Assistant Professor (Applied Cognition & Development)
Athens , GA
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Job Description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
F1746P
Working Title
Assistant Professor (Applied Cognition & Development)
Department
COE-Educational Psychology
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department
As the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA , the Mary Frances Early College of Education ( MFE COE ) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education.
Faculty in Applied Cognition and Development 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. Faculty in the department collaborate with numerous programs and institutions across campus including the Owens Institute for Behavioral Research, the Center for Family Research, UGA Cooperative Extension, Scientists Engaged in Education Research Center, the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Division of Academic Enhancement, the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Augusta University/ UGA Medical Partnership, Center for Elementary Agricultural Education.
College/Unit/Department website
https://coe.uga.edu/directory/educational-psychology/
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2024
Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date
09/13/2023
Job Closing Date Open until filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit a cover letter addressing qualifications in the areas detailed above, a current curriculum vita, a statement of research goals, reprints of up to three published research articles (combined into one .pdf document), and three letters of recommendation.
Unofficial copies of transcripts can be submitted with the application package. Formal transcripts will be required only from finalists.
Questions may be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Kristen Bub (Kristen.bub@uga.edu).
Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EEO Statement
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).
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, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Job Summary
Company
University of Georgia
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
Open