Assistant Professor of Psychology; Cochran Campus

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Psychology (Cochran Campus)

Location:

MGA Cochran
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi‑campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses – Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins – all located in central Georgia – and global outreach through its fully‑online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties.

The University has six academic schools including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

The Department of Psychology and Criminal Justice includes programs that are designed to produce scientifically analytic, critical thinkers prepared to succeed in meeting the challenges of modern life. We emphasize career preparation in the behavioral sciences through lifelong learning. The Department offers an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, and a Doctorate in Public Safety.

This position is for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Psychology (open area of specialization). The area of specialization is open, but we are particularly interested in candidates with specializations in Biopsychology (broadly defined), User Experience Design/the Psychology of UX, Cognitive Psychology, Sensation and Perception, Personality, Clinical or Counseling Psychology. In addition to Introduction to Psychology and other courses to be taught, candidates should have the background and expertise to teach courses in 2 or more of the following:
Biopsychology, Statistics for Psychology, Research Methods, Experimental Psychology, Senior Capstone in Psychological Science, Abnormal Psychology, or Cross‑Cultural Psychology. Successful applicants will teach courses within the B.S. program in Psychology. The standard teaching load at MGA is a 4/4 course load. The position also involves expectations for student mentoring, supervising student research, university service, and scholarship. Travel among our campuses is expected.

This is a ten (10)-month faculty position, with the option to teach Summer courses. Regular on‑campus presence is also required for the position. Teaching responsibilities will include face‑to‑face and online courses.

Teach a workload of a variety of four courses per Fall and Spring semester, in courses for the B.S. program in Psychology.
Serve on committees for the university, school, and department.
Scholarship and research activities.
Mentor undergraduate students.
Actively pursue continuous improvement in teaching.
Actively engage in activities aimed at improving student success.
Be present on campus regularly/weekly.

Doctorate in Psychology or Neuroscience (or closely related field) from a regionally‑accredited university (or international equivalent). Field/Area of specialization is open, but candidates will be evaluated on their fit with particular course teaching needs. ABD considered as long as conferred prior to appointment.

Experience in a university setting.
Experience that warrants a tenure‑track appointment.
Experience teaching related courses at the college‑level.
Experience with online course delivery will be a plus.

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