Associate or Full Professor, Racial/Ethnic Health Disparities.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number F2083P

Working Title Associate or Full Professor, Racial/Ethnic Health Disparities.

Department Franklin-Psychology

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

The Department of Psychology has approximately 45 faculty members, 90 doctoral students, 50 I/O students at Gwinnett, and 2100 undergraduate Psychology majors.

Athens, Georgia is well known for its quality of life, affordable cost of living, and easy access to both outdoor and urban activities (exploregeorgia.org). It is an excellent place to relocate for those of all ages. UGA is a land and sea grant institution located in Athens, 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, the state capital (www.visitathensga.com; www.uga.edu).

The Department of Psychology and the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences are committed to multidisciplinary research, collaboration, and academic innovation and to sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive.

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type External

Retirement Plan

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2025

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date 09/04/2024

Job Closing Date

Open until filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, representative publications, and provide the names/contact information of three potential references. Review of applications will begin October 15th, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Steve Beach (srhbeach@uga.edu), Search Committee Chair.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

EEO Statement

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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Open Rank

FLSA

Faculty Rank Open Rank (Tenure Track)

Contract Type Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field.

Position Summary

The Department of Psychology at the University of Georgia invites

applications for an Associate or Full Professor position in the area of Racial/Ethnic Health Disparities to begin Fall 2025.

Candidates will be expected to contribute to the teaching needs of the Psychology Department at the graduate and undergraduate level. Candidates may affiliate with one or more of our department's core training areas: Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology, and Clinical Psychology.

Successful applicants will join a nationally prominent and productive research faculty and department that is dedicated to supporting faculty research. Collaboration within the department and across the University is encouraged.

Additional Requirements

Candidates must be eligible for initial appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level, with tenure. Please see the requirements for Associate Professor and Professor ranks in the Unit Criteria for Promotion and Tenure for the Department of Psychology. To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as an Associate Professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

The successful candidate will have a research program in the area of racial/ethnic Health Disparities that examines topics such as the impact of psychosocial context, life course effects of chronic race-related stressors on mental and physical health, and/or culturally-informed prevention research for marginalized populations experiencing racism and elevated levels of race-related trauma. In addition, the successful candidate will have a research program with national prominence and influence, a high level of sustained research productivity, and an established and current record of extramural funding. The successful candidate will have the ability to conduct and lead large-scale research efforts, including the ability to collaborate at a senior level with the Center for Family Research (CFR; http://cfr.uga.edu).

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust? No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.



Duties/Responsibilities

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Sample Publications
4. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
5. Research Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents