"Assistant Professor Experimental Psychology"

Job Description

Assistant Professor Experimental Psychology

Job ID: 289845
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

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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. This position will primarily involve teaching courses on the Statesboro Campus. 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 position will require teaching at the graduate level and within the undergraduate B.S. program, will have a significant workload percentage devoted to scholarship, and will involve providing service to the Department. The position is a 10-month, tenure-track appointment.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in psychology or a closely related field by August 1, 2026 with at least 18 graduate semester hours related to Experimental Psychology.
• Evidence of peer-reviewed scholarship.
• Experience or interest in developing courses in our undergraduate- and graduate-level Research & Analysis sequences and our undergraduate-level major capstone courses.
• 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 peer-reviewed scholarship in computational modeling or CNS psychophysiology (in-progress research may also be considered).
• Focus on human-subject research.
• Evidence of successful College/University teaching experience.
• Experience or interest in developing undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in the physiological bases of psychology.
• Experience or potential for pursuing external funding.
• Experience or interest in contributing to Departmental service.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience. These are exempt positions paid on a monthly basis.

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

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. Jonathan Friedel
Email: jfriedel@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-0868