Assistant / Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number
F00166P

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Classification Title
Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty

Position Title
Assistant / Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology

GSU Information

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, ranked 2nd most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American students, 6th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

Department
Counseling & Psychological Svc

College
College of Education & Human Development

Campus
Atlanta

Position Type
Full Time Faculty

Posting Type
Internal/External

About the Department

The department has nine graduate programs, including three doctoral programs (Counseling Psychology, Counselor Education and Practice, and School Psychology) and three CACREP master’s programs (Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, and School Counseling), and offers Ed.S. degrees in both School Counseling and School Psychology. The Counseling Psychology Program, Department of Counseling and Psychological Services, and Georgia State University have a strong commitment to contextualizing interventions and psychological practice to the backgrounds of those we serve.

Our mission is to advance the fields of counseling and psychology by promoting rigorous research, applying evidence-based treatments, and advocating for effective social policies. We are dedicated to preparing distinguished professionals who use empirically validated methods to support and enhance the well-being of the communities they serve. Through our commitment to scholarship and advocacy, we aim to achieve prominent prevention, intervention, and treatment outcomes for all individuals.

Position Description

The Department of Counseling and Psychological Services at Georgia State University is searching for a tenure-track, assistant or associate professor in the Counseling Psychology doctoral program. Potential research and training interests might focus on a variety of themes consistent with foundational strengths of Counseling Psychology, including but not limited to multiculturalism, prevention science, career, or positive psychology. Candidates will advance a focused line of research that has long-term potential for external research funding. An ideal candidate would have a research agenda that can support doctoral students in collaborative research. Preference will also be given to applicants with a vision for strengthening the strategy and goals of the Matheny Center for the Study of Stress, Trauma, and Resilience ( MSTAR ). We are interested in innovative ideas for how to expand the long-term, national prominence of MSTAR . In addition, the faculty member will teach master’s and doctoral level courses for the department.

Required Experience

Assistant Tenure-Track Professor Position: No prior experience is required.

Associate Tenure-Track Professor Position: A minimum of 5 years of full-time teaching at the graduate level is required.

Required Education

The individual chosen for this position must have an earned doctorate from an APA -accredited program in psychology at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

Assistant Tenure-Track Professor Position:
-Active participation in research activities, including scholarship and professional presentations
-Evidence of teaching effectiveness at either the undergraduate or graduate level.
-Eligibility for licensure as a psychologist in Georgia is preferred.

Associate Tenure-Track Professor Position:
-Documented teaching effectiveness at the graduate level
-History of scholarly activity related to a consistent research line
-Professional service contributions at the national level.
-Eligibility for licensure as a psychologist in Georgia is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge:
  • Expertise in key areas of counseling psychology curriculum
  • Expertise in research methodology sufficient to mentor doctoral students
• Skills:
  • Proficient in conducting and publishing scholarly research.
  • Effective mentorship skills for graduate students including chairing dissertations.
  • Strong teaching skills with the ability to design and deliver graduate-level counseling courses.
• Abilities:
  • Ability to develop and maintain a focused line of research and secure external funding.
  • Ability to serve as core faculty in a doctoral program in Counseling Psychology program.
  • Collaboration with partners within the department, university, nationally, or internationally
  • Ability to teach courses across the curriculum
  • Capable of providing service to the program, department, college, university, and profession.
  • Ability to engage in robust scholarly activity and maintain a track record of professional development.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

Candidate must be licensed or license-eligible in the state of Georgia as a psychologist.

Pre-Employment Requirements

A Criminal History Check is required.

Work Hours

Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, and/or other campus locations).

Salary
TBD

Search Chair Contact info

Dr. Donnie Davis
ddavis88@gsu.edu

Dr. Tamara Turner
tdturner@gsu.edu.


Departmental contact for assistance

Dr. Brian J. Dew
bdew@gsu.edu

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1-2

Desired Start Date
08/01/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
09/06/2024

Review of Applications Begins
10/15/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

At the point in which an applicant is invited for an on-campus interview, letters of reference will be requested.

Apply at:
https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/4707

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status in its programs, services, activities, employment, and/or admissions. Additionally, the University promotes equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans through its affirmative action program.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Letter of Intent/Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts of All Graduate-Level Degrees Completed or In Progress

Optional Documents