Assistant Professor of School Psychology
Georgia State University
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Job summary
Georgia State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the School Psychology PhD and EdS/EdD programs. The candidate will develop an innovative, externally funded research program and contribute to teaching and service across graduate psychology programs.
The ideal candidate will mentor doctoral students, collaborate across disciplines, and engage in dissemination to improve outcomes for children, youth, families, and schools.
Qualifications
- Must have doctorate from APA-accredited program in school psychology.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor doctoral students and develop funded research.
- Strong record of teaching effectiveness at graduate level.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a focused, externally funded program of research.
- Mentor doctoral students and foster interdisciplinary collaborations across the university.
Skills
Education
Job description
Position Information
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Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor of School Psychology
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 FacultyAffairs 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.
Counseling & Psychological Svc
College of Education & Human Development
Atlanta
Full Time Faculty
Internal/External
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.
The Department of Counseling and Psychological Services at Georgia State University invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in the School Psychology PhD and MEd/EdS programs. We seek an innovative scholar whose research, teaching, and service will contribute to the continued growth and national prominence of our programs and research initiatives. We welcome applicants with expertise in areas aligned with the foundational strengths of school psychology, including but not limited to consultation, prevention science, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), inclusive education, early intervention and school readiness, school mental health, and culturally responsive practices. The successful candidate will maintain a focused and impactful program of research with strong potential for external funding and a demonstrated commitment to advancing knowledge that improves outcomes for children, youth, families, and schools. The ideal candidate will develop a collaborative research agenda that actively engages and mentors doctoral students while fostering interdisciplinary partnerships across the university and broader community. We are particularly interested in candidates whose scholarship can contribute to innovative solutions for contemporary educational and mental health challenges and who are committed to translating research into meaningful practice and policy.
The individual chosen for this position must have an earned doctorate from an APA accredited program in school psychology at the time of appointment.
- Active participation in research activities, including scholarship and professional presentations
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness at either the undergraduate or graduate level.
- · Knowledge:
- o Expertise in key areas of school psychology curriculum
- o Expertise in research methodology sufficient to mentor doctoral students’ research
- · Skills:
- o Proficient in conducting and publishing scholarly research.
- o Effective mentorship skills for graduate students including chairing dissertations
- o Strong teaching skills with the ability to design and deliver graduate-level school psychology courses.
- · Abilities:
- o Ability to develop and maintain a focused line of research and secure external funding.
- o Ability to serve as core faculty in a graduate program in School Psychology.
Eligibility for licensure as a psychologist and/or certification as a school psychologist in Georgia is preferred.
A criminal background check and terminal degree verification is required.
Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations.
TBD
Dr. Chavez Phelps cphelps@gsu.edu
Yolanda Parker, yparker@gsu.edu
Posting Detail Information
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08/01/2027
08/26/2026
10/23/2026
Yes
At the point in which an applicant is invited for an on‑campus interview, letters of reference will be requested.
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.
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 the 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 online 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
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