College of Arts & Sciences

Job Postings

The Department of Psychology at Georgia State University invites applications for two anticipated tenure-track positions (pending budget approval) in Clinical and Social Psychology beginning Fall 2010. Georgia State, which is located in downtown Atlanta and has a diverse student body, is classified as RU/H [Research University/High Research Activity]. The department (www.gsu.edu/psychology) supports five doctoral programs. Priority consideration will be given to applicants who contribute to the university’s interdisciplinary initiatives and centers—which include the newly formed, state-of-the-art Georgia State/Georgia Tech Center for Advanced Brain Imaging, the Language Research Center, the Center for Research in Atypical Development and Learning, the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience, and University initiatives in Language & Literacy, Brains & Behavior, and the Partnership for Urban Health Research.

Clinical Psychologist (Assistant Professor)

Area of focus is open, but preference will be given to candidates whose research contributes to programmatic strengths in (1) clinical neuropsychology and/or (2) adult psychopathology, particularly in anxiety and affective disorders. Applicants must have a Ph.D. from an APA-accredited Clinical Psychology Program and be eligible for Georgia licensure at the time of appointment.

Social Psychologist (Assistant Professor)

Area of focus is open, but preference will be given to candidates whose research contributes to programmatic strengths in (1) social cognition and/or (2) social/affective neuroscience. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in psychology or a related discipline.

Applicants should send a letter of application that indicates the position of interest and that discusses their (1) program of research/scholarship, (2) professional accomplishments and future goals and (3) philosophy of teaching and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants for the Clinical Psychologist position should also include a description of their clinical experience and interests. All applicants should send a curriculum vitae and selected publications and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to Chair, Psychology Search Committee, Department of Psychology, P.O. Box 5010, Atlanta, GA 30302-5010. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2009 and will continue until the positions are filled. An offer of employment will be conditional on background verification. Georgia State University is an AA/EEO employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.