Assistant Professor of Psychology

Teachpsych; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychological Science, with a preferred start date of August 2027. The position is nine-month and located in Georgia.

The role involves developing an active research program, publishing scholarly work, seeking external funding, and teaching undergraduate courses across the psychology curriculum at Kennesaw and Marietta campuses.

Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate in Psychology or closely related discipline at time of hire.
• Demonstrated record of research and scholarship in the discipline.
• Experience teaching, mentoring, and supporting student success in higher education settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a productive program of research in physiological/biological psychology or behavioral/cognitive neuroscience.
• Publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals and disseminate findings through presentations.
• Seek external funding to support research and scholarly activity.
• Teach undergraduate courses in area of specialization and related psychology courses.
• Teach courses of varying modalities and sizes; load typically 9 credit hours per semester.
• Engage students in research and provide mentorship.
• Contribute to department, college, and university service activities.
• Engage in professional activities relevant to the candidate's area of expertise.

Skills

PhD in Psychology

Teaching experience

Research mentorship

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Psychology (Physiological/Biological Psychology or Behavioral/Cognitive Neuroscience) in the Department of Psychological Science with a preferred start date of August 2027. This is a nine-month contracted position and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a productive program of research in physiological/biological psychology or behavioral/cognitive neuroscience.
• Publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals and disseminate research findings through professional presentations and other scholarly outlets.
• Seek external funding to support research and scholarly activity.
• Teach undergraduate courses in the candidate's area of specialization and courses that are part of the Psychology curriculum (e.g., Physiological Psychology, Perception, Advanced Laboratory in Psychological Science, Psychopharmacology).
• Teach courses of varying modalities and sizes, including large class sizes, on the Kennesaw and/or Marietta campuses. The standard teaching load is 9 credit hours (i.e., 3 courses) per semester; however, workload distributions are negotiable.
• Engage students in research and provide mentorship that supports their academic and professional development.
• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service activities, including committee work and shared governance.
• Engage in professional activities relevant to the candidate's area of expertise.
• Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• An earned Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Psychology or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire.
• Demonstrated record of research and scholarship within the discipline.
  Experience teaching, mentoring, and/or supporting student success in higher education settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialization in physiological/biological psychology or behavioral/cognitive neuroscience.
• A record of publishing scholarship in reputable outlets.
• Experience/potential in securing external funding.
• Experience teaching courses related to physiological/biological psychology or behavioral/cognitive neuroscience, as well as courses that are part of the Psychology curriculum (e.g., Physiological Psychology, Perception, Advanced Laboratory in Psychological Science, Psychopharmacology).
• Evidence of effectiveness in teaching in different modalities (i.e., face-to-face, online, hybrid).
• Effectiveness in supervision and mentoring of students.

Department Information

The Department of Psychological Science is a large and dynamic department in the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences. The Department has more than 50 full-time and many part-time faculty supporting a major and minor in psychology, including a fully online undergraduate program. In the Department of Psychological Science, our accomplished faculty guide students in the study of behaviour and mental processes through a comprehensive program that promotes scientific thinking and cultivates transferable skills that lead to meaningful careers. Our psychology majors gain valuable hands‑on experiences and skill‑building opportunities across the curriculum by engaging in high‑impact practices such as study abroad programmes, internships, peer mentoring, and research experiences. Committed to rigorous scholarly activity and evidence‑based teaching, we develop students as global citizens, competent interns, peer educators, skilled researchers, and confident leaders who are well‑prepared for the next stages of their personal and professional journeys. The Department promotes respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability in all aspects of work. We seek candidates whose endeavours exemplify the values of Kennesaw State University and whose experiences have prepared them to fulfil our department's commitment to the success of our students, faculty, staff, and communities.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Kyung Jung, [e-mail].