Psychology: Assistant Professor - Fall 2027

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Job Summary

The Psychology Department at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) seeks an Assistant Professor with a Clinical Psychology focus beginning August 1, 2027. Priority reviews of candidates will begin on November 6, but the position will remain open and accepting applications until filled.

Successful candidates will be expected to teach a 4/4 load of lower- and upper-division courses. Applicants should show a strong interest in teaching courses in statistics, and research methods to support over 900 psychology majors. Applicants should demonstrate significant innovation in teaching and commitment to student success. GGC emphasizes a student-centered learning environment.

In accordance with Board of Regents policy concerning GGC faculty, successful assistant-professors will be eligible to receive a three-year renewable appointment. For more information about our college, please visit our website at www.ggc.edu.

Responsibilities

Essential Function 1 -
Developing course curricula, including the syllabus, lesson plans, and graded assignments, in accordance with the requirements of the upper division program and in consultation with the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs

Essential Function 2 -
Evaluating students to measure their progress in achieving institutional and course goals

Essential Function 3 -
Serving on department and college-wide committees

Essential Function 4 -
Engaging with students on campus through extracurricular activities

Essential Function 5 -
Formal advising of students regarding course planning and career readiness. Mentoring students each semester

Required Qualifications

Applicants should hold a Doctoral degree in the discipline (or a closely related field) before August 1, 2027, with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours (or 30 quarter credits) within the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-year college level teaching experience
• Experience within a clinical setting
• Sustained professional engagement that demonstrates relevance and currency in the field of teaching
• Ability to teach a variety of courses that support the Psychology Major: clinical classes including Abnormal, Introduction to Psychology, Statistics and Research Methods
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide range of students, both majors and non-majors
• Demonstrated commitment or experience in undergraduate teaching, student advising, and research mentorship

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. 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 on-line 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 on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). Eligibility of employment is determined by GGC in its sole discretion, and includes but is not limited to confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. 

Offers are subject to the applicable federal laws, state laws, statutes, rules and regulations of this institution, and to the bylaws and policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). Eligibility of employment is determined by GGC in its sole discretion, and includes but is not limited to confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. 

Offers are subject to the applicable federal laws, state laws, statutes, rules and regulations of this institution, and to the bylaws and policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

Other Information

Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless an applicant is selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Georgia is an open records state.

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