Assistant Professor of Psychology

About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

Job Summary

The Department of Social Sciences at Albany State University is seeking applicants for a full time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology position.

The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence in teaching, and have a commitment to integrating new technologies in the learning process and the ability to inspire, motivate and empower students to succeed. The successful candidate will work closely with the Psychology Program Coordinator with a goal of building the Psychology program’s brand, its presence and viability. Lastly, the candidate should have a program of research that can involve undergraduate and master’s level students, or a research agenda that can be developed involving undergraduate and master’s level students. Assistant Professors will teach 30 credit hours on an annual ten-month contract with benefits. Course release is available once a research program is established.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include teaching both introductory and advanced level undergraduate and master’s level courses, preparing and delivering lectures in face-to-face, hybrid, and online environments, leading and moderating classroom discussions, and administering and grading examinations.
• Other essential duties will include advising and mentoring students, participating in campus events, committee work, and other possible duties as assigned.
• 5-6 class teaching load, including Behavioral Statistics, Research, Experimental, and other upper-division courses.
• Holding office hours.
• Engaging in research.
• Mentoring
• Service

Required Qualifications

Doctorate in the teaching discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

A strong record of teaching is desired.

A minimum of two years teaching experience is preferred.

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate evidence of successful teaching at the college level in both traditional and online environments, and have experience with the LMS GaVIEW.

Proposed Salary

Salary range is from $45,000 to $52,000

Required Documents to Attach

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

Unofficial Transcripts

Official Transcripts – If an offer of employment is made

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Recourses at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at (877) 251.2644, or by email at sscsupport@ssc.usg.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Albany State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.