Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology

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Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Review of applications will be on December 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.Application procedure: To be considered, applicants must apply through the GW employment portal 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.

Recruitment Plan

I. RECRUITMENT PLAN

Posting Number:	F002674
Academic Title:	Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology
Rank:	Assistant Professor
Administrative Title:
Discipline	Social Sciences
Specialty:
Contract Type:	Non-Tenure Track, Renewable Appointment (initial appt period) - 07/01/2027-06/30/2030
Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements:	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search, Prior Employment Verification, This position requires a licensure, certification, or special requirements
Proposed Start Date:	07/01/2027
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Position Description Summary:	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.
Specific Duties and 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:	Applicants must have: 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.
Advertised Salary:	$105,000-120,000
Other 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
Other Information:
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Review of applications will be on December 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.Application procedure: To be considered, applicants must apply through the GW employment portal and upload the following documents: Curriculum Vitae (CV). Cover Letter, including the names of three references. Sample publication or presentation, demonstrating scholarly research and/or professional contributions. Sample classroom evaluations or course evaluation summaries, demonstrating graduate-level teaching experience. Other Documents: Licensure status statement and sample teaching syllabus.
Department Link:	http://psyd.columbian.gwu.edu/
Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled:	Yes
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment 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.
Quick Link	https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/129153

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Sample Publications
4. Other Documents Refer to Special Instructions to Applicants
5. Course Evaluations or Summaries

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have an earned doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association, or will you have completed this degree by the date of appointment?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you currently licensed, or are you eligible for licensure, as a psychologist in the District of Columbia?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have teaching experience at the graduate level, including supervision of clinical work?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have a commitment to scholarly research and discovery, as evidenced by a record of scholarly presentations and/or publications?
   • Yes
   • No