Assistant Professor in Psychology

Job Summary

Job ID 298462

Position # 40106807

The Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior in the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is seeking a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will support the growth and development of the Augusta University (AU) and East Central Regional Hospital (ECRH) partnership and its academic mission, particularly in the areas of inpatient care, psychiatry, psychology, and nursing education. The selected candidate will work collaboratively with the ECRH Clinical Director to develop specific responsibilities related to the delivery of clinical services at ECRH, while ensuring compliance with institutional policies and applicable regulatory and accrediting standards. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

Responsibilities

• Dept Attendance - 10%
  Attendance and participation is expected in all AU Departmental activities, especially those involving education and students. You must be present at 80% of all departmental functions and activities
• Education - 30%
  Support and participation in the recruitment for new residents, fellows, psychiatrists, psychology interns, psychology post-docs, faculty psychologists, and nurses are requested
  Participate in the delivery of clinical services for Psychology in conjunction with the overall mission of ECRH, assuring that accrediting standards are met and policies are followed
  Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring for efficiency and effectiveness all Psychology services
• Clinical - 60%
  Promote the development and utilization of the Recovery Model within ECRH treatment services

Required Qualifications

PhD, PsyD, or equivalent related degree from an accredited institution.

Assistant Professor- Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate post graduate training.

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.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.

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

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

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, 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.

Location

Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912