PSYCHOLOGY DEPT-ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: NEUROSCIENCE FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR AGING  

The Department of Psychology at the University of Georgia (www.uga.edu/psychology) invites applicants for an Assistant Professor position in Neuroscience focused on Mental Health and/or Aging, to begin Fall 2025. 

Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, or a closely related field.  Successful candidates will demonstrate a solid record of research commensurate with career stage, and strong potential for external funding.

Candidates will affiliate with one or more of the Psychology Department’s core training areas (Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and Clinical Psychology) and may join the Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Neuroscience graduate program. Candidates will be expected to contribute to the teaching needs of the Psychology Department at the graduate and undergraduate level. This position is part of a cluster hire in support of a new BS degree in Neuroscience. Candidates will be expected to contribute to the implementation of this degree by supporting associated teaching needs.

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/397405 and include a cover letter; curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, up to three representative publications and the names and contact information of three references.  All applications received by October 31, 2024 will receive full consideration. Review will continue until position is filled.  For questions about the position, contact Dean Sabatinelli (sabat@uga.edu), committee chair.