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Assistant Professor - Psychology (Clinical/Counseling)

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Job Title: Assistant Professor - Psychology (Clinical/Counseling) Location: Valdosta State University Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 292516

About Us Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, vibrant community dedicated to serving our diverse communities. VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, the university, and the region. The mission includes student, university, and regional components and core values of community, civility, integrity, and citizenship.

Job Summary The Department of Psychological Science seeks a tenure‑track assistant professor starting August 1, 2026. The candidate will teach courses in their expertise, maintain scholarly productivity, and serve at the department, college, and university levels.

Application Materials Should Include CV Cover Letter Statement of teaching philosophy Statement of current and future research Transcripts (unofficial) List of three professional references (phone and email)

VSU will not sponsor new H‑1B petitions until further notice.

Responsibilities Teach a 4/4 load (Fall and Spring) Maintain scholarly productivity Participate in service at department, college, and university levels

Required Qualifications Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from a regionally accredited university by appointment date Demonstrated commitment to effective teaching at the relevant career stage Evidence of excellence in scholarship

Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching face‑to‑face and online courses Experience teaching Abnormal Psychology, Personality Psychology, or Clinical Psychology Evidence of mentoring students

Proposed Salary Commensurate with experience.

Employment Conditions Employment contingent upon background check, reference checks, credit check, MVR, drug testing, and credential confirmation Required to complete new employee orientation and VSU annual compliance training (USG Ethics, Conflict of Interest, Drug Free Workplace, Title IX, FERPA, Motor Vehicle, Workers Compensation, Open Records, Cybersecurity) Job‑specific training such as FMLA, Worker Compensation, Budget Manager, Purchasing, Defensive Driving may be required

Equal Employment Opportunity Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate based on age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

Accommodations Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catherine Wills in Human Resources.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Education and Training

Industries Online Audio and Video Media

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