How to hire a behavioral science chairperson

How to hire a behavioral science chairperson, step by step

Here's a step-by-step behavioral science chairperson hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a behavioral science chairperson job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new behavioral science chairperson
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a behavioral science chairperson, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A behavioral science chairperson's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, behavioral science chairpeople from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of behavioral science chairpeople.

   Type of Behavioral Science Chairperson	Description	Hourly rate
   Behavioral Science Chairperson	Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a wide variety of academic and career and technical subjects beyond the high school level. They also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.	$22-69
   Psychology Instructor	Psychology Instructors will enjoy a pay rate of $14K to #130 K per year, depending on the location of the work. To qualify for this position, a bachelor's degree in education or psychology, as well as a teaching certification and learning experience in the field... Show more	$20-38
   Chairperson	A chairperson is responsible for managing the overall business team, ensuring everyone's compliance with the company's strategies and processes to reach the highest business goals and objectives. A chairperson's duties also include monitoring the staff's performance, analyzing the committee's performance and decisions, providing reports and updates during meetings, improving the current policies and procedures as necessary, and facilitating committee's programs and special events... Show more	$22-162

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Science Curriculum
   • Chemistry
   • Curriculum Development
   • Professional Development
   • Student Achievement
   • Health Science
   • Healthcare Administration
   • Performance Reviews
   • Student Retention
   • K-12

   Responsibilities:

   • Assist educationally disadvantage students from elementary through university levels to excel in math and science and to fulfill graduation requirements.
   • Instruct and mentore pathophysiology, anatomy/physiology, and medical ethics students

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your behavioral science chairperson job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A behavioral science chairperson can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, behavioral science chairpeople' average salary in alaska is 55% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level behavioral science chairpeople 68% less than senior-level behavioral science chairpeople.
   • Certifications. A behavioral science chairperson with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a behavioral science chairperson's salary.

   Average behavioral science chairperson salary

   $81,805yearly

   $39.33 hourly rate

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   Entry-level behavioral science chairperson salary

   $46,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a behavioral science chairperson job description

   A behavioral science chairperson job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a behavioral science chairperson job description:

   Behavioral science chairperson job description example

   Plan, direct, implement programs, policies and procedures for the Department of Clinical Sciences that ensures the integration of scientifically based, outcome evaluated clinical knowledge and skills, biomedical sciences, and osteopathic principles and practices for predoctoral and/or postdoctoral students, provide service to the university and professional communities and engage in innovative scholarship and research to advance medical knowledge.
   Responsibilities
   
   Provide oversight and direction for the Department of Clinical Sciences faculty and staff in planning, developing and implementing the College's curriculum.
   Supervise and evaluate the performance of the Department of Clinical Sciences faculty and staff annually or as indicated by policy, report evaluations to the Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Education, make recommendations for discipline, promotion and recognition of faculty and develop a culture of excellence, continuous improvement and advancement for each of the faculty members.
   Provide oversight and direction for the education and instruction of medical students and other health care profession students while providing mentorship and motivation for learning, research and scholarly activity in classroom environments, clinical settings, active learning groups, laboratory experience and research opportunities.
   Supervise and evaluate the performance of the Department of Clinical Sciences faculty and staff annually or as indicated by policy, report evaluations to the Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, make recommendations for discipline, promotion and recognition of faculty and develop a culture of excellence, continuous improvement and advancement for each of the faculty members.
   Plan, develop, and manage the Department of Clinical Sciences budget to allow the department to implement educational programs for the COM, ensure effective and efficient operational functions and procedures consistent with established college policies.
   Demonstrate adaptability and the willingness to assist the university and college in fulfilling its mission and vision though teaching, academic administrative duties (course/system coordinator), providing patient care, and community service and/or perform special duties as assigned.
   Participate in professional and clinical services in a clinical setting consistent with training and degree as assigned by administration.
   Provide service to the university community and students through serving on COM and department committees, providing leadership, mentorship and expertise to student, participating in community outreach events and with professional organizations or groups as assigned by the Dean.
   Demonstrate adaptability and the willingness to assist the university and college in fulfilling its mission and vision though teaching, academic administrative duties (course/system coordinator), providing patient care, and community service and/or perform special duties as assigned.
   
   Requirements, Preferences and Experience
   
   Education
   
   Desired: Terminal degree (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) with current Board Certification in a primary care specialty of Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics.
   
   Minimum:
   
   Experience
   
   Desired: Demonstrated leadership, productivity, and administrative experience in clinical, professional, research or educational settings.Seven years (7) academic experience as a full-time faculty member at a College of Osteopathic Medicine or seven years (7) experience as a full-time faculty member in a Graduate Medical Education program.
   
   Minimum:
   
   Licensure, Registration, Certification
   
   Desired: Must have an active medical license.Eligible for coverage by college's malpractice insurer if applicable.
   
   Minimum:
   
   About Baptist Memorial Health Care
   
   At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.
   
   At Baptist, We Offer:
   
   Competitive salaries
   Paid vacation/time off
   Continuing education opportunities
   Generous retirement plan
   Health insurance, including dental and vision
   Sick leave
   Service awards
   Free parking
   Short-term disability
   Life insurance
   Health care and dependent care spending accounts
   Education assistance/continuing education
   Employee referral program
   
   Job Summary:
   Position: 17160 - Program Chair - Clinical Sciences
   Facility: Baptist Health Sciences University
   Department: CS Medical Education University
   Category: Academics
   Type: Non Clinical
   Work Type: Full Time
   Work Schedule: Days
   Location: US:TN:Memphis
   Located in the Memphis metro area
   
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5. Post your job

   To find behavioral science chairpeople for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any behavioral science chairpeople they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level behavioral science chairpeople with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your behavioral science chairperson job on Zippia to find and recruit behavioral science chairperson candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting behavioral science chairpeople requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new behavioral science chairperson

   Once you've selected the best behavioral science chairperson candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new behavioral science chairperson. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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