Program Chair, Masters in Business Psychology

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Teaching within the discipline
• Mentoring and evaluating lead and adjunct faculty
• Supporting faculty development
• Collaborating with Human Resources and the Center for Teaching Excellence to coordinate staffing, credentialing, and onboarding
• Serving as the primary point of communication for program priorities and curricular content
• Collaborating with internal departments and external partners to support students, promote the program, and advance University initiatives

Requirements

• A doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), or a doctoral degree in a related field
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in the discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification(s) relevant to the discipline
• Demonstrated scholarship or research activity
• Leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience working in higher education or adult-focused learning environments
• 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
• 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

Skills

• Designing, implementing, and assessing academic programs responsive to emerging workforce and market trends
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Effective organizational and multitasking abilities
• Proficiency with instructional technologies
• A clear commitment to student success

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Incentive program
• Free parking
• Free undergraduate tuition for employees and immediate family members
• Graduate tuition assistance for full-time employees and immediate family members
• A discount on doctoral tuition for employees

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the posting.