Description
Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU Carbondale) invites nominations and applications for Director of the School of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences. We seek a talented and inspirational academic leader to provide direction and leadership for a productive group of faculty in an R1 research institution with strong undergraduate and graduate programs. This is a full-time, 12-month administrative faculty position. The position is available on July 1, 2026. Review of applications will begin on November 20 and will continue until the position is filled or an adequate applicant pool is established.
The Director of the School of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences is the chief administrative, fiscal, and academic officer of the school and reports to the Dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences. The successful candidate is expected to bring a vision for the future that will inspire, encourage, support, build consensus, and lead the faculty, students, and staff of the school community to greater academic excellence. The successful candidate will provide leadership in shaping the identity of the school, inspire the school to develop innovative, interdisciplinary academic and research activities, and serve as the face of the school in outreach to alumni and other constituencies.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
Examples of Duties
The Director will assume administrative responsibility for directing the school’s faculty/staff hiring, annual reviews, budgeting, course planning, curriculum, student recruitment and retention, and other academic duties, be committed to the professional development of faculty, staff, and students, and foster collaborations within the School and with other appropriate college and campus constituencies.
Specific responsibilities include:
-planning, development, coordination, review, and administration of undergraduate and graduate instructional programs to enhance learning outcomes of enrolled students
-providing leadership in fostering an environment that advances University goals regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion
-ensuring faculty and staff excellence through effective recruitment, retention, and evaluation of personnel
-enhancing recruitment, retention, and degree completion rates of students
-providing educational leadership, fostering excellence, and creating a culture of increased research, scholarship, and creative activity among faculty
-developing and recommending budgets, as well as administering approved budgets and controlling expenditures within the unit
-promoting alumni relations and representing the School to various constituencies
-teaching in the Director's disciplinary area, as assigned by the Dean
Supplemental Information
The School of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences (Psychology | Human and Behavioral Sciences Programs | SIU) is a vibrant and collegial academic unit that provides many opportunities for collaboration with faculty and students from programs in Behavior Analysis and Therapy (Ph.D., and ABAI accredited MS), Brain and Cognitive Sciences (Ph.D.), Clinical Psychology—Adult and Child (APA-accredited Ph.D.), and Clinical Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling (CACREP-accredited MS). The school houses undergraduate majors in Psychology and minors in Psychology, Behavior Analysis, and, Neuroscience, as well as a certificate in Parent Training. In addition, the school houses SIU’s on-campus Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, SIU’s Evaluation and Developmental Center, and Project 12-ways, which have rich histories of serving the southern Illinois community and providing exceptional opportunities for research collaboration and student training. We currently have 21 full-time tenure-track faculty, 110 graduate students, and over 350 undergraduate majors. Our research programs encompass departmental, campus, community, and national/international collaborations.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.
The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.
SIU Carbondale is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
experience commensurate with a tenured appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor in the School of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences at the time of appointment;
terminal degree in a relevant discipline of psychology, behavior analysis, Counselor Education and Supervision, or related discipline;
demonstrated administrative and leadership experience, and
a record of excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service.
Preferred Qualifications:
a history of securing extramural funding, preferably from a variety of sources including federal agencies (NIH, NSF), state agencies (including federal pass through grants) and/or private foundations.
Experience mentoring junior scholars in obtaining extramural funding is particularly desirable.
Required Documents: Submit a letter of application, CV, Vision for the school based on the University’s Imagine 2030 Strategic Plan (Imagine 2030 - Strategic Plan | Southern Illinois University (siu.edu), statement of administrative philosophy, and five references with names, titles, and contact information.
