"Assistant Professor (Applied Cognition and Development)"

Position Summary

The Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Applied Cognition and Development Program to begin August 2026. The mission of the Applied Cognition and Development is to explore the effects of cognitive and developmental processes on education, prepare graduates to improve education through research, and to apply research to various educational settings. Information about the department can be found at https://coe.uga.edu/directory/educational-psychology/.

Responsibilities

• The successful applicant will be expected to maintain a high-quality research program, seek external funding, serve as a research mentor for students, direct applied projects, theses, and dissertations, teach in the online and on-campus programs, participate in faculty governance, and contribute to the collegial community of the Applied Cognition and Development Program and the larger Department of Educational Psychology.
• This position requires teaching the equivalent of two courses per semester in the program or department. Expected courses include undergraduate and graduate courses in achievement motivation.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications received by October 1, 2025 are assured full consideration. Questions may be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Michael Barger (michael.barger@uga.edu). Applicants should submit: 1. A letter of interest addressing qualifications in the areas detailed in the job posting 2. A current curriculum vita 3. A statement of research goals 4. A statement of teaching philosophy 5. Three reprints of published research articles combined and uploaded as one PDF 6. The contact information for three references who are able to provide letters of recommendation. Unofficial copies of transcripts can be submitted with the application package. Formal transcripts and letters of recommendation will be required only from finalists.

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2433P Working Title: Assistant Professor (Applied Cognition and Development) Department: COE-Educational Psychology About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta. About the College/Unit/Department: The Department of Educational Psychology has 26 full-time faculty and serves the college and university through courses and programs of study that support knowledge in the psychological constructs associated with teaching and learning and empirical methodologies. The department has four areas of emphasis: Applied Cognition and Development, Gifted and Creative Education, Quantitative Methodology, and School Psychology.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Qualifications include an earned doctorate at the time of employment with a specialization in educational psychology, developmental psychology, or a closely related field. Additional Requirements: Evidence of promise for moving toward a strong record of scholarly research, including an active record of scholarship and productivity in terms of peer-reviewed publications in academic journals and professional presentations. Evidence or strong potential for seeking and attracting external funding. The successful candidate will also demonstrate skills in collaboration, fostering teamwork, and mentoring students. Proven record of expertise in motivation as it applies to PK-16 education as demonstrated by scholarly presentations and publications.