Assistant Professor Clinical/Counseling Psychology

Assistant Professor Clinical/Counseling Psychology — Job Opening#289844

College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences invites applications and nominations for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Clinical/Counseling Psychology.
Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah
and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2
institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's,
master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small
town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military
service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all
worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding
with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted
to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed
Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's
Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region
while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their
communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here:
https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/
Within this setting, the Department of Psychology offers a Bachelor of Science, Master of
Science with concentrations in Experimental Psychology and Behavior Analysis, and an APAaccredited PsyD in Clinical Psychology. These positions will primarily involve teaching courses
on the Statesboro Campus. The positions will also serve as Core Faculty in the APA-accredited
PsyD program. Current faculty within the Department are engaged in the development of
innovative research pursuits and leading teaching techniques and are highly collaborative and
supportive of each other’s research, teaching, and service goals.

Location
Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Job Summary. Reporting to the Department Chair, the Assistant Professor positions will have a
significant workload percentage devoted to scholarship, will require teaching at the graduate
level in our PsyD and MS programs and within the undergraduate B.S. Program, and will involve
providing service to the Department and PsyD program in Clinical Psychology. The positions
are 10-month, tenure-track appointments.

Required Qualifications:
• Earned doctorate (i.e., Ph.D., Psy.D.) in clinical/counseling psychology by August 1,
2026.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy,
mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship
agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Evidence of successful College/University teaching experience.
• Evidence of peer-reviewed scholarship.
• Experience or potential for pursuing external funding.
• Licensed or license-eligible at the doctoral level in Georgia
• Experience or interest in contributing to Departmental service, primarily contributing to
service activities associated with the PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology.
• Commitment to research and service with rural or other populations historically
experiencing barriers to mental healthcare.
• Experience teaching or interest in developing some combination of the following
courses: Consultation, Psychometric Theory, Intellectual Assessment, Group Therapy,
Psychopharmacology, and Practicum at the graduate level.
• Research and clinical interests in the fields of trauma psychology, addressing barriers to
mental healthcare, or serious mental illness.

Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience.
These are exempt positions paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach
A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a
curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at
least 3 professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins October 1, 2025 and continues until the position is filled.
Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

See https://hr.georgiasouthern.edu/employment-opportunities/ to apply. Reference Job ID
289844.

Contact Information
Search Chair Name: Dr. Jeff Klibert
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 912-478-7282
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as
required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's
mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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:
All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as
grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while
the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the
university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.
Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students,
participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.
Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the
three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between
campuses.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a
criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern
University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of
the 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 made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the 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.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Equal Employment Opportunity
More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu,
https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/, or https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cbss/psychology/.
The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be
subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national
origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of
reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the
search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
Background Check
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