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Assistant Professor of Psychology (Community Psychology)
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Position Number: 5695709
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Science - Computer Science

Assistant Professor of Psychology (Community Psychology)

Job ID: 277651
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs to over 46,000 students. Our high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.

Our vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and accountability. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. For more information, visit https://www.kennesaw.edu/.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

The Department of Psychological Science is a dynamic and rapidly growing 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. The Department is committed to providing a rigorous education that prepares approximately 2,500 majors (Bachelor of Science) and 700 minors for careers and graduate training. The Department strives to create a collaborative and supportive climate for our students, faculty, and staff.

With more than 400 full-time faculty and 8,500 degree-seeking students, the Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences prepares the next generation of leaders in a wide array of fields to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century and become contributing citizens in a global society. The home of three Schools and eight Departments, the College offers more than 80 graduate and undergraduate programs of study in both traditional and interdisciplinary fields. RCHSS provides students experiential learning opportunities to enable them to develop leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, as well as a strong sense of civic engagement.

The College and the Department are committed to the success of our students, faculty, staff, and communities. We seek candidates whose experience has prepared them to fulfill that commitment and to engage our students, partners, and stakeholders effectively.

Job Summary

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 2025. This is a nine-month contracted position. The area of specialization is Community Psychology and all areas of focus within that specialization. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

Strong scholarship, along with a commitment to excellence in teaching and engagement, is expected of all faculty members in the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences at KSU. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Demonstrated record of impactful, applied research and teaching excellence.
Faculty are expected to teach courses in their area of specialization and courses that are part of the required core in the psychology major.
The standard teaching load is 9 credit hours (i.e., 3 courses) per semester, with the load being negotiable depending on research intensity.
Those who seek to be research-intensive within the Department of Psychological Science are expected to not only engage in programmatic research that results in publications in refereed journals but also to secure extramural funding.
A strong commitment to undergraduate education and mentorship.
Service to the Department, College, University, and/or profession is expected.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

A Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Psychology or a related discipline earned by start date.
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 Community Psychology.
High priority will be given to those who can teach courses related to their specialization (e.g., clinical and counseling, cross-cultural, developmental, educational, ethnic minority, health, psychopathology, social), in addition to research methods and statistics.
Knowledge and skills in executing community-integrated teaching, research, and/or service.
Effectiveness in teaching in different modalities (i.e., face-to-face, online, hybrid).
Effectiveness in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
Effectiveness in publishing scholarship in reputable outlets.
Experience/potential in securing external funding.

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter (must address (a) qualifications for the position, (b) teaching philosophy, (c) proposed efforts to facilitate student success at KSU, and (d) research interests/program)
3. Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts and official international course-by-course evaluations due upon hire)
4. Summary of Teaching Evaluations (Upload as Additional Documents)
5. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by November 15, 2024.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Daniel Rogers, Search Committee Chair, daniel.rogers@kennesaw.edu, or 470-578-6225.

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

For questions about a specific job posting at Kennesaw State University, please contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting. For general questions about faculty jobs please email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as 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 these 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 on-line 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 on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Background Check

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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