Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
GSAPP and Rutgers: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, seeks an experienced, visionary academic leader and distinguished scholar, with experience and understanding of the education of professional psychologists, to serve as dean of its Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University–New Brunswick. GSAPP offers the Doctor of Psychology degree (Psy.D.) in clinical psychology and the Psy.D. in school psychology, which have as their goal the preparation of well-educated, qualified, and competent professional psychologists who have a special commitment to direct community involvement and to underserved populations. Each program admits 18-20 students per year, with a current student body of around 200, either taking courses full-time or completing internships or dissertation requirements. GSAPP offers its students practical experience in its psychological clinic that allows them to treat a wide range of outpatients in conjunction with coursework. Student practicum placements include schools, mental health centers, hospitals, prisons, and counseling centers throughout the central New Jersey area as well as in New York and Philadelphia. In addition, students doing practica at GSAPP’s Center for Applied Psychology serve populations ranging from public schools to families of children with autism or who are in foster care. GSAPP has 20 full-time scholarly/instructional faculty, 4 visiting faculty (practitioners who spend one full day per week at the school teaching, supervising, and serving on academic and administrative committees), and approximately 26 contributing faculty (practicing psychologists who teach one course). Also, 45 joint appointment faculty from other Rutgers departments, centers, bureaus, and institutes, and from Rutgers Biomedical Health Sciences actively teach and supervise students. GSAPP’s long time commitment to diversity has been recognized by the National Council of Schools and Programs in Professional Psychology for “Outstanding Achievement in Promoting Diversity in Professional Psychology.”
Chartered in 1766 as Queen’s College, Rutgers University is one of the nation’s leading national, public research institutions. A member of the AAU and of the Big Ten and the CIC, Rutgers is a vibrant and diverse community of more than 65,000 students from all 50 states and more than 115 countries, approximately 9,000 full- and part-time faculty, and 15,400 full- and part-time staff members across the University. Rutgers comprises 33 schools and colleges and is home to more than 300 research centers and institutes. The University is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to providing services, solutions, and clinical care that help individuals and the local, national, and global communities where they live. Rutgers is located at the center of the Boston to Washington, D.C. corridor, with easy access to New York and Philadelphia.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess a doctorate and a record of scholarly and clinical accomplishments warranting appointment at the rank of professor within the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, and will have the administrative experience to lead a highly-ranked school within a large and complex academic organization. The Dean will oversee the budget and fiscal management of the School. She or he will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, excellence in graduate education, student placement, and the overall enhancement of the student experience. She or he must demonstrate support for the highest standards of research and scholarship among faculty and students. Also critical are the capacity to articulate and build consensus around a strategic vision, and the ability to implement policies and initiatives to achieve that vision. A commitment to the recruitment and retention of a diverse group of faculty and students and to diversity in all aspects of the university is also essential. Candidates should have a proven track record in fundraising and alumni relations, a demonstrated ability to work well with faculty, staff, and external constituents, and strong management skills.
The Dean of GSAPP reports to the Chancellor of Rutgers University–New Brunswick and is a key member of the leadership team. The successful candidate will be expected to play a major intellectual leadership role in developing strong academic, clinical, and research programs that enhance the School’s quality, reputation, and visibility.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The desired appointment start date is July 1, 2016. Review of nominations and applications will begin on December 1st and continue until the position is filled. All correspondence will be held in strictest confidence. Applicants should submit a letter of interest and a current curriculum vitae. Applications from women and underrepresented minorities are actively encouraged. Nominations and applications from qualified individuals should be submitted electronically to:
Dean Cathryn Potter
c/o Linda G. Schulze
GSAPP Dean Search Committee
Rutgers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer