Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Psychology

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. Foundational and
area courses in Clinical and/or Counseling Psychology may include, Abnormal Psychology (TPSYCH 210), Controversies in Clinical Psychology
(TPSYCH 310), Mental Illness Across Cultures (TPSYCH 312), Tests and Measurements (TPSYCH 314), Intro to Counseling Psychology (TPSYCH 315),
Group Counseling and Dynamics (TPSYCH 409), Ethical and Legal Issues in Psychology (TPSYCH 417), and Meditation, Mindfulness, and Health
(TPSYCH 450). Other courses may be assigned based on departmental needs.

The successful candidate will also be expected to conduct
research in their area of expertise and contribute to service. This will include the development and maintenance of a rigorous scholarly
agenda and actively participating in unit-specific activities (e.g., attending meetings, serving on major and department level
committees).

Additional service expectations include mentoring students, participating in school and campus committees, and active
membership within relevant professional organizations.

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

About the Tacoma Campus and the Department of Social Sciences

The
University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) is a growing, urban-serving university that is deeply invested in its local communities. As one of
three campuses of a world-class university, UWT is dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship, and to engaging
the community in mutually beneficial partnerships. Consistent with the institution's urban-serving mission, UWT provides a unique
environment for faculty to creatively develop their teaching, scholarship, and service portfolios, and to engage with the Tacoma community.
UWT's commitment to access is central to an environment where students, staff, faculty, and South Sound residents find abundant
opportunities for intellectual, personal, and professional growth.

The School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at UW Tacoma is
home to three academic departments, among the seven schools that make up the UWT campus. The Department of Social Sciences (SOCS) includes
eight majors and ten minors that seek to understand how human behavior, historical context, economic systems, and power dynamics
collectively shape society, while encouraging students to become more informed and engaged global citizens. The Psychology Major is one of
the largest majors at UWT and includes psychologists and social scientists across areas of Social, Developmental, Biological, Community,
Cognitive, Clinical, Counseling, and Health Psychology. We are a collaborative community of scholars who support the Psychology curriculum
and conduct transformative, future-oriented research. More information about our department and major is located on our website: https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/sias/socs.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

● An earned Ph. D. (or foreign
equivalent) in Psychology or related fields from an accredited college or university by the start of the appointment

• Demonstrated
  effectiveness or potential for effectiveness in teaching
• Demonstrated record of research and/or evidence of a developing scholarly
  research agenda in the candidate's area of expertise

In exceptional circumstances, candidates in the final stages of their terminal
degree (pending conferral) may be selected and appointed on an acting basis.

Instructions

First
consideration of applications will begin on October 15, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by that date.
Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio. The position will remain open until filled.

Applications must include the
following materials:

1. A cover letter (2 pages or less) detailing your interest in the
   position and outlining how your prior experiences and qualifications match both the position's description and the academic environment of
   the major, department, and the university.
2. A Curriculum Vitae, including your scholarship, a list of courses
   taught, their frequency, and your role in each course (e.g., primary instructor vs. teaching assistant), and your academic and professional
   service roles.
3. A research statement (2 pages or less), including a description of your current and
   anticipated research projects, how you envision these research plans being implemented at a primarily undergraduate institution, and how
   your research complements the mission, vision, and values of UWT. Please include how you will involve and support the
   success of UWT students in your research and/or research area.
4. A teaching statement (2 pages or
   less), describing your teaching philosophy, including methods and evidenced-based practices you use (or intend to use) to support
   students from a variety of preparations and backgrounds, examples of how you would incorporate these methods, and a list of courses you are
   equipped to teach.
5. Evidence of teaching effectiveness. This portfolio might include quantitative and/or qualitative
   student evaluations, peer teaching evaluations, and/or example syllabi. Material related to the courses listed in the job ad are
   encouraged.
6. One representative peer-reviewed reprint or preprint, or submitted manuscript.
7. Names
   and contact information for three professional references, with letters available upon request.

Throughout these
materials, applicants are encouraged to articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, and/or
service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive academic environment.

Specific inquiries should be directed
to the search committee Co-Chairs, Dr. Amanda Sesko at aksesko@uw.edu or Dr. Jonah Li at jonahli@uw.edu.

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.

Privacy Notice

Your application materials may be used for employment consideration and shared in accordance with
UW's Privacy Policy.

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.