Assistant​/Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Health Behavior

Assistant/Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Health Behavior

Job : 299673

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

The Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior in the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is seeking a full‑time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. The selected candidate will provide inpatient psychiatric services at the East Central Regional Hospital (ECRH) Adult Mental Health (AMH) and General Mental Health (GMH) units, contributing to high‑quality patient care and supporting the department's clinical and academic missions.

This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

• Clinical – 90%: in‑patient care with or without learners present
• Teaching and supervision – 10%: in‑patient supervision of learners; didactics, lectures, and seminars as needed

• MD, DO, MBBS or equivalent with training in psychiatry, and state medical license.
• 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.
• Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions:
  • 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).
  • Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

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 of funds.

Associate Professor: Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is 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 who have been employed with us successfully for more than six months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc.,

while also considering internal equity and market data.

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on duties, the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and/or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires, final candidates must provide proof of completed academic degree(s) and post‑secondary coursework in the form of original transcripts. Candidates trained by a foreign institution must also provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.