Open Rank Professor of Psychology

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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) is committed to conducting cutting-edge scholarship; providing excellent training and education; and serving our students, college, university, and community. Our vibrant and interdisciplinary department's work aligns tightly with the university's strategic plan ( https://president.gsu.edu/four-pillars/), which emphasizes building Georgia State's strengths as a center for research and innovation, promoting student success, supporting the college to career transition, and advancing identity and placemaking initiatives. The Department of Psychology is also home to the GSU Psychology Clinic ( https://psychologyclinic.gsu.edu). This doctoral training clinic provides high quality and affordable psychological services to adults, children, adolescents, families, and couples from the greater Atlanta area.

Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology.

The Department of Psychology at Georgia State University invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the Assistant and/or Associate Professor level in our Clinical Psychology Graduate Program ( https://psychology.gsu.edu/graduate/). Our program has been continuously APA-accredited since 1973 and operates under the scientist-practitioner training model.

The position could begin as early as January 2027."

Assistant Professor: Early level career as a faculty member with post graduate training.

Associate Professor: Mid-level career faculty member with at least 5 years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.

A Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in clinical psychology is required at the time of appointment.

Applicants should also provide a description of their clinical experience and interests. In this statement, they should identify the requirements for licensure in the state of Georgia (see https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/510-2) that they currently meet and/or their plans for completing unmet requirements.

A criminal background check is required.

Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid).

Erin Tone - etone@gsu.edu

Erin Tone - etone@gsu.edu

Interested individuals should submit:

A letter of application that discusses their (1) program of research/scholarship, (2) professional accomplishments and future goals, and (3) philosophy of teaching a diverse student body and evidence of teaching effectiveness.

A curriculum vitae and up to four representative publications.

Names and contact information of three professional references. Letters will be requested for candidates who are invited for a screening interview and should highlight the candidate's expertise and training that make them distinctively qualified for the position.

Review of applications will begin 06/22/2026 and will continue until positions are filled, with anticipated start date as early as January 2027

Additional documents may be uploaded under "Other Document," with the exception of recommendation letters.

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