Valdosta State University
Assistant Professor - Psychology (Clinical/Counseling)
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Georgia, United States, 31601
Job Title: Assistant Professor - Psychology (Clinical/Counseling)
Location: Valdosta State University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
About Us
Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values. Blazer Creed
Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University. Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being. Integrity - Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty. Citizenship - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help. As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship. Job Summary
The Department of Psychological Science in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning August 1, 2026. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate's area of expertise, maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels. The Department of Psychological Science is housed in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. The department offers a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Sciences degree in psychology. The department also has an online Bachelor of Psychology program and offers a minor in psychology. The department serves 600 majors and 150 minors. For full consideration applications must be completed by November 3, 2025. For more information contact Dr. Mark Whatley at mwhatley@valdosta.edu. Application materials should include: CV Cover Letter Statement of teaching philosophy Statement of current and future research Transcripts (unofficial) List of three professional references (to include phone number and email address). Responsibilities
Teaching a 4/4 load during the academic year (Fall and Spring); maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels. Typical Allocation of Duties: Teaching and scholarship - 80% Teaches classes and conducts/presents research in the employee's academic discipline. Service - 20% Participates in service at the department, college, and university levels. Required Qualifications
Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or closely related field, from a regionally accredited university by appointment date Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, as well as scholarship A record of effective teaching appropriate to the applicant's career stage Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience with assessment-related activities (program-level or course-level) and implementation of APA Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major highly desirable. Face-to-Face classroom teaching experience and previous online teaching are desirable. Area of specialization is open but preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching Abnormal Psychology, Theories of Personality, and Clinical Psychology Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting A record of mentoring students Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience Equal Employment Opportunity
Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.
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Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values. Blazer Creed
Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University. Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being. Integrity - Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty. Citizenship - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help. As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship. Job Summary
The Department of Psychological Science in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning August 1, 2026. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate's area of expertise, maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels. The Department of Psychological Science is housed in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. The department offers a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Sciences degree in psychology. The department also has an online Bachelor of Psychology program and offers a minor in psychology. The department serves 600 majors and 150 minors. For full consideration applications must be completed by November 3, 2025. For more information contact Dr. Mark Whatley at mwhatley@valdosta.edu. Application materials should include: CV Cover Letter Statement of teaching philosophy Statement of current and future research Transcripts (unofficial) List of three professional references (to include phone number and email address). Responsibilities
Teaching a 4/4 load during the academic year (Fall and Spring); maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels. Typical Allocation of Duties: Teaching and scholarship - 80% Teaches classes and conducts/presents research in the employee's academic discipline. Service - 20% Participates in service at the department, college, and university levels. Required Qualifications
Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or closely related field, from a regionally accredited university by appointment date Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, as well as scholarship A record of effective teaching appropriate to the applicant's career stage Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience with assessment-related activities (program-level or course-level) and implementation of APA Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major highly desirable. Face-to-Face classroom teaching experience and previous online teaching are desirable. Area of specialization is open but preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching Abnormal Psychology, Theories of Personality, and Clinical Psychology Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting A record of mentoring students Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience Equal Employment Opportunity
Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.
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