Clinical Assistant Professor

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number F2090P

Working Title Clinical Assistant Professor

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 Clinical Psychology Program has a clinical science model and is dually accredited by APA and the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS). The Department of Psychology has approximately 45 faculty members, 90 doctoral students, and approximately 2100 undergraduate Psychology majors. The Clinical Psychology Program has approximately 10 faculty and 35 graduate students.

Athens, Georgia is well-known for its quality of life, with easy access to both outdoor and urban activities (exploregeorgia.org). 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 Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to multidisciplinary research, collaboration, and academic innovation, and to sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive.

College/Unit/Department website http://www.psychology.uga.edu/clinic

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

Application documents include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of clinical interests (upload as "other document #1), statement of teaching interests, and names/contact information of three potential references. Review of applications will begin on November 1 and continue until the position is filled. For questions about the position, contact Justin Lavner (lavner@uga.edu), chair of the search committee.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

EEO Statement

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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Clinical Assistant Professor

FLSA

Faculty Rank Clinical Assistant Professor

Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

A doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program.

Position Summary

The Department of Psychology at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full time, non-tenure-track Clinical Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will support the training mission of the department's in-house Psychology Clinic (http://www.psychology.uga.edu/clinic) by providing supervision to doctoral students in a variety of evidence-based assessments and interventions for children, adolescents, and young adults. Skills in psychoeducational assessment are necessary. The successful candidate will also teach clinically related and general Psychology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This is a 12-month position and is expected to begin no later than Fall 2025.

The successful candidate will join a nationally prominent and productive faculty and department interested in promoting the careers of junior faculty.

Additional Requirements

The successful candidate will be licensed or license-eligible to practice in the State of Georgia.

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

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Skills in psychoeducational assessment are necessary.

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes

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? Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes

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. Other Documents #1
4. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents