"Assistant Professor Educational Psychology"

Job Summary

Reporting to the department chair, the Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in both face-to-face and asynchronous online formats. Courses to be taught may include classroom assessment, learning theories, human development, and motivation. This individual is expected to serve as a member of dissertation committees within the College or University. The Assistant Professor will engage in productive scholarship in the discipline, pursue extramural funding to support their research program, and provide service at the departmental, college, university, and professional levels. The position is a 10-month, tenure-track appointment and is housed on the University's Statesboro campus.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Educational Psychology, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Educational Psychology, by August 1, 2026
• Expertise in the areas of learning theory, motivation, assessment, and/or human development
• Ability and willingness to teach undergraduate and graduate courses
• Willingness to teach in-person and online courses
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring student research
• 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
• Commitment to using technology in teaching and scholarship
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline
• Potential for securing extramural funding for research and/or training
• Ability to contribute to a positive work environment in the department, college, and University

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in higher education
• Experience with online teaching and learning
• Coursework in or experience with quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research
• At least two years of teaching, or working in an official capacity with, P-12 students

Proposed Salary

Competitive and commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of 1) a cover letter addressing the qualifications cited above; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) copies of unofficial graduate transcripts; 4) student evaluations of instruction, if applicable; and 5) the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references.

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

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. To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

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

The College of Education, with more than 100 faculty members who are experts in their fields, prepares students in an environment exemplified by a free exchange of ideas, high academic expectations, and individual responsibility for academic achievement. Within this setting, the Department of Curriculum, Foundations, and Reading, one of four departments within the College of Education, includes 27 full-time faculty members in five areas: educational foundations, educational psychology, curriculum studies, literacy studies/reading education, and educational research. The Department offers undergraduate and graduate level courses and multiple graduate programs, including a master's degree and educational specialist's degree in reading education, and a doctoral degree in curriculum studies. The current Educational Psychology faculty members provide comprehensive support for the college's undergraduate and graduate programs, including teaching, advising, and mentoring. The individual hired in this position is expected to contribute to the college's goal of continued excellence and innovation in teaching, scholarship, service, and outreach.