Assistant Professor without Tenure | Psychologist, Multiple Services - Seattle Children's Hospital
Position Overview
Organization: Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Title: Assistant Professor without Tenure | Psychologist, Multiple Services - Seattle Children's Hospital
Position Details
Position Description
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor without Tenure due to funding, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time 1.0 FTE basis for a twelve-month appointment, 3-year term, renewable beginning August 1, 2026.
The base salary range for this position will be $9,167-$10,417 per month ($110,004-$125,004 annually), 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 :
- Providing direct clinical care at Seattle Children’s Hospital, clinics and contracted care locations.
- Provide teaching and mentorship to trainees (students, fellows, junior faculty) as appropriate and in conjunction with your clinical activities.
- Take call responsibilities commensurate with other clinically active faculty in the Department.
- There may be opportunities to work in other settings such as the psychiatry-consultation-liaison service, which provides psychiatric consultation to the hospital and emergency department, or Partial Hospitalization Program(s).
- Develop scholarly work.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the Chair or Service Chief by mutual agreement.
All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service.
Qualifications
Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:
A PhD, or PsyD or foreign equivalent in a relevant field, current psychologist licensure, and eligibility for a Washington State psychologist license.
Instructions
To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than May 1, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by May 1, 2026. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio: apply.interfolio.com/183726. The position will remain open until filled.
Applications should include the following materials:
- a cover letter of no more than 3 pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences
- a curriculum vitae
Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, patient care, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Please also include contact information for at least 3 referees who are prepared to provide letters of recommendation upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
Benefits Information
The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information.
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Disability Services
The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.