Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology

Program in Professional Psychology (Psy.D.) | Washington, D.C. | Full-time | Non-tenure track

The Program in Professional Psychology seeks an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology in a non-tenure accruing contract position to begin as early as July 1, 2027 for an initial 3-year renewable appointment on a 12-month basis. The Program in Professional Psychology emphasizes psychodynamic orientation and has areas of emphasis including child and adolescent psychology, psychological assessment, multicultural and globally focused approaches, group psychotherapy, and community interventions. The Program values diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Teaching responsibilities in the program may include doctoral level coursework in psychology, such as applied statistics, cognitive-affective theory, or applied research design along with clinical courses such as psychotherapy or assessment supervision. The successful candidate will perform service to the program including student advising, mentoring, clinical training (practica), supervision, and other activities. The successful candidate will maintain an active program of research.

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association by date of appointment.
• Licensure or license eligibility as a psychologist in the District of Columbia.
• Teaching experience at the graduate level including supervision of clinical work.
• A commitment to scholarly research and discovery as evidenced by a record of scholarly presentations and/or publications.

Salary

$105,000–$120,000 (advertised salary range).

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin on December 1st, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.

Application procedure: To be considered, apply through the GW employment portal at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/129153 and upload the following documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
2. Cover Letter, including the names of three references.
3. Sample publication or presentation, demonstrating scholarly research and/or professional contributions.
4. Sample classroom evaluations or course evaluation summaries, demonstrating graduate-level teaching experience.
5. Other Documents: Licensure status statement and sample teaching syllabus.

Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

Benefits

The successful candidate will be eligible for participation in GW's comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical insurance. For more information on GW's benefits visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Program website: http://psyd.columbian.gwu.edu/