Community and Behavioral Health Sciences, School of Public Health​/Pediatrics, Medic

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The School of Public Health at Augusta University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in Clinical Psychology with a joint appointment in the Department of Pediatrics in the Medical College of Georgia. This position is intended for a doctoral-level psychologist whose work addresses mental and behavioral health from a population and pediatric perspective.

The successful candidate will be expected to establish a sustainable, externally funded program of research; provide clinical care within the faculty member's scope of practice; contribute to graduate and professional education; and engage in interdisciplinary collaboration across public health and pediatric medicine. The role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic academic health environment committed to advancing child and family health through research, clinical care, education, and service.

• Build and maintain a program of high impact research as Principal Investigator. Serve as a team scientist on other AU research (as Co‑I).
• Solicit and obtain extramural funding to support research projects.
• Publish regularly in high impact journals.
• Present research at regional, national, and international scientific meetings.
• Engage community members for research implementation and dissemination.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine social, emotional and cognitive functioning.
• Provide therapeutic services for pediatric patients.
• Provide consultation services to other clinicians.

• Co‑teach up to one course per year in SPH graduate programs.
• Mentor SPH graduate students in your areas of expertise.

• Serve on department, school, and campus committees.
• Serve on community, state, and national committees and support community events.
• Conduct peer‑review for journals, funding agencies, and professional societies.

• Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in Clinical Psychology from an APA‑accredited institution or program.
• Must have or be able to obtain a medical license in the state of Georgia. Applicants must be able to obtain hospital privileges.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity.
• Assistant Professor – Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate post‑graduate training.
• Associate Professor – Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.
• Professor – Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.
• Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:
  • Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
  • Evidence of ability as a teacher;
  • Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
  • Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
  • Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

• Mentorship and supervision of students and trainees.

• Postdoctoral fellowship training in pediatric psychology, public health, health services research, or a related field.

• Experience preparing or submitting extramural grant applications. Experience with community‑engaged or translational research. Teaching experience in graduate, professional, or clinical training programs.

This position is fiscal year based and works year‑round. The intended work commitment or full‑time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full‑time.

Assistant Professor – Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability…