Department of Psychology, University of Georgia
ASSOCIATE OR FULL PROFESSOR, RACIAL/ETHNIC HEALTH DISPARITIES, PSYCHOLOGY
The Department of Psychology at the University of Georgia (www.uga.edu/psychology) invites applicants for an Associate or Full Professor position in the area of Racial/Ethnic Health Disparities to begin Fall 2025.
Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in psychology or a related field. The successful candidate will have a research program in the area of racial/ethnic Health Disparities that examines topics such as the impact of psychosocial context, life course effects of chronic race-related stressors on mental and physical health, and/or culturally-informed prevention research for marginalized populations experiencing racism and elevated levels of race-related trauma. In addition, the successful candidate will have a research program with national prominence and influence, a high level of sustained research productivity, and an established and current record of extramural funding. The successful candidate will have the ability to conduct and lead large-scale research efforts, including the ability to collaborate at a senior level with the Center for Family Research (CFR; http://cfr.uga.edu).
Candidates will be expected to contribute to the teaching needs of the Psychology Department at the graduate and undergraduate level. Candidates may affiliate with one or more of our department’s core training areas: Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology, and Clinical Psychology. Successful applicants will join a nationally prominent and productive research faculty and department that is dedicated to supporting faculty research. Collaboration within the department and across the University is encouraged. Candidates must be eligible for initial appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level, with tenure. Please see the requirements for Associate Professor and Professor ranks in the Unit Criteria for Promotion and Tenure for the Department of Psychology. To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as an Associate Professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.
The Department of Psychology has approximately 45 faculty members, 90 doctoral students, and 2100 undergraduate Psychology majors. UGA is a land and sea grant institution located in Athens, 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, the state capital (www.visitathensga.com; www.uga.edu). Athens is well known for its quality of life, affordable cost of living, and easy access to both outdoor and urban activities (exploregeorgia.org). It is an excellent place to relocate for those of all ages. The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to multidisciplinary research, collaboration, and academic innovation and to sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive.
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Candidates should apply at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/397397 and include a cover letter; curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, representative publications and provide the names/contact information of three potential references. All applications received by October 14, 2024 will receive full consideration. Review will continue until position is filled. For questions about the position, contact Dr. Steve Beach (srhbeach@uga.edu), Search Committee Chair.
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Contact: srhbeach@uga.edu