Job Details

Job ID 304594

Position # 40117223

The Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior seeks a full-time licensed or license-eligible faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, to serve as a Clinical/Research Psychologist. The successful candidate will devote the majority of effort to developing and conducting clinical research focused on psychedelic-assisted therapies and related psychiatric interventions, while maintaining a limited clinical practice within the department. The faculty member will join an established multidisciplinary research program and play a leadership role in the design, implementation, and expansion of innovative clinical trials. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track. 

Clinical Research - 70%
* Develop and conduct clinical research studies involving psychedelic administration and related psychiatric interventions

* Collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators across Augusta University and external research partners

Instruction/Supervision - 10%
* Provide leadership and supervision for research staff, including postdoctoral fellows, research managers, research coordinators, research assistants, and trainees

* Mentor junior investigators and trainees in research methods and scientific writing

Research - 15%
* Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals

* Present research at national and international scientific meetings

* Assist in the preparation of grant applications and other extramural funding proposals

Other - 5
* Participate in departmental, university, and professional service activities consistent with faculty expectations

* Maintain licensure and certifications required for appointment and credentialing with Augusta University

* Other duties as required

Ph.D. or equivalent in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program. Completion of an APA-accredited internship. Licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in the State of Georgia. Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications and clinical research. Experience conducting human subjects' research. Psychiatry residency training.

Assistant Professor- Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate post graduate training.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

-            Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;

-             Evidence of ability as a teacher;

-             Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;

-             Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,

-             Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Experience
* Experience conducting clinical trials

* Expertise in the assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders

* Experience supervising research personnel or trainees

* Interest in developing a research program focused on psychedelic-assisted therapies

* Prior experience with grant writing or participation on funded research projects

* Experience with statistical analysis

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.

Assistant Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements.  The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data. 

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments).  For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website:

https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php

The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 304 students per class. The MCG educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, with regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state, and two four-year campuses located in Athens (in partnership with the University of Georgia) and in Savannah (in partnership with Georgia Southern University). MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provide more than 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to approximately 575 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.  Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office.  Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.  These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

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All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

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Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.