Clinical Assistant Professor University of Georgia retirement plan United States, Georgia, Athens Sep 10, 2026

Posting Details Posting Details Posting Number F2792P

Working Title Clinical Assistant Professor

Department COE-Educational Psychology

About the University of Georgia Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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. s & 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 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine. About the

College/Unit/Department The Department:

The Department of Educational Psychology has 29 full-time faculty and serves the college and university through courses and programs of study that support knowledge in (a) the psychological constructs associated with teaching and learning and (b) empirical methodologies. The department has four areas of emphasis: Applied Cognition and Development, Gifted and Creative Education, Measurement, Data Science, and Statistics, and School Psychology. We

offer a DoubleDawg program, graduate degrees at the masters (MA, MEd), specialist (EdS) and doctoral (PhD) levels as well as two undergraduate minors in Personal Health and Well-being and Educational Psychology.

The College:

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. 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 08/01/2027

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 09/10/2026

Job Closing Date 10/10/2026

Open until filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants How to

Apply:

Applicants should submit the following: A letter of interest that addresses qualifications in the areas detailed in the posting

Curriculum Vitae

Contact information for three references to be collected as part of the application process. Letters of references may be requested directly through the application system as part of the search process. Transcripts will be required only from finalists. Applications received by October 10, 2026 are assured full consideration. Questions may be addressed to the search committee chair, Chitra Pidaparti, at chpidapa@uga.edu. Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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