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

Job  Location

Job  – Summerville Campus, Augusta University.

Full‑time 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 of the Medical College of Georgia.

Seeking a doctoral‑level psychologist who will develop an externally funded research program, provide clinical care, contribute to graduate and professional education, and collaborate across public health and pediatrics. The role promises a dynamic academic health environment focused on child and family health.

• Research (50%) – Build and maintain an impact research program as Principal Investigator; serve as team scientist; solicit and obtain extramural funding; publish in high‑impact journals; present at conferences; engage community partners.
• Clinical / Patient Care (40%) – Provide comprehensive assessments and therapeutic services for pediatric patients within the scope of practice; provide consultation to other clinicians.
• Teaching (5%) – Co‑teach up to one graduate course per year in SPH programs; mentor graduate students.
• Service (5%) – Serve on departmental, school, campus, and community committees; conduct peer review for journals and funding agencies.

• Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in Clinical Psychology from an APA‑accredited program.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a medical license in Georgia and hospital privileges.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity.
• Rank‑specific experience:
  Assistant Professor–early‑career post‑doctoral training;
  Associate Professor–at least five years as Assistant Professor;
  Professor–at least five years as Associate Professor.
• USG faculty employment qualifications: adherence to SACSCOC accreditation requirements; evidence of teaching, scholarship, and service; successful experience (waived for new faculty meeting other criteria); desirable personal qualities assessed in interview and reference review.

• Postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology, public health, health services research, or 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.

• Full‑time, FTE 1.0, fiscal‑year based, works year‑round.
• Salary and compensation are commensurate with rank, education, experience, and achievements and are subject to funding availability.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision; 13 paid holidays; vacation and sick leave; retirement plans; tuition waiver; wellness options.

Summerville Campus, 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904.

• Successful candidates must pass a background check.
• Credit check for positions of trust or purchase‑card usage if applicable.
• Faculty hires must provide proof of academic degrees and transcripts; foreign‑trained candidates require credential evaluation.

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