Director of Cyberpsychology Program

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Director of Cyberpsychology will provide leadership to the graduate program and academic instruction. The successful candidate will teach courses primarily at the graduate level, engage in scholarly research and student mentorship, and provide administrative support related to the continued growth of the M.S. CyberPsychology program (i.e., admissions, programming). A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

DEPARTMENT & PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Psychology Department is one of the largest departments at Norfolk State University and offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A and B.A.PSY Online) in General Psychology, a Master of Science (M.S.) in CyberPsychology and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology as part of the Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology.

The M.S. CyberPsychology program is the first program of its type in the United States and is recognized within the larger international cyberpsychology community. Our program is an accelerated online (asynchronous) research-based program that is committed to studying the ways that humans are impacted by digital technologies. More information about the M.S. CyberPsychology program can be found at www.nsu.edu/CyberPsychology .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned doctorate (PSY.D or Ph.D.) in Clinical, Social, Cognitive, Human Factors Psychology or a related discipline.
• Evidence of potential for strong teaching.
• Evidence of potential for excellence in research.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A commitment to the development of a research program in cyberpsychology or a closely related specialization.
• Teaching experience at the graduate level.
• Experience with online teaching using the Blackboard learning management system.
• A record of or potential for obtaining external grant support.
• Experience in program coordination and/or administration.
• The successful candidate is expected to have excellent communication skills, personal integrity, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity.

Norfolk State University

Norfolk State University is a comprehensive urban public, doctoral granting institution committed to transforming students’ lives through exemplary teaching, research and service. The University is a top ranked Historically black College and University (HBCU) with nationally recognized STEM programs and enrolls 6,000 students in over thirty undergraduate and nineteen on-line & in-person graduate programs. Norfolk State University garners over $20M in annual grant acquisitions, has as an NCAA Division I athletic program with fifteen sports, boasts eleven MEAC conference championships in last three years, and a coveted marching band invitation for participation in the 2023 Rose Parade.

About the City of Norfolk

Norfolk is one of seven cities that make up the Hampton Roads Region. With a population of about two million, Hampton Roads is the 33rd largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in the nation, the 8th largest metro area in the Southeast, and the 2nd largest between Atlanta and Washington, DC. It is home to the world's largest naval base, the Port of Virginia, one of the world's leading maritime gateways, and NATO’s only North American headquarters (NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation). By virtue of its strategic location, it is a cosmopolitan area with many minority groups from every corner of the world. Norfolk has big-city amenities and attractions of arts and culture, as well as cuisines of the Eastern Seaboard. In addition, the region boasts accessible parks, riverfronts, beaches, and numerous festivals, all favorable for weekend getaways.

NSU Diversity Statement

Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a diversity statement that reflects their commitment to diversity and inclusion and details their experience working in diversity initiatives and/or with students from underrepresented groups.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer