Assistant Professor of Psychology

Position Details

Job Title:

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Location:

UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

The Department of Psychological Science in the College of Arts & Letters at the University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology. This position carries a 4/4 teaching load, is a 10-month position, and is housed on the Dahlonega campus and begins in Fall 2026. We seek a dynamic teacher‑scholar whose expertise in applied psychological research will strengthen our Bachelor of Science in Psychology program, which serves over 700 undergraduate majors.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda that engages undergraduate students, teach a range of courses that support the core psychology curriculum, and contribute to departmental service and advising.

• Teach undergraduate courses in area of expertise and core psychology curriculum
• Engage in scholarly activity with an emphasis on applied research
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate research projects
• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service
• Support student success through advising and engagement

• Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related field by the time of appointment
• Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching
• A record (or strong potential) of peer‑reviewed scholarship
• Demonstrated commitment to involving undergraduates in research
• Ability to contribute to a collegial, student‑centered academic environment

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on‑line at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on‑line at https://.

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi‑campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student‑focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co‑curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia.

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