Kennesaw State University
Assistant Professor of Psychology (Forensic Psychology)
Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, us, 30156
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Psychology (Forensic Psychology)
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychological Science with a preferred start date of August 2026. This is a nine-month contracted position. The area of specialization is forensic psychology and includes all areas of focus within that specialization (e.g., clinical, social, cognitive).
Responsibilities
Demonstrate a record of impactful research and teaching excellence. Teach courses in their area of specialization and courses that are part of the required core in the psychology major. Teach courses of variable size and modalities, including large class sizes. Engage in programmatic research that results in publications in refereed journals. A strong commitment to undergraduate education and mentorship. Service to the Department, College, University, and/or profession is expected. Required Qualifications
A Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Psychology or a related discipline is required at the time of hire. Evidence of promoting student success. Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the university level. Demonstrated record of research and scholarship within the discipline. Preferred Qualifications
Specialization in forensic psychology or psychology and law as demonstrated by prior coursework and research focus. High priority will be given to those who can teach courses related to their specialization, in addition to Introduction to General Psychology, Careers in Psychology, Research Methods, and/or Capstone in Psychological Science. Effectiveness in teaching in different modalities (i.e., face-to-face, online, hybrid). Effectiveness in teaching in different course sizes, including large classes. Effectiveness in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Experience or potential in securing extramural funding Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study.
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Demonstrate a record of impactful research and teaching excellence. Teach courses in their area of specialization and courses that are part of the required core in the psychology major. Teach courses of variable size and modalities, including large class sizes. Engage in programmatic research that results in publications in refereed journals. A strong commitment to undergraduate education and mentorship. Service to the Department, College, University, and/or profession is expected. Required Qualifications
A Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Psychology or a related discipline is required at the time of hire. Evidence of promoting student success. Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the university level. Demonstrated record of research and scholarship within the discipline. Preferred Qualifications
Specialization in forensic psychology or psychology and law as demonstrated by prior coursework and research focus. High priority will be given to those who can teach courses related to their specialization, in addition to Introduction to General Psychology, Careers in Psychology, Research Methods, and/or Capstone in Psychological Science. Effectiveness in teaching in different modalities (i.e., face-to-face, online, hybrid). Effectiveness in teaching in different course sizes, including large classes. Effectiveness in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Experience or potential in securing extramural funding Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study.
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