The Psychology Department in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences invites nominations and applications for an open rank faculty position beginning fall 2010.

Position Description. Reporting to the Department Chair, the individual in this position will teach in and play a significant role in the department’s new Psy.D. program in clinical psychology. The program admitted its first cohort of students in fall 2007 and is working towards accreditation by the American Psychological Association. The Psy.D. program is committed to training generalist psychologists to do practice and assessment in underserved, rural settings and/or with rural clientele. In addition, the program is dedicated to promoting scholarly activities that will enhance the development of rural health practice.

Candidates who have an interest and demonstrated experience in this area are encouraged to apply. Teaching responsibilities include a subset of the following: clinically-related undergraduate courses (e.g., abnormal, substance abuse) and clinical doctoral courses (e.g., Psychotherapy Foundations, Clinical Skills, Practicum Supervision). The position also requires engaging in research in the individual’s area of expertise. The position is a 9-month appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:
• Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology by August 1, 2010
• Licensed or license-eligible at the doctoral level in GA
• Evidence of college/university teaching ability
• Evidence of potential for scholarship
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to contribute to a positive work environment in the department, college, and university
• A minimum of 4 years 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 with publications and presentations in professional venues.
• A minimum of 5 years college/university teaching experience at the associate professor level is required for the rank of professor, along with a strong record of research and service with substantial publications and presentations in professional venues.

Preferred Qualifications:
• For Associate or Professor applicants, licensed at the doctoral level in GA or another state for at least one year
• For Assistant Professor applicants, one year full-time college or university teaching experience
• For all applicants, an integrative theoretical orientation
• For all applicants, an interest in community psychology, rural mental health, and/or underserved populations

Screening of applications begins November 1, 2009, and continues until the position is filled. 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 3 professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities. Applications and nominations should be sent to:
James Pugh, Search Chair, Search #56656
Department of Psychology
Georgia Southern University
P. O. Box 8041
Statesboro GA 30460-8041
Electronic mail: JPugh@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-5598

More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu
or http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/psychology/. Georgia Southern University seeks individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Georgia is an Open Records state. Georgia Southern University is an AA/EO institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.

To apply: Please send application materials by postal mail.

Georgia Southern University, a member institution of the University System of Georgia, invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Education. Georgia Southern University is classified as a Doctoral/Research University. Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Georgia Southern offers more than 100 academic majors in a comprehensive array of baccalaureate degrees and selected master's and doctoral programs. The University has earned a reputation for providing all of the benefits of a major university with the feeling of a much smaller college. In addition, the University has earned national accreditation in 59 program areas from 21 accrediting bodies. Academic programs are organized in eight colleges: Business Administration, Education, Health and Human Sciences, Information Technology, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Allen E. Paulson College of Science and Technology, and the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies.

A residential university with a fall 2009 enrollment of 18,000 students, Georgia Southern is one of Georgia's premier universities. One of the top choices in Georgia for new freshmen, including HOPE Scholars, Georgia Southern enrolls an increasingly selective student body representing the United States and more than 86 nations. The University continues to enhance its academic profile through higher admission standards, an expanded Honors Program, and scholarships for academically talented students.

Georgia Southern University is committed to advancing the State of Georgia and the region through the benefits of higher education, offering both campus-based and a number of online degree programs. The University fosters access to its educational programs, provides a comprehensive and fulfilling university experience, and enhances quality of life in the region through collaborative relationships supporting education, health care and human services, cultural experiences, scientific and technological advancement, athletics, and regional development.

Georgia Southern's strategic plan includes advancing the University to the top tier of national rankings in its class. The nearly 700 acre park-like campus continues an era of capital construction that has opened new facilities for colleges and academic programs, student recreation and development, university housing, athletics, and public service. The learning environment is enhanced by a museum of cultural and natural history, a botanical garden, a unique wildlife education and raptor center, a performing arts center, the Center for Art and Theatre, and a continuing education and conference center. The University's Division I athletic teams compete in the Southern Conference.

The campus is located in Statesboro, a classic Main Street community near historic Savannah and Hilton Head Island.