Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychological Science

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Psychological Science at the University of North Georgia invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position beginning Spring 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses including PSYC 3150, PSYC 3310, Quantitative Methods, and other upper-division courses, on both Gainesville and Dahlonega campuses.

Responsibilities include scholarly activity with applied emphasis, mentoring undergraduate research, advising, and service

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, or closely related field.
• Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching.
• Strong record or potential for peer-reviewed scholarship.
• Commitment to involving undergraduates in research.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 4/4 undergraduate load, face-to-face, on Gainesville and Dahlonega Campuses.
• Engage in scholarly activity with applied research.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate research projects.
• Advise and engage with students to support success.
• Attend department meetings and hold office hours.

Skills

Teaching

Scholarly activity

Student mentoring

Advising

Education

Ph.D. in Social Psychology or Cognitive Psychology

Job description

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychological Science
Location: UNG - Gainesville
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The Department of Psychological Science at the University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a full-time tenure-track position (with benefits) for Spring 2027. Successful applicants will be able to teach PSYC 3150 (Social Psychology), PSYC 3310 (Cognitive Psychology), Quantitative Methods, Research Methods, Group Dynamics, and Social Cognition, as well as upper-division-level courses in their area of expertise. This is a face-to-face position, requiring applicants to teach in person on the Gainesville and Dahlonega Campuses. The successful candidate will support the Department of Psychological Science through teaching, scholarship, advising, curriculum development, student engagement, and coordination with campus partners.

Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.

As a public institution, the university¿s ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.

If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at [phone].

Responsibilities

• Teaching a 4/4 load face-to-face (undergraduate), including a combination of PSYC 3150 (Social Psychology), PSYC 3310 (Cognitive Psychology), Quantitative Methods, Research Methods, Group Dynamics, Social Cognition, as well as upper-division-level courses in their area of expertise.
• Engage in scholarly activity with an emphasis on applied research.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate research projects.
• Support student success through advising and engagement.
• Hold office hours and attend department meetings.

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. degree in Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching.
• A record (or strong potential) of peer-reviewed scholarship.
• Demonstrated commitment to involving undergraduates in research.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as 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.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
• This position does not require security clearance.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

Special Applicant Instructions

• If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.