"Assistant Professor in Experimental Psychology"

Job Summary

Job ID 294762

Position # 40104954

Augusta University's Department of Psychological Sciences is seeking to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Experimental Psychology, anticipated to begin August 2026. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and will be expected to teach both graduate and undergraduate students. Primary duties include teaching introductory courses, advanced undergraduate courses, and graduate courses that align with their areas of expertise. This position also includes a service and research component to strengthen our undergraduate programs. Please see the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website in the Shift/Salary/Benefits section of this posting.

Responsibilities

• Teach four psychology courses per semester to include courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Maintain an active role developing/enhancing departmental curricula and programs while demonstrating leadership in student mentoring and advising.
• Provide service to the department, college and university by participating actively, regularly and equitably on committees and serving the departmental needs.
• Responsible for creative research scholarship and professional growth, having regional and greater reach.

Required Qualifications

A Ph.D. by the start date and expertise in any domain of psychology.

Assistant Professor- Terminal degree or its equivalent in training, ability, and/or experience

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

Individuals able to teach social or developmental psychology.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in offer letter and yearly contract.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0.

Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website: https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php

How To Apply

Interested candidates must complete an online application at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs and upload the following:

1. letter of application
2. curriculum vitae
3. statement of your philosophy on teaching Augusta University students
4. description of your current and/or proposed research program
5. graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for initial applicant screening)
6. the names of three references as one combined PDF document online.

Any questions can be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Tuong-Vy Nguyen, in the Department of Psychological Sciences at tuonguyen@augusta.edu. Applicant screenings will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.