Description

The Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development in the College of Education invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of School Psychology. 

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with 149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro, anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest, offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across southeast Georgia.

 Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience, research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed to helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across the nation and around the world.

 For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Within this setting, the Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development

(http://coe.georgiasouthern.edu/lthd), one of four departments within the College of Education, includes four distinct programs – School Psychology, Counselor Education, Educational Leadership and Instructional Technology. The school psychology program is nationally recognized and fully approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). The program’s curriculum is designed to provide high-quality instruction and field experiences necessary for graduates of the program to deliver comprehensive school psychological services. The program is a hybrid program and offers an Ed.S. degree.

Location

Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 with a Carnegie Community Engagement classification, offers approximately 149 different degree programs serving nearly 31,600 students through 11 colleges on four campuses in Savannah, Hinesville, Statesboro, Swainsboro and online instruction. Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern is a leader in higher education in southeast Georgia with expert faculty and a focus on public impact research and engaging learning opportunities through knowledge and know-how that prepare our students to soar beyond and take ownership of their lives, careers and communities. Visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

 Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Job Summary. Reporting to the chair of the Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development, the Assistant/Associate Professor of School Psychology requires a terminal degree and involves the mentorship of graduate students; participation in promoting student success; didactic and practical instruction that includes both face-to-face and online courses, and possible opportunities for summer teaching; maintenance of an active research agenda involving regular publications, grant writing, and professional presentations in appropriate venues; participation in service activities across program, department, college, university, and professional levels; and participation in ongoing program assessment and development. The position is an academic (10-month), tenure-track appointment. 

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

               Earned doctorate in School Psychology, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in School Psychology, by August 1, 2027. 

               One year of experience in a school, clinical, or higher education setting (may be an internship or pre-doctoral experience). 

               Eligibility for certification as a school psychologist in Georgia.

               Experience working with varied student populations.

               Credentials and willingness to teach graduate courses in school psychology, such as professional school psychology (ethics and law), behavioral intervention, crisis intervention, personality and behavioral assessment, program evaluation, and practicum and/or internship.

               Ability to teach face-to-face and online courses.

               Ability to use and model technology.

               Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and candidates.

               Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives. 

               Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development. 

               Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

               A minimum of 5 years of full-time college/university teaching experience at the assistant professor level is required for the rank of associate professor, along with a strong record of research and service, including publications and presentations at professional venues.

Preferred Qualifications:

          Clinical experience with school-aged children.

          Experience using distance education technology.

          National certification as a school psychologist (NCSP).

          Licensure eligibility as a psychologist in Georgia or as a psychologist or school psychologist in another state

          Three years of experience as a school psychologist.

          Experience with field supervision of school psychology practicum and/or internships.

          For the rank of associate professor, five years of experience as a school psychologist is preferred.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins November 12, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2027.

Apply at:   https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psc/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBLPage=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U

Reference Job ID 304874.