Chair, Department of Psychology

Chair, Department of Psychology

2027007TTL

San Marcos

Psychology

The College of Liberal Arts at Texas State University invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Psychology.
The Chair of the Department of Psychology leads the largest department in the College of Liberal Arts. Responsibilities include: overseeing the curriculum, budget, and hiring of faculty and staff; long-range strategic planning and facilitating growth in line with departmental vision; and representing the department on college and university councils. For more information about the functions of department chairs at Texas State, visit https://policies.txst.edu/division-policies/academic-affairs/01-02-11.html.
We seek a colleague who can foster academic excellence, strengthen and develop graduate programs, encourage interdisciplinary and engaged scholarship, and promote continued collegiality within the department. The department has a strong history of shared governance with a large and varied faculty, including both tenure-track and instructional-track faculty.
The Chair holds a 12-month appointment expected to start July 15, 2027. The successful applicant will meet the requirements for tenure in the Department of Psychology, ideally at the rank of Professor, though highly qualified Associate Professors may be considered.

About the University & Department
Texas State University is a doctoral-granting university located in the burgeoning Austin-San
Antonio corridor, the largest campus in the Texas State University System, and among the
largest universities in the state. The Department of Psychology currently offers a B.A. and B.S.
degree in Psychology, a M.A. in Psychological Research (MAPR), and undergraduate minors in
general psychology, forensic psychology, sport psychology, and data analytics. The B.A. degree
can be completed at the San Marcos campus, Round Rock campus, Querétaro, Mexico, campus,
or through our Accelerated Online program. The B.S. degree can be completed at the San
Marcos campus, Round Rock campus, and Querétaro, Mexico, campus. More information is
available at www.psych.txst.edu.

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Psychology or a closely related discipline (area of specialization open).
• Record of achievement in research, teaching, and service sufficient for appointment with tenure at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated administrative leadership experience in higher education or a comparable professional setting, including responsibilities related to strategic planning, budget management, personnel supervision, policy implementation, curriculum oversight, and/or academic program administration.
• Demonstrated evidence of successful mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.
• The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on university and department established standards.

• Record of achievement in research, teaching, and service sufficient for appointment with tenure at the rank of Professor.
• Evidence of successful acquisition and management of externally funded projects.
• Demonstrated commitment to strengths-based management and transparency as a leader.
• Evidence of successful organizational and fiscal management practices consistent with managing and supporting a growing department and the strategic plans of the department, college, and university.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting departmental cohesion that prioritizes the success of both teaching-focused and research-focused faculty.
• Ability to cultivate external community partnerships to support and grow department initiatives and programming.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or participating in APA accreditation and program review processes.

Applications must be submitted through the Texas State University job opportunities website at https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58402. For full consideration, application materials should be submitted by November 15, 2026; review of applications will begin on November 16, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Required Application Documents

• Cover letter / Letter of intent addressing qualifications as they relate to stated criteria.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Contact information for three references.
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).

July 15, 2027

09/14/2026

11/16/2026

11/15/2026

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Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitious Run to R1 strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.

Faculty at TXST join a vibrant academic community of over 5,000 faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The university offers a collaborative, supportive environment, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Outstanding faculty are drawn to TXST for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—advancing research, mentoring a growing student body, and helping shape the future of a rapidly growing research university.

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58402