Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Psychology Position Overview School / Campus / College: University of Washington, Tacoma Organization: Department of Social Sciences Title: Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Psychology Position Details Position Description The University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology (Clinical and/or Counseling Psychology)
to join the Department of Social Sciences (SOCS) in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (SIAS). We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. This is a full-time (100% FTE) position with a 9-month service period (September 16 - June 15, each year) and an expected start date of September 16, 2027. The initial
appointment will be for a three-year term, eligible for reappointment after successful academic review. The base salary range for this position will be $9,111 to $9,667 per month ($82,000 to $87,000 per 9-month academic year), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. The successful candidate will be expected to perform highly
effective and inclusive teaching, using evidence-based pedagogical techniques and strategies, in an urban-serving campus environment. Faculty at UWT are expected to teach in multiple modalities, including in-person, online, and hybrid courses. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide high quality teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate level that includes engaging students in research and
promoting the success of students with varying experiences and backgrounds. The area of specialization within Clinical and/or Counseling Psychology is open, but positive factors for consideration include but are not limited to an active program of research that readily involves undergraduate students as research assistants and having experience or being able to teach courses related to psychotherapy, psychological
assessment/evaluation, and/or multicultural psychology. The expected teaching load for this position is set at a level equivalent to six standard courses per academic year (usually two per quarter). The successful candidate will be expected to teach Introduction to Psychology (TPSYCH 101) and/or Research Methods (including data analysis) (TPSYCH 209 & 309) as well as courses in the candidate’s specialization.
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