Program Chair Ph.D. Psychology and Doctorate in Healthcare Administration College of Doctoral Studies

Grand Canyon University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Phoenix, ARIZONA

Grand Canyon University!  One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning.  Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. 

Grand Canyon University's College of Doctoral Studies is seeking a Program Chair for Ph.D. Psychology and Doctorate in Healthcare Administration. At Grand Canyon University College of Doctoral Studies, we aim to involve learners in the process of becoming scholar-practitioners by applying design principles that create a scaffolded, embedded curriculum grounded in adult learning theory. Apply to this Program Chair for Ph.D. Psychology and Doctorate in Healthcare Administration who oversees the doctoral academic program and dissertation research, ensuring program discipline meets accreditation requirements.


  • Defines and interprets policies of college in accordance to accrediting standards.

  • Interviews faculty and administrative staff.

  • Work closely with CDS stakeholders to lead and/or support curriculum development, presentations, residencies, projects, and other college/university related needs.

  • Collaborate to assess the market for program/emphasis development.

  • Participates in establishing qualifications for faculty, staff, and students and in recruiting eligible candidates.

  • Monitor and support progress of students within their discipline.

  • Ensure doctoral learners are positively supported by faculty in a manner consistent with GCU mission and vision.

  • Recommend and assist with needed changes in doctoral program content and partner with the appropriate college.

  • Assist in the assessment of program outcomes including weekly metrics, annual assessment reports, and on-demand reports as requested.

  • Attend required meetings representing the doctoral programs.

  • Oversee learning outcome measurements, program reviews, and other assessment projects.

  • Other duties as assigned.


  • Doctoral degree from an accredited institution required, in psychology or healthcare administration preferred.

  • Experience supervising doctoral level faculty

  • Doctoral level teaching experience

  • Minimum four-year management and leadership experience in online higher education

  • Experience preferred with online modality for doctorate programs

  • Demonstrated scholarly record of publications/presentations.

  • Must pass pre-employment background investigations.

  • Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.  


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