Assistant Professor Clinical/Counseling Psychology

Job ID: 289844

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

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Location

With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

Within this setting, the Department of Psychology offers a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science with concentrations in Experimental Psychology and Behavior Analysis, and an APA-accredited PsyD in Clinical Psychology. These positions will primarily involve teaching courses on the Statesboro Campus. The positions will also serve as Core Faculty in the APA-accredited PsyD program. Current faculty within the Department are engaged in the development of innovative research pursuits and leading teaching techniques and are highly collaborative and supportive of each other's research, teaching, and service goals.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Department Chair, the Assistant Professor positions will have a significant workload percentage devoted to scholarship, will require teaching at the graduate level in our PsyD and MS programs and within the undergraduate B.S. Program, and will involve providing service to the Department and PsyD program in Clinical Psychology. The positions are 10-month, tenure-track appointments.

Required Qualifications

Earned doctorate (i.e., Ph.D., Psy.D.) in clinical/counseling psychology by August 1, 2026.

Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.

Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.

Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Evidence of successful College/University teaching experience.

Evidence of peer-reviewed scholarship.

Experience or potential for pursuing external funding.

Licensed or license-eligible at the doctoral level in Georgia.

Experience or interest in contributing to Departmental service, primarily contributing to service activities associated with the PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology.

Commitment to research and service with rural or other populations historically experiencing barriers to mental healthcare.

Experience teaching or interest in developing some combination of the following courses: Consultation, Psychometric Theory, Intellectual Assessment, Group Therapy, Psychopharmacology, and Practicum at the graduate level.

Research and clinical interests in the fields of trauma psychology, addressing barriers to mental healthcare, or serious mental illness.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins October 1, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Search Chair Name: Dr. Jeff Klibert
Email: jklibert@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-7282