Assistant Professor: Psychology Department
The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2026. We welcome applications from candidates engaged in high-quality research in Clinical Psychology, including but not limited to psychopathology, psychotherapy, and assessment. We are particularly interested in scholars whose research interests will complement existing faculty expertise and deepen course offerings within the Psychology Department.
The successful candidate will be expected to establish an externally supported program of research, engage in research training and clinical supervision, and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should be strongly committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarly research and should be license-eligible in Washington, DC. Responsibilities will include participation in our APA-accredited PhD program in Clinical Psychology as well as departmental, college and university activities.
The annual salary range is $90,000-98,000. Applicants should have a PhD from an accredited program in Clinical Psychology or an anticipated PhD completion by August 2026. Full review of applications will begin September 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled, subject to on-going budgetary approval. Please submit applications via: https://american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU/job/Main-Campus-Washington-DC/Assistant-Professor-of-Clinical-Psychology_R2799. Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, recent teaching evaluations (when possible), and copies of three recently published papers or working papers. Please arrange three letters of recommendation to be directly submitted through the job application portal: after the candidate submits the application, Workday will prompt the applicant to provide contact information about their letter writers. Please contact the search committee chair Professor David A. F. Haaga ([email protected]) with any questions.
American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital. For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu. The Psychology Department offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Learn more about the College of Arts and sciences at www.cas.american.edu and the Psychology department at www.american.edu/cas/psychology.
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities. American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus. Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.
