Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Health Behavior- Clinical​/Research Psychologist

Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Health Behavior
- Clinical/Research Psychologist

The Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior seeks a full-time licensed or license-eligible faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, to serve as a Clinical/Research Psychologist. The successful candidate will devote the majority of effort to developing and conducting clinical research focused on psychedelic-assisted therapies and related psychiatric interventions, while maintaining a limited clinical practice within the department. The faculty member will join an established multidisciplinary research program and play a leadership role in the design, implementation, and expansion of innovative clinical trials.

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

• Develop and conduct clinical research studies involving psychedelic administration and related psychiatric interventions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators across Augusta University and external research partners

• Provide leadership and supervision for research staff, including postdoctoral fellows, research managers, research coordinators, research assistants, and trainees
• Mentor junior investigators and trainees in research methods and scientific writing

• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals
• Present research at national and international scientific meetings
• Assist in the preparation of grant applications and other extramural funding proposals

• Participate in departmental, university, and professional service activities consistent with faculty expectations
• Maintain licensure and certifications required for appointment and credentialing with Augusta University
• Other duties as required

Ph.D. or equivalent in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program. Completion of an APA-accredited internship. Licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in the State of Georgia. Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications and clinical research. Experience conducting human subjects' research. Psychiatry residency training.

Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate post graduate training.

• 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.

• Experience conducting clinical trials
• Expertise in the assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders
• Experience supervising research personnel or trainees
• Interest in developing a research program focused on psychedelic-assisted therapies
• Prior experience with grant writing or participation on funded research projects
• Experience with statistical analysis

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.

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 much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can 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.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website:

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