JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Department of Psychology at Georgia State University currently has 40 faculty members and over 100 graduate students across five doctoral programs, including Clinical, Cognitive Sciences, Community, Developmental, and Neuropsychology and Behavioral Neuroscience. Georgia State is a growing urban research university of over 32,000 students located in downtown Atlanta with access to a metropolitan population of over 5 million. The university houses a number of interdisciplinary initiatives and centers, including the Georgia State/Georgia Tech Center for Advanced Brain Imaging, the Language Research Center, the Center for Research in Atypical Development and Learning, the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience, and the University initiatives in Language & Literacy, Brains & Behavior.
Georgia State University researchers typically receive over $100 million from external funding agencies annually. External funding in the Department of Psychology exceeded $4 million (direct and indirect) annually.
Please email psysearch@gsu.edu for more information about current searches.
The Psychology Department at Georgia State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty member at the level of assistant professor in clinical neuropsychology. We seek a creative and engaging scholar who will contribute to building department strengths in clinical neuropsychology. We are especially interested in scholars who are competent to supervise graduate students in clinical neuropsychological assessment and/or interventions with diverse populations and who have a commitment to diversifying the trainee pipeline.
Preferences: Preference will be given to candidates with a program of clinical neuropsychological research that focuses on diverse and underrepresented populations (e.g., BIPOC, Spanish speaking, LGBTQIA+) or that examines the impact of cultural experiences (e.g., bi-or multilingualism, racism, immigration, socioeconomic status, educational quality, intersectionality) on neuropsychological assessment and/or interventions. Preference will also be given to scholars who conduct innovative research such as using neuroimaging and/or leveraging interdisciplinary research on neurological conditions (e.g., autism, sickle cell, traumatic brain injury, dementia) at any point in the lifespan. The Psychology department is committed to developing a diverse and inclusive climate with faculty who reflect the diversity of our student body; persons from marginalized groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Department of Psychology: 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 seeks to advance both basic knowledge and applied scholarship using innovative and diverse forms of inquiry to address the most challenging issues of the 21st century. External funding in the Department of Psychology exceeds $4 million (direct and indirect) annually. The Department of Psychology currently has 43 faculty members and over 100 graduate students across five doctoral programs, including Clinical, Cognitive Sciences, Community, Developmental, and Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience. The specialty concentration of Clinical Neuropsychology is jointly administered by the Clinical Program and the Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience Program. The graduate students lead an active chapter of the Association of Neuropsychology Students and Trainees (ANST). The Department and the Psychology Clinic have active Diversity Committees. The Psychology Clinic’s Diversity Committee is active in clinical outreach and advocacy. The Psychology Clinic has a Specialty Clinic (Cuenta Conmigo) serving Spanish-speaking clients.
About Georgia State University:
Georgia State University is an enterprising public R1 university located in downtown Atlanta, one of the largest and most racially/ethnically diverse cities in the Southeastern U.S. with access to a metropolitan population of over 5 million. A national leader in using innovation to drive student success and research growth, and enrolling and graduating one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation, GSU provides its world-class faculty and more than 50,000 students unsurpassed research, teaching, and learning opportunities. GSU’s dedication to student success has drawn national accolades. The 2022 U.S. News and World Reports rankings placed GSU as the #2 public university for undergraduate teaching, the #2 most innovative university, and #11 in the nation for social mobility. GSU is the #1 public or nonprofit university to confer undergraduate and graduate degrees to African Americans in the U.S. In addition, GSU received the Insight Into Diversity’s 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. The university houses a number of interdisciplinary initiatives and centers, including the Georgia State/Georgia Tech Center for Advanced Brain Imaging, TReNDS Center, the Language Research Center, the Center for Research in Atypical Development and Learning, the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience, the Center for Research on Interpersonal Violence, and the University initiatives in Language & Literacy and Brains & Behavior. Georgia State University researchers receive over $142 million from external funding agencies annually.
Application Procedure:
Interested individuals should submit:
(a) a Diversity statement highlighting experience working effectively with diverse student populations (graduate and/or undergraduate) and diverse clinical populations, and how the candidate considers diversity in their clinical neuropsychology research program and teaching/mentoring philosophy,
(b) a Research statement that describes the candidate’s current clinical neuropsychology program of research and likely future research if they were to join GSU,
(c) an Instruction statement that describes the candidate’s teaching/mentoring philosophy and experience,
(d) a curriculum vita,
(e) up to three representative publications.
Additionally, applicants should arrange to have three professional references submit letters of support directly to psysearch@gsu.edu. The letters should highlight the candidate’s expertise and training in clinical neuropsychology and clinical and research experience with diverse populations, when possible.
A Ph.D. or equivalent training is required at the time of appointment. Applicants must demonstrate specialty training in clinical neuropsychology that makes them ABPP-CN eligible. Applicants must be competent to supervise graduate students in clinical neuropsychological assessment and/or interventions with diverse populations and have a commitment to diversifying the trainee pipeline.
Submit application materials electronically to psysearch@gsu.edu. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date in August 2022. An offer of employment will be conditional on background verification.
Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Georgia State University anticipates hiring a non-tenure-track faculty member at the level of Lecturer, beginning August 2022, pending budgetary approval. The department seeks a creative and engaging instructor who is broadly trained and can contribute effectively to undergraduate teaching and service, and provide leadership for curriculum development in our undergraduate program. Lecturers in Psychology are full-time, non-tenure-track faculty. In the sixth year of service, Lecturers become eligible for promotion to the rank of Senior Lecturer. After five years in rank, Senior Lecturers are eligible for promotion to the rank of Principal Senior Lecturer. The College of Arts and Sciences supports faculty professional success through mentoring programs and representation of faculty from all ranks in college-level program development.
Preferences
We have teaching needs in multiple areas which include but are not limited to introductory psychology, multicultural psychology, and African-American psychology. Applicants with demonstrated effectiveness in teaching diverse students, engaging their critical thinking, and in applying innovative instructional techniques including expertise in high quality online instruction are of particular interest. Our department is committed to developing a culturally diverse faculty who reflect the diversity of our student body, so women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Department of Psychology
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 (http://psychology.gsu.edu) seeks to advance both basic knowledge and applied scholarship using innovative and diverse forms of inquiry and instruction to address the most challenging issues of the 21st century.
About Georgia State University
Georgia State University is an enterprising public R1 university located in downtown Atlanta, a global metropolitan area and one of the largest and most racially/ethnically diverse cities in the Southeastern U.S. A national leader in using innovation to drive student success and research growth and enrolling and graduating one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation, Georgia State provides its world-class faculty and more than 50,000 students unsurpassed research, teaching, and learning opportunities. Georgia State University is an institutional member of the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity.
Application Procedure:
Interested individuals should submit:
(a) A letter of interest that discusses their professional accomplishments and future goals, as well as their philosophy of teaching. In their application letter, applicants should explicitly address their readiness for effectively teaching Georgia State’s highly diverse student body, which includes many first-generation college students.
(b) A curriculum vita.
(c) Any additional evidence of pedagogical scholarship and teaching effectiveness (e.g., pedagogical publications, learning outcomes data, student evaluations of instructor).
Additionally, applicants should arrange for three references. A Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree is required at the time of appointment. Submit application materials electronically to psysearch@gsu.edu. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. An offer of employment will be conditional on background verification.
Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
The Department of Psychology at Georgia State University anticipates hiring an Academic Professional whose primary job duty will be administrative service as the Director of the Regents Center for Learning Disorders (RCLD) at Georgia State University. This full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Psychology will also include instructional responsibilities (primarily clinical supervision, but also some teaching of the assessment class for doctoral students in clinical psychology, and administrative support of students' research related to learning disabilities).
The RCLD serves 11 state colleges and universities in Georgia, and it is one of three such Centers in the University System of Georgia. The Regents Centers provide comprehensive assessments, consultative services, and research and policy development related to students with disabilities enrolled in public colleges and universities in the state of Georgia. The Director is responsible for oversight of all Center activities, including supervision of professional and clerical staff and doctoral-level practicum students, budget management, implementation of policies and procedures for students with disabilities, collaboration with other Regents Centers in Georgia, consulting with other relevant state and federal agencies on disability policy, and overseeing data management and use.
Applicants must have: a doctoral degree from an APA-accredited training program; at least three years of relevant experience and license-eligibility in Georgia at the time of hiring; expertise in the assessment of learning disorders in young adults; interest in participating in doctoral training; and administrative and supervisory experience, preferably in an educational context.
All application materials can be sent electronically to rcldsearch@gsu.edu. Applicants should send a letter of application that indicates the position of interest and that discusses their professional accomplishments and future goals, as well as a curriculum vita. Lastly, applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to rcldsearch@gsu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. An offer of employment will be conditional on background verification. Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Please direct any questions to rcldsearch@gsu.edu
Georgia State University (www.gsu.edu) invites applications for one anticipated tenure- track (rank of Assistant) faculty position to contribute to its funded Center: Research on the Challenges of Acquiring Language and Literacy (RCALL). This anticipated position is part of a major initiative to enhance existing strengths in language and literacy at Georgia State and continues our successful hiring in this area. The focus of RCALL is research with children and adults, with or without disabilities, who face challenges in acquiring language and literacy. In this university-funded Center, more than 40 faculty members from 8 departments in the Colleges of Arts & Sciences and Education & Human Development come together to engage in interdisciplinary research. The Center’s faculty has a broad range of external funding support including from the Institute of Education Sciences, the National Institutes of Health, and the National Science Foundation.
We encourage applicants whose program of research addresses basic or applied, conceptual or methodological issues concerning challenges in the acquisition of language and literacy with a particular interest in intervention research. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in special education, psychology, educational psychology, communication sciences and disorders or related areas. The appointment is open to all programs within the Center. The successful applicant will be the individual who is prepared to take advantage of the interdisciplinary collaborative research opportunities available, has a strong record of programmatic research, can obtain external grant support, and has a commitment to, and experience in, the instruction of undergraduate and graduate students. We are particularly interested in applicants whose research complements other faculty within this Center. (www.researchlanglit.gsu.edu).
Inquiries may be made to Co-Directors, Dr. Rose A. Sevcik (rsevcik@gsu.edu) or Dr. Daphne Greenberg (dgreenberg@gsu.edu). Submit curriculum vitae, a brief statement of professional goals and research interests, evidence related to teaching interests and effectiveness, and the names and three letters of reference electronically to Keneé Stephens at kstephens@gsu.edu, with the subject line “Language & Literacy Faculty Search”. The review of applications will begin on October 15, 2021 and continue until the position is filled contingent on available funding.
An offer of employment will be conditional on background verification. Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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