[visionlist] Psychology Department Head, Kansas State University

[Lester Loschky]

*Department Head Search*

*Kansas State University*

*Department of Psychology*



The Department of Psychology at Kansas State University seeks an outstanding
individual to head the department.  The successful applicant is expected to
have a Ph.D. degree in Psychology, a history of high-quality teaching, a
national/international reputation for scholarship and leadership in any of
the substantive sub-fields in psychology, and a strong track record of
securing extramural funding.



The ideal candidate will provide strong leadership in the implementation of
a strategic vision that will position the department as a leader in the
College of Arts and Sciences, the university and the discipline of
psychology. This includes the potential opportunity for several faculty
hires in the near future, to further develop the external funding base of
the department, to foster excellence in teaching, research, and professional
activities, and to further advance diversity in all aspects of departmental
activities.  Other desirable qualifications include excellent interpersonal
skills, administrative and leadership experience, and the ability to relate
to people of diverse backgrounds.  The successful candidate should have
credentials for appointment at the advanced associate or full professor
rank.  Start-up funds will be provided, and salary will be commensurate with
qualifications.



The Department Head serves as chief administrative officer of the department
and is appointed by the Dean of Arts and Sciences.  The Head, with the aid
of appropriate departmental committees, is responsible for recommendations
for appointments, promotions, contract renewals, tenure, salary increases,
and dismissals.  The Head also manages the departmental budget and teaching
assignments, and is the direct liaison between the department and the
university administration.



Candidates should send, via e-mail, a cover letter describing their
interests, qualifications, and administrative experience; a statement of
philosophy as head and educator; a statement of research interests, a
detailed curriculum vita; and the names and contact information for up to
five professional references. Please send application materials to Dr. Brian
Spooner, College of Arts and Sciences at solt at ksu.edu. Review of
applications will begin December 1, 2011 and continue until the position is
filled.



The Department of Psychology, which is part of the College of Arts and
Sciences, has 15 full-time faculty members who are both vigorously active
researchers and also serve more than 525 undergraduate majors, with a strong
tradition of involving undergraduates in research.  The Department has an
extensive PhD program consisting of four major areas of concentration:
Industrial/Organizational, Social/Personality, Cognitive, and Animal
Learning/Behavioral Neuroscience.  There are also overarching emphases in
Health Psychology and Applied Cognitive Science.  In addition, the
department has a predominantly distance Master of Science in Industrial and
Organizational Psychology (MIOP) program that is intended as a terminal
degree. Additional details about the department are available at:
http://www.k-state.edu/psych.



Kansas State University is a Land Grant University, is designated a Carnegie
Doctoral/Research-Intensive Institution, and has been ranked among the top
state and private institutions of higher education in Rhodes, Marshall,
Truman, Goldwater, and Udall scholars since 1986. Current enrollment is over
23,000 students. K-State has been selected as the future home of the
National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF); this $650 million research
facility will provide research infrastructure to protect the country’s food
supply and agriculture economy.



Kansas State University is located in Manhattan, a progressive university
community with a metropolitan population of over 110,000, which is located
in the scenic Flint Hills of Northeast Kansas (see www.manhattan.org). The
community offers a friendly and safe environment. It also features excellent
housing, outstanding schools, excellent parks and recreation facilities, a
wide variety of shopping and dining establishments, and short commute times



In accordance with Kansas Board of Regents policy, a successful
pre-employment criminal background check is required for the final
candidate. Kansas State University is an Affirmative Action, equal
opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.
Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to
apply.


-- 
Lester Loschky
Associate Professor
Department of Psychology
471 Bluemont Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66056-5302
Phone: 785-532-6882
E-mail: loschky at ksu.edu
research page: www.k-state.edu/psych/research/loschky_lester.htm
Lab page: www.k-state.edu/psych/vcl/index.html
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