilitator for departmental research and scholarship, and  
educational activities.  In addition, the Head is responsible for  
fiscal management of the department, personnel issues, faculty/staff  
development, and advocacy for the Department to the College,  
University, and larger community.  Applicants should have scholarly  
credentials commensurate with the rank of Tenured Full Professor.   
Field of specialization is open.  Desirable attributes include a  
strong record of published research and external funding as well as  
prior experience in academic administration, graduate education, and a  
commitment to development and advancement of the department.

For information about the Department, University, and Community:

1.     Information about the department:                        http://www.psych.purdue.edu/
2.     Information about Purdue University:                        http://www.purdue.edu/
3.     Information about the  Community:                        http://www.lafayette-in.com/

Review of applications will begin October 8, 2008, but applications  
will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.    
Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, a letter of interest  
indicating relevant experience and qualifications, and a list of three  
references.  Materials should be sent to:  Robert E. Novak, Chair,  
PSYC Search Committee, Department of Psychological Sciences, 703 Third  
Street, West Lafayette IN 47907-2081.  Purdue is an Equal Opportunity/  
Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer.