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Franklin University, located in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a dedicated and experienced full-time, 12-month Program Chair for the Master's in Business Psychology program. This role encompasses academic leadership, curriculum oversight, faculty supervision, teaching, assessment, and active participation in University committees and professional networks. Candidates may work in a hybrid or remote capacity, with an expectation to be onsite as needed to support departmental initiatives, collaboration, and University events. This position offers an opportunity to shape program quality and student success while contributing to the University's mission and strategic priorities.
The Program Chair plays a critical role in developing, maintaining, and enhancing curriculum to ensure academic quality, consistency, and alignment with professional standards and accreditation expectations. This position is responsible for establishing course standards, collaborating with instructional design partners, and implementing program-level assessment and continuous improvement processes. Responsibilities include teaching within the discipline; leading, mentoring, and evaluating lead and adjunct faculty; supporting faculty development; and coordinating staffing, credentialing, and onboarding in collaboration with Human Resources and the Center for Teaching Excellence. The Program Chair also serves as the primary point of communication for program priorities and curricular content and collaborates with internal departments and external partners to support students, promote the program, and advance University initiatives.
The minimum qualifications for this position include a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), or a doctoral degree in a related field, along with a minimum of five years of professional experience in the discipline. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and assess academic programs responsive to emerging workforce and market trends, strong communication and collaboration skills, effective organizational and multitasking abilities, proficiency with instructional technologies, and a clear commitment to student success. Preferred qualifications include professional certification(s) relevant to the discipline, demonstrated scholarship or research activity, leadership or supervisory experience, and experience working in higher education or adult-focused learning environments.
Preferred qualifications include professional certification(s) relevant to the discipline, demonstrated scholarship or research activity, leadership or supervisory experience, and experience working in higher education or adult-focused learning environments. Additional preferred qualifications include significant professional experience in consulting, applied organizational work, or other roles involving strong industry engagement; established connections with employers, industry partners, or professional networks relevant to business psychology and industrial-organizational practice; experience designing or implementing micro-credentials, certificates, badges, or stackable learning pathways; demonstrated commitment to career-connected education through internships, applied projects, employer-partnered learning, or other experiential learning models; and active engagement in professional associations such as the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Association for Talent Development (ATD), or related organizations.
Founded in 1902, Franklin University has built its reputation on removing barriers to higher education for ambitious adults who must balance their educational goals with other commitments. Accredited and nonprofit, Franklin has earned its long-standing reputation as an innovator in online education. The University offers applied, in-demand undergraduate, master's and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals. From entrepreneurs to CEOs, more than 50,000 Franklin alumni can be found around the world contributing to the communities in which they live and work.
Franklin offers a competitive benefits package, incentive program and free parking. In addition, Franklin provides free undergraduate tuition for employees and immediate family members, graduate tuition assistance for full-time employees and immediate family members, and a discount on doctoral tuition for employees.
Franklin University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Franklin does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, disability, or veteran or military status.
At Franklin University, we embrace diversity and strive to create an environment where students, faculty and staff feel a sense of belonging. We recognize that our collective potential can only be realized when difference is valued, equal access to opportunity is sought, and inclusion is practiced.
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