Assistant Professor of Psychology (Community Psychology)

Assistant Professor of Psychology (Community Psychology) 

Department of Psychological Science

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychological Science with a preferred start date of August 2025. This is a nine-month contracted position.  The area of specialization is Community Psychology and all areas of focus within that specialization. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.  

Strong scholarship, along with a commitment to excellence in teaching and engagement, is expected of all faculty members in the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences at KSU.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrated record of impactful, applied research and teaching excellence. 
• Faculty are expected to teach courses in their area of specialization and courses that are part of the required core in the psychology major. 
• The standard teaching load is 9 credit hours (i.e., 3 courses) per semester, with the load being negotiable depending on research intensity. 
• Those who seek to be research-intensive within the Department of Psychological Science are expected to not only engage in programmatic research that results in publications in refereed journals but also to secure extramural funding.
• A strong commitment to undergraduate education and mentorship.
• Service to the Department, College, University, and/or profession is expected.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

 

Required Qualifications Include

• A Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Psychology or a related discipline earned by start date.
• Evidence of promoting student success.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the university level.
• Demonstrated record of research and scholarship within the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications Include

• Specialization in Community Psychology.
• High priority will be given to those who can teach courses related to their specialization (e.g., clinical and counseling, cross-cultural, developmental, educational, ethnic minority, health, psychopathology, social), in addition to research methods and statistics.
• Knowledge and skills in executing community-integrated teaching, research, and/or service.
• Effectiveness in teaching in different modalities (i.e., face-to-face, online, hybrid).
• Effectiveness in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Effectiveness in publishing scholarship in reputable outlets.
• Experience/potential in securing external funding. 

For a full description of this position, application deadlines, and application procedures, visit https://hr.kennesaw.edu/careers.php.  Search for Job ID 277651.

For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia’s largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs to over 46,000 students. Our high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level. 

Our vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university.  Our institutional values are respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and accountability. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia’s core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect.  For more information, visit https://www.kennesaw.edu/.

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. 
 

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