Description

External Retirement Plan Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 07/28/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by October 1, 2025 are assured full consideration.

Questions may be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Michael Barger ([email protected]).

Applicants should submit:

1. A letter of interest addressing qualifications in the areas detailed in the job posting
2. A current curriculum vita
3. A statement of research goals
4. A statement of teaching philosophy
5. Three reprints of published research articles combined and uploaded as one PDF
6. The contact information for three references who are able to provide letters of recommendation.

Unofficial copies of transcripts can be submitted with the application package. Formal transcripts and letters of recommendation will be required only from finalists.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Assistant Professor FLSA Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications include an earned doctorate at the time of employment with a specialization in educational psychology, developmental psychology, or a closely related field.

Position Summary
The Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Applied Cognition and Development Program to begin August 2026. The mission of the Applied Cognition and Development is to explore the effects of cognitive and developmental processes on education, prepare graduates to improve education through research, and to apply research to various educational settings. Information about the department can be found at https://coe.uga.edu/directory/educational-psychology/.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The successful applicant will be expected to maintain a high-quality research program, seek external funding, serve as a research mentor for students, direct applied projects, theses, and dissertations, teach in the online and on-campus programs, participate in faculty governance, and contribute to the collegial community of the Applied Cognition and Development Program and the larger Department of Educational Psychology.
• This position requires teaching the equivalent of two courses per semester in the program or department. Expected courses include undergraduate and graduate courses in achievement motivation.

Additional Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Evidence of promise for moving toward a strong record of scholarly research. This includes an active record of scholarship and productivity in terms of peer-reviewed publications in academic journals and professional presentations, commensurate with experience.
• Evidence or strong potential for seeking and attracting external funding. Evidence of potential may include success with small-scale proposals, training/preparation relative to seeking external funds, and/or research in novel and high interest areas for funding sources.
• The successful candidate will also demonstrate skills in collaboration, fostering teamwork, and mentoring students, as evidenced activities such as a record of presentations and trainings, course evaluations, completed or in process projects, etc.
• Proven record of expertise in motivation as it applies to PK-16 education as demonstrated by scholarly presentations and publications.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Sample Publications
4. List of References with Contact Information
5. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
6. Research Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcripts
2. Other Documents #1
3. Unofficial Letters of Recommendation