Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia State University in Atlanta seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Counseling Psychology doctoral program to teach master’s and doctoral courses, mentor graduate students, and build a robust, externally funded research program.

Candidates should have an earned doctorate from an APA-accredited program in psychology and a record of scholarly publications and teaching excellence; expertise in multiculturalism or prevention science is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Evidence of scholarly publications and teaching effectiveness.
• Ability to mentor doctoral students and develop external funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach master’s and doctoral-level courses.
• Supervise and mentor doctoral students.
• Develop and sustain an externally funded research program.
• Collaborate with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Expertise in counseling psychology

Scholarly research

Graduate mentorship

Graduate teaching

Education

APA-accredited psychology PhD

Job description

Position Information

Posting Number: F00557P

Classification Title: Assistant Professor

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology

GSU Information: Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five 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, 4th 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. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation's most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University's rapid research growth. 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. General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State's in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities - in-person, online, or blended/hybrid - as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.

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 School 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 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. In addition, the faculty member will teach master's and doctoral level courses for the department.

Job Details

Position Type: Full Time Faculty

Campus: Atlanta

Department: Counseling & Psychological Svc

College: College of Education & Human Development

Posting Type: Internal/External

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

• 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Expertise in key areas of counseling psychology curriculum
• Expertise in research methodology sufficient to mentor doctoral students' research

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.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

• Eligibility for licensure as a psychologist in Georgia is preferred

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check and terminal degree verification is required.

Work Hours

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

Salary

TBD

Search Chair Contact info

Don Davis, [e-mail]

Departmental contact for assistance

Yolanda Parker, [e-mail]

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 08/01/2027

Open Date: 08/21/2026

Review of Applications Begins: 10/23/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions Summary: At this point in which an applicant is invited for an on campus interview, letters of reference will be requested.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

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