Job Description

The College of Education at the University of Washington invites applications for a teaching faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of September 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a nine-month academic appointment with a 3-year term beginning September 16, 2027. Renewal of the appointment will be considered in the second year.

The base salary range for this position will be $8,466 - $9,046/per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Other compensation associated with this position may include a limited commitment of summer salary based on curricular need and available funding.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach full-time in the School Psychology Program (7-9 courses across 3 quarters per academic year)
• Advise specialist-level graduate students in the School Psychology Program
• Educate and supervise school psychology students who practice in schools and as health service providers
• Engage in scholarly work that is culturally responsive with a particular focus on youth, families, and communities
• Demonstrate scholarship by introducing new knowledge or methods into course content; creating or using innovative pedagogical methods; collaborating on new courses, curricula, or course materials; and/or seeking external funds to support innovations or students
• Contribute to the operation and development of the School Psychology Program
• Work collaboratively with faculty in the College Area, which includes programs in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, and Measurement and Statistics
• Engage in faculty governance
• Engage in service, commensurate with rank, at the College, University, local, state, or national level that advances the teaching mission of the university

The nationally ranked UW College of Education dedicates its resources to making excellent education a daily reality for all students and is committed to solving real-world educational challenges and closing opportunity gaps. Members of the College maintain a set of active partnerships with more than 300 educational institutions in the region, state, and nation—schools, school districts, community-based organizations, informal educational institutions, and professional organizations. Our College’s mission leads us to invest in recruiting colleagues who demonstrate experience with, knowledge of, and a commitment to working with culturally diverse communities to address pressing educational challenges and foster a more just and caring society. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

Please visit us on the web to learn more about the University of Washington (http://www.washington.edu) and the College of Education (https://education.uw.edu/), and our mission and goals, research and outreach activities, faculty, and academic programs.

Qualifications

Applicants for this teaching faculty position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

(1) An earned doctorate in school psychology from an APA-accredited program, by the date of appointment, and (2) licensure (or eligibility for licensure given psychology licensure in another state) as a psychologist in Washington State and school psychology certification (or eligibility for certification) in Washington State.

Application Instructions

To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than January 11, 2027. Priority will be given to those applications received by January 11, 2027. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/194772. The position will remain open until filled.

Applications should include the following materials:

1. a cover letter of no more than 3 pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences
2. a curriculum vitae
3. a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness
4. Names and contact information for three references. Please do not send letters at this time as the committee will request letters for all semi-finalists

Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in teaching, mentoring, and service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Send queries about the position to Search Chair Dr. Kristen Missall at kmissall@uw.edu.

Search committee members include Dr. Meredith Honig, Dr. Jim Mazza, Dr. Soojin Park, Dr. Shanee Washington, and Graduate Student Representative Kelly Nichols.

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.