The School of Psychology invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair. We are seeking an outstanding scholar and educator with a national presence to lead a vibrant and growing program (www.psychology.gatech.edu ). The successful candidate will be expected to have an active, funded research program and excellent administrative and leadership skills.
The School of Psychology, located in the College of Sciences, has 21 full-time faculty and is housed in the newly renovated Coon Building that provides abundant facilities for research. The School offers doctoral training in four broad areas: Industrial/ Organizational Psychology, Engineering Psychology, Experimental Psychology (with emphases in Cognitive, Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Aging, and Animal Behavior), and a new program in Quantitative Psychology. The School of Psychology has plans for growth to build on our strengths in these areas.
Georgia Tech is a progressive institution located in the heart of Atlanta. The Institute provides a wealth of opportunities for interdisciplinary research (e.g., Health Systems Institute, GVU Center) within the thriving Atlanta scientific community (e.g., nearby Emory University, Georgia State University, Yerkes Primate Center).
Review of applications will begin October 1st and will continue until the position is filled. Interested parties should submit a statement of interest, current curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of five references. Submit by email to: science@cos.gatech.edu. Or, by regular mail, to: Chair of Psychology Search Committee, College of Sciences Dean's Office, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332-0365. Georgia Tech, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an equal education and employment opportunity institution.
Christopher Hertzog Professor of Psychology School of Psychology 654 Cherry Street, Room 235 Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332-0170
phone: 404-894-6774 FAX: 404-894-8905 cell: 404-210-5092
