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Job Title: Assistant
Professor or Lecturer, Clinical
Psychology
Department: Psychology
College/Division: Colleg
e Of Liberal Arts And Sciences
Primary Job Posting Location: Macon, GA 31207
Additional Job Posting
Locations: (Other locations that this position could be based)
Job
Details: The Department of Psychology at Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or non-tenure track Lecturer of Psychology to begin August 2025, with preference for
Assistant Professor applicants. The department shares Mercer University's vision to create a diverse and inclusive community of students,
faculty, and staff who join together to make a positive difference in the world.
Responsibilities :
We are
interested in applicants who can teach any combination of the following courses: Abnormal Psychology, Theories of Personality, Psychology of
Gender, Behavior Modification, Research Methods & Statistics, and Introduction to Psychology. Opportunities to teach General Education
classes, Women & Gender Studies classes, and other Psychology courses related to the candidate's background or interests are available.
For the tenure-track Assistant Professor position, candidates should have (1) documented evidence of teaching excellence in the area
of Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or a closely-related area (2) a research program capable of involving undergraduate students, and (3)
a commitment to serving a diverse student population. For Assistant Professors, the standard teaching load is 21 semester hours per academic
year. This translates as three courses per semester with usually only two preps. Responsibilities for Assistant Professors include teaching,
research, and service to the department/college/university.
For the Lecturer position, candidates should have (1) documented
evidence of teaching excellence in the area of Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or a closely-related area and (2) a commitment to serving
a diverse student population. For Lecturers, the standard teaching load is 27 semester hours per academic year. This translates as four
courses one semester and five courses the other semester with usually no more than three preps a semester. Responsibilities for Lecturers
include teaching and service to the department/college/university. After the first year, three hours of teaching may be reassigned to
academic advising of psychology majors.
Qualifications :
Title will be determined by degree-level completion.
Applicants who have completed or will complete a PhD or PsyD from an accredited college/university in Psychology (or closely related area)
may apply as a tenure-track Assistant Professor and will be given preference over those with a Master's degree. A candidate with ABD status
may apply as a tenure-track Assistant Professor and would be considered at the Instructor rank until the PhD has been completed. Candidates
with a Master's degree in Psychology (or closely related area) should apply at the level of Lecturer.
Additional
Information: Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a dynamic and comprehensive center of undergraduate, graduate and
professional education. With more than 9,100 students enrolled in 12 schools and colleges, on major campuses in Macon and Atlanta; medical
school sites in Macon, Savannah and Columbus; and at regional academic centers in Henry and Douglas counties, Mercer is ranked among the top
tier and best values of national research universities by U.S. News & World Report. The Mercer Health Sciences Center includes the
University's School of Medicine and Colleges of Nursing, Health Professions and Pharmacy. Mercer is affiliated with six teaching hospitals -
Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center and Piedmont Macon Medical Center in Macon; Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah;
Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Columbus; and SGMC Health in Valdosta. The University also has an
educational partnership with Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins. It operates an academic press and a performing arts center in Macon and
an engineering research center in Warner Robins. Mercer Medicine, the clinical faculty practice of the School of Medicine, is based in Macon
and operates additional clinics in Sumter, Clay, Putnam, Harris, Taylor and Glynn counties. Mercer is one of only 293 institutions
nationwide to shelter a chapter of The Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation's most prestigious academic honor society; one of eight
institutions to hold membership in the Georgia Research Alliance; and the only private university in Georgia to field an NCAA Division I
athletic program.
Mercer's Department of Psychology has 10 faculty members, offers both B.A. and B.S. degrees, and has the
second-largest major in CLAS with over 180 majors. For additional information about Mercer University and the Department of Psychology email
the search committee chair Dr. Amy Borchardt, Borchardt_ar@mercer.edu , or consult the following
websites:
s-and-minors/psychology/
Instructions for Applicants: Candidates should complete the brief online application
and attach the following required documents:
1) A Cover Letter indicating whether you are applying as an Assistant Professor or
Lecturer that addresses your interest in teaching in a liberal arts setting with diverse students,
2) Curriculum Vitae,
3) a statement
of Teaching Philosophy and experience,
4) recent evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., peer observations, teaching evaluations,
sample syllabi),
5) a statement of Research Program capable of incorporating undergraduate students (
not applicable for
Lecturers ),
6) a statement of past, current, and anticipated future contributions to fostering a diverse and inclusive community
of students, faculty, and staff,
7) contact information for 3 professional references.
Candidates selected for the first round of
interviews will be asked to send unofficial graduate transcripts (redact any personal or private identifying information including, but not
limited to: social security number, birthdate, race or gender, before submitting) and three confidential letters of recommendation that
specifically address teaching ability and research directly to Dr. Amy Borchardt at borchardt_ar@mercer.edu .
Selection of the final candidate is contingent upon successful
completion of a criminal background check.
Pay rate is commensurate with experience.
The successful candidate must submit
official transcripts prior to employment.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is
filled.
Why Work at Mercer University Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible
employees including
comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents),
generous retirement contributions ,
tuition
waivers ,
paid vacation and sick leave ,
technology discounts, s chedules that allow for work-life balance, and so
much more!
At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most
out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and
determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.
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Weekly Hours: 40
Job Family: Faculty Social Sciences
EEO
Statement: AA/EEO/Veteran/Disability
Mercer University recognizes the power of a diverse community and
encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.
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