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Emory University

Associate Professor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Description Independent cancer researcher who is a current faculty member working in area of lung ... R01 is required for consideration at the associate professor level. We will also consider ...

Emory University

Associate Professor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Description Independent cancer researcher who is a current faculty member working in area of lung ... R01 is required for consideration at the associate professor level. We will also consider ...

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Open Rank Professor of Psychology

Atlanta, GA • On-site

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Key responsibilities

  • Conduct research and scholarship in the field of psychology, particularly within the Clinical Psychology Graduate Program.

  • Contribute to the training and education of students in the department, including providing teaching and supervision.

  • Participate in departmental activities, including service to the department, college, and community.

Job description

Position Details

Position Title: Open Rank Professor of Psychology

Classification Title: Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty

Posting Number: F00498P

Position Type: Full Time Faculty

Posting Type: Internal/External

Campus: Atlanta

College: College of Arts & Sciences

Department: Psychology

About the Department

Bolstered by a strong external funding record, high-impact faculty publications, a diverse and large undergraduate major, and a nationally competitive doctoral program, the Department of Psychology is committed to conducting cutting‑edge scholarship, providing excellent training and education, and serving students, college, university, and community. The department has a Clinical Psychology Graduate Program that has been APA accredited since 1973.

The department houses the GSU Psychology Clinic, a doctoral training clinic providing high quality and affordable psychological services to adults, children, adolescents, families, and couples in the greater Atlanta area.

Position Description

Two tenure‑track positions at the Assistant and/or Associate Professor level in the Clinical Psychology Graduate Program, which operates under the scientist‑practitioner training model. Positions could begin as early as January 2027.

Rank and Experience

Assistant Professor: Early‑level career faculty with postgraduate training.

Associate Professor: Mid‑level career faculty with at least 5 years at the rank of Assistant Professor or equivalent.

Required Education

A Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in clinical psychology is required at the time of appointment.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations

Applicants should provide a description of their clinical experience and interests, indicating whether they meet Georgia licensure requirements or plan to complete unmet requirements. Refer to https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/510-2 for licensure requirements.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours

Position may require non‑standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid).

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Contact

Search Chair: Erin Tone – etone@gsu.edu

Required Application Materials

Applicants should submit a letter of application discussing their program of research/scholarship, professional accomplishments and future goals, and philosophy of teaching a diverse student body and evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Curriculum vitae and up to four representative publications.

Names and contact information for three professional references.

Letters will be requested for candidates who are invited for a screening interview.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia comprises our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, and the System Office. The USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

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