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Assistant Professor of Psychology (Neuroscience)

Kennesaw State University · Kennesaw, GA · 7 mo ago
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About the role

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.

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 sizes and modalities, including large class sizes.
  • The standard teaching load is 9 credit hours (i.e., 3 courses) per semester, with the load being negotiable depending on research intensity.
  • A strong commitment to undergraduate education and mentorship is essential.
  • Service to the Department, College, University, and/or profession is expected.

Required Qualifications

  • A Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Psychology or a closely 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 the biological basis of psychology.
  • High priority will be given to those who can teach courses related to their specialization (e.g., Physiological Psychology, Psychopharmacology), in addition to research methods and statistics.
  • 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.
  • Effectiveness in publishing scholarship in reputable outlets.
  • Experience/potential in securing external funding.

Required Documents to Attach

  • CV
  • Cover Letter (must address (a) qualifications for the position, (b) teaching philosophy, and (c) proposed efforts to facilitate student success at KSU)
  • Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
  • Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references
  • Statement of research interest
  • Summary of teaching effectiveness, such as student course evaluations, peer evaluations, letters from students, or participation in professional development related to pedagogy. (Upload as Additional Documents)

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by February 1, 2026.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Tim Martin, Search Committee Chair, tmarti61@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 support@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.

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.

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.

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