The Department of Psychological Science at Georgia College in Milledgeville, GA [http://tinyurl.com/gcpsych] seeks to fill a full-time, tenure track position in psychology at the assistant professor rank beginning fall 2013. PhD required; ABD considered.

Successful applicants will be expected to teach Introduction to Human Development, Statistics and Research Methods, and supervise practicum/internship experiences. The standard teaching load is four courses per semester. They will also have an opportunity to teach in their area of specialty. Specialty area is open and a commitment to undergraduate teaching and establishing a research program incorporating undergraduates is essential. Information about the Psychology Department can be found at: http://www.gcsu.edu/psychology/

Evidence of methodological innovation and creative teaching strategies is highly desirable. In keeping with the University’s mission we especially encourage applicants who will further our goal of cultural, ethnic, racial, and gender diversity.

Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should apply online at https://www.gcsujobs.com and include a letter of application, curriculum vita, and the names and contact information (address, email address, and telephone number) of at least three references. The letter of application should address the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skills.

The faculty and staff of the Department of Psychological Science are committed to the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of their professional lives. This is accomplished not only daily in the classroom and laboratory, but also in the execution of both basic and applied research activities with our students. Students regularly participate in faculty sponsored research activities. Many of these efforts result in professional publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals and/or presentation at professional conferences in the psychological sciences. The faculty also actively supervise many students in applied settings where students participate in the practice of psychology.
Encompassing the arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, sciences and mathematics, fine and performing arts, and select professional programs, the College of Arts and Sciences is the largest of the university’s four colleges. Approximately 185 full-time faculty in twelve departments teach approximately 3,000 students with arts and science majors. Most of the core curriculum and many service courses to the other colleges are taught by Arts and Sciences faculty.
The fundamental mission of the College of Arts and Sciences is to promote critical reflection and advancement of knowledge by teaching the core curriculum and offering rigorous and comprehensive major programs that challenge students to address the analytical, historical, cultural, and philosophical foundations of their discipline; and to graduate students with the ability to think critically and creatively; act with ethical awareness; communicate effectively in a free and open exchange of ideas; and prepared to contribute productively, responsibly, and ethically to our state, our nation and the global community.
Georgia College is known for combining the educational experiences typical of esteemed private liberal arts colleges with the affordability of public universities. The university’s main campus is a residential learning community that emphasizes undergraduate education and offers a select number of graduate programs.

Strengthened by Diversity, Georgia College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative-Action Institution committed to cultural, racial, and multi-ethnic communities and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It is expected that successful candidates share in this commitment. Persons who need reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (478) 445-5596. Georgia is an Open Records state. The finalist will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Direct link to job posting/application: www.gcsujobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=53025