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Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) selected by Case Western Reserve University for Chair, Department of Psychological Sciences Search

(February 11, 2026, WEST HARTFORD, CT) Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES), a leading higher education focused executive search firm, has been selected to recruit the next Chair for the Department of Psychological Sciences at Case Western Reserve University.  Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, will be leading the search.

The next Chair will lead one of the university’s most dynamic departments at this moment of significant opportunity, overseeing new academic hires, renovated space, and the launch of the Moll Institute as a catalyst for interdisciplinary scholarship and national visibility. This role offers an exceptional chance to shape the department’s future direction, balancing long-standing strengths in developmental science with emerging clinical and well-being initiatives, while guiding a thoughtful, inclusive strategic planning process. The Chair will mentor a talented community of faculty and students, strengthen research impact and external funding, and position the department for continued national distinction.

The Department of Psychological Sciences has a distinct interdisciplinary structure that brings together psychology and communication sciences, offering Ph.D. programs in experimental psychology and communication sciences; an APA-accredited Ph.D. program in clinical psychology; a CAA-accredited master’s program in communication sciences; and undergraduate programs in psychology and communication sciences. Faculty collaborate across these programs fostering innovative research and training experiences that bridge disciplines and reflect the department’s collegial, supportive culture and shared collective energy around scholarship and mentorship. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Chair will provide strategic, academic, and administrative leadership for a complex and collaborative department at an R1 institution, with the mandate and resources to guide growth, elevate national visibility, and translate discovery into societal impact.

Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) is a leading private research university located in Cleveland, Ohio, known for its deep commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and community impact. As a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), CWRU is a national leader in research, teaching, and innovation. Home to more than 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students from around the world, the university offers a wide spectrum of academic programs across fields including the arts and sciences, engineering, health sciences, law, management, and social work. Its vibrant research enterprise is among the nation’s most impactful. Showcasing close partnerships with worldclass medical, arts, and scientific institutions, CWRU provides unparalleled opportunities for experiential learning and community engagement. The location proximal to the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, MetroHealth, and the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, allows for very high research and clinical productivity.

Affordable Excellence 

Academic Career & Executive Search, a higher education focused search firm, specializes in affordable excellence, providing perfectly matched candidates to institutions quickly and accurately. Their methodologies, based on frequent touchpoints, pinpoint ideal candidates with speed and meticulous care resulting in highly successful placements.

They offer flexible service/pricing levels for all positions, ensuring affordability.

Contact Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, at 860-740-2600 or Jennifer@ACESrch.com, or visit https://acesrch.com/.