Assistant​/Associate Professor of Forensic Psychology; Savannah

Assistant/Associate Professor of Forensic Psychology (Savannah)

The Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior in the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is actively seeking a full‑time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. The position will be under the supervision of the hospital forensic director and will focus on completing criminal forensic evaluations, participating in the recovery planning team, facilitating group treatment, developing individualized treatment plans, documenting progress, conducting face‑to‑face forensic evaluations to determine competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and violence risk;

preparing reports; providing expert testimony; supervising behavioral health counselors; and related duties. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

• Conduct court‑ordered pretrial and competency education and evaluations as a forensic psychology evaluator to answer questions of competency to stand trial and/or criminal responsibility as a neutral party to the court.
• Complete assessments on individuals admitted to Savannah Regional Hospital, Forensic Psychiatric Unit.
• Conduct forensic risk assessments and other psychological testing.
• Conduct groups and psycho‑educational interventions.
• License may be temporary, provisional, or permanent. "License eligible" if able to obtain within a reasonable time (i.e., relocation from another state).
• Work with students on forensic evaluations.
• Complete all annual training for both AU and DBHDD.
• Attend virtual meetings for the Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior through AU.

• PhD, PsyD, or equivalent. Forensics experience/training.
• Knowledge of abnormal psychology, pertinent statutes and case law related to the practice of forensic psychology, malingering assessments, intellectual testing, personality assessment, responsibility assessments, risk assessments, best practices in mental health treatment, and ethical/professional guidelines for the practice of forensic psychology.
• Completion of the state’s Competency to Stand Trial Certification process within one year of hire is required for continued employment.
• Assistant Professor – Early‑level career as a faculty member with appropriate postgraduate training.
• Associate Professor – Mid‑level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.
• Consistent with SACSCOC requirements for institutional accreditation.
• Evidence of ability as a teacher, scholar, and in other duties assigned.
• Successful experience (waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements).
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of interview, biographical data, and recommendations.

This position is fiscal‑year based and works year‑round. The intended work commitment is 1.0 FTE and is considered full‑time. Salary and compensation are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements and are subject to availability of funds. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Full‑time employees with more than six months of service may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is one of the nation’s largest medical schools by class size, with 304 students per class. MCG’s educational experience is anchored by its main campus in Augusta, with regional clinical campuses for third‑ and fourth‑year students across the state, and two four‑year campuses located in Athens (in partnership with the University of Georgia) and in Savannah (in partnership with Georgia Southern University).

MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to approximately 575 residents and fellows in 50 different accredited programs.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups,…