Assistant Professor WOT, Clinical Psychologist, Division of Rehabilitation Psychology & Neuropsychology, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine


Position Overview


School / Campus / College: School of Medicine

Organization: Rehabilitation Medicine

Title: Assistant Professor WOT, Clinical Psychologist, Division of Rehabilitation Psychology & Neuropsychology, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine


Position Details


Position Description

The University of Washington’s Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Rehabilitation Psychology & Neuropsychology, is offering an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to join our faculty. This will be a full-time academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor - without tenure due to source of funding, which is typical of ranked faculty appointments within the department.

Assistant Professors are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off.  

Position FTE may be negotiable.

Anticipated start date is Spring 2027, but other dates may be considered.

We offer a collaborative and multidisciplinary academic environment.

As a member of the Division of Rehabilitation Psychology & Neuropsychology, the successful candidate will participate in clinical care, teaching, and scholarship and will be expected to fulfill requirements for advancement along the Clinician-Educator pathway of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine.

The successful candidate will spend a majority of time providing direct clinical services to outpatients in CORP. Rehabilitation psychology assists in management of health conditions (e.g., pain, cognition), engagement in medical treatment (e.g., motivation, behavioral change), provision of psychoeducation related to diagnosis/treatment impacts on health and wellbeing, and behavioral health issues including mental health diagnoses (e.g., depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder).

The successful candidate also will participate in teaching and training activities of the department and division. Support for training Rehabilitation Psychology Fellow and residents will be expected, generally as part of clinical supervision, as well as supporting the teaching, training and/or research activities of regular faculty.

Opportunities will be available for engagement in scholarly and research activities. The successful candidate will have opportunity to collaborate with existing research teams, as well as to develop their own research portfolio.

All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. 

COMPENSATION

The base salary range for this position will be $8,800 - $11,136 per month ($105,600 - $133,632 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This range is inclusive of base salary provided through the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan, in addition to base salary provided by the University. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.

Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive through UW Physicians (UWP).

For psychologists whose practice plan compensation makes them eligible for separate benefits beyond those outlined in the general Benefits Information section below, detail about the potential additional benefits may be reviewed at  https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UWP-Benefits-Summary-for-recruitingef-edits-v3.pdf.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is nationally recognized for outstanding research, clinical care and education and has a long history as a regional center. US News & World Report consistently ranks the University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation Medicine among the top ten programs in the country. The Department has an exceptional record of successful extramural research funding and interprofessional collaboration and offers rich opportunities for interdisciplinary research, teaching, and learning.

As one of the largest recipients of rehabilitation research funding in the country, research is a key focus of our department. Key research focus areas include limb loss, pain, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, brain injury, and disability. Our faculty collaborate extensively with other departments within the School of Medicine, as well as with outside institutions. In fiscal year 2023, our department researchers received more than $15.7 million in awards from government and private sources. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Defense (DoD), and the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)/ Administration for Community Living (ACL) were our top sponsors, comprising a total of 72% of the awards we received. In addition, our departmental faculty who are based at VA Puget Sound Health Care System have a total of $21.8 million in current funding.

  • The department has four clinical divisions: General Physiatry, Sports and Spine Physiatry, Pediatric Rehabilitation, and Rehabilitation Psychology & Neuropsychology. Faculty provide clinical services across four UW Medicine campuses: Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake, University of Washington Medical Center-Northwest, and UW Eastside Specialty Center. More than 25 of our faculty are based at Seattle Children’s Hospital and the Veteran’s Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, which are UW Medicine-affiliated organizations. The Sports and Spine division provides care at seven clinics throughout the UW Medicine system.  
  • We offer nationally recognized training in rehabilitation therapies and rehabilitation research through four graduate degree programs: PhD in Rehabilitation Science, Master in Occupational Therapy, Master in Prosthetics and Orthotics, and Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Located on the Seattle campus, the UW Division of Rehabilitation Psychology & Neuropsychology predoctoral and postdoctoral training programs in psychology date back more than 30 years and are strong, well-integrated parts of our department.

Seattle is one of the most scenic and livable cities in the United States.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

  • Applicants must have a PhD or PsyD from an APA-accredited clinical psychology graduate school program or foreign equivalent.
  • Must be licensed or license eligible to practice Psychology in the State of Washington.

Instructions

Please upload the following required documents via this link:

  • CV
  • Cover letter
  • Research Statement summarizing your research interests and goals
  • Names and addresses of five professional references who may be contacted by the committee for inquiries. One must be an administrative person.

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.

Applications will be accepted for a minimum of 30 days and thereafter until the position is filled. Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. 

To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than December 4. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio. The position will remain open for a minimum of 30 days and thereafter until filled.

For questions about the position, contact email ahrrehab@uw.edu, Attention: Clinical & research Psychologist, Assistant Professor WOT – RMI 20260716-04

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.