Assistant Professor of Psychology; Cochran Campus

Position: Assistant Professor of Psychology (Cochran Campus)

Assistant Professor of Psychology (Cochran Campus)

Apply for the Assistant Professor of Psychology (Cochran Campus) position at Middle Georgia State University.

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Psychology (Cochran Campus)

Location: MGA Cochran

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 293558

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi‑campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses—Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins—all located in central Georgia—and a fully‑online campus for global outreach. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The university has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Department

Information

The Department of Psychology and Criminal Justice offers programs that produce scientifically analytic, critical thinkers prepared to meet modern life's challenges. We emphasize career preparation in the behavioral sciences through lifelong learning. The department offers an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, and a Doctorate in Public Safety.

Job Summary

This tenure‑track position is an Assistant Professor of Psychology with an open area of specialization. The institution seeks candidates with specializations in Biopsychology, User Experience Design/ the Psychology of UX, Cognitive Psychology, Sensation and Perception, Personality, Clinical or Counseling Psychology. Candidates should be prepared to teach Introduction to Psychology and additional courses such as Biopsychology, Statistics for Psychology, Research Methods, Experimental Psychology, Senior Capstone in Psychological Science, Abnormal Psychology, or Cross‑Cultural Psychology.

The standard teaching load is 4 courses per semester. The role also includes student mentoring, supervising research, university service, scholarship, and travel among campuses. It is a ten‑month faculty position with optional summer courses and requires regular on‑campus presence. Teaching responsibilities will be face‑to‑face and online.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per Fall and Spring semester for the B.S. program in Psychology.
• Serve on university, school, and department committees.
• Conduct scholarship and research activities.
• Mentor undergraduate students.
• Pursue continuous improvement in teaching.
• Engage in activities aimed at improving student success.
• Maintain regular campus presence.

Required Qualifications Required Educational Qualifications

• Doctorate in Psychology or Neuroscience (or closely related field) from a regionally accredited university. ABD is considered if conferred prior to appointment.

Required Experience

• Experience in a university setting.
• Experience that warrants a tenure‑track appointment.
• Experience teaching related courses at the college level.
• Experience with online course delivery is a plus.

Required Documents to Attach

• Letter of interest, including your teaching philosophy.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate).
• Research Statement, including description of any experience supervising student research.
• Name and contact information for three professional references.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility with MGA, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. The policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503 and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev.

Proc. 75‑50). For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, contact the Office of Human Resources at .

Core Values

Middle Georgia State University values stewardship, engagement, adaptability, and learning. The University System of Georgia’s core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do.

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