Acting Assistant Professor | Psychologist | Fred Hutch Cancer Center

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Acting Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, School of Medicine, 0.50–1.00 FTE, based in Seattle. The base salary range is $109,992-$130,008 annually, commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate will conduct psychological evaluations and provide psychotherapy to adults with cancer, teach and supervise trainees, and have opportunities to participate in

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD from an APA-accredited clinical psychology graduate school program.
• Must be licensed or license eligible to practice in Washington State.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological evaluations and provide evidence-based psychotherapy to adult patients with cancer.
• Care for patients with cancer in an ambulatory setting with a focus on psychosocial issues in cancer as a chronic or life-threatening illness.
• Serve as a consultant to other team members.
• Teach and supervise trainees as appropriate and in conjunction with clinical activities.
• Opportunities to participate in collaborative research.
• You may have other responsibilities as assigned by The Chair or Service Chief by mutual agreement.

Education

PhD or PsyD from an APA-accredited clinical psychology graduate school program or foreign equivalent

Job description

University of Washington: Academic Personnel & Faculty: School of Medicine: Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Location

Seattle, WA

Open Date

Description

Position Description

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Acting Assistant Professor at Full Time (0.50 - 1.00) FTE. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community caring for individuals with cancer.

The base salary range for this position will be $109,992 - $130,008 annually ($9,166 - $10,834 per month), 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 the following duties:

• Conduct psychological evaluations and provide evidence-based psychotherapy services to adult patients with cancer through a mix of in‑person and telehealth care.
• Provide care to patients with cancer in an ambulatory setting with a focus of treatment on the psychosocial issues that arise in the context of cancer as a chronic or life‑threatening illness.
• Serve as a consultant to other team members.
• Teach and supervise trainees as appropriate and in conjunction with your clinical activities.
• Opportunities to participate in collaborative research.
• You may have other responsibilities as assigned by The Chair or Service Chief by mutual agreement.

Acting Assistant Professors are eligible for up to four (4) calendar years in a single title. For additional information on faculty annual appointments please refer to: UW Academic Titles and Ranks. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a renewable, 12‑month, full‑time basis for a term of one year.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is an integral component of the UW School of Medicine and shares UW Medicine’s mission to ‘Improve the Health of the Public.’ We accomplish this by providing the best care we can today, conducting research to develop better treatments for tomorrow, and inspiring and training the next generation of health care professionals for the Pacific Northwest. Our core values include openness, transparency, integrity, engagement, collaboration, and mutual respect.

Our department is the third largest among the School of Medicine. As the only academic psychiatry department serving Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho, we are committed to improving access to psychiatric care and consultation throughout the greater Pacific Northwest. Our educational programs include a required medical student clerkship for 260 medical students per year at some 30 sites across the WWAMI region, a nationally competitive psychiatry residency program with more than 90 psychiatry residents in Seattle and in two regional residency tracks in Idaho and Montana, subspecialty fellowships in addiction, child and adolescent, consultation‑liaison, perinatal mental health and geriatric psychiatry, a nationally renowned scientist‑practitioner psychology internship program, and numerous post‑doctoral clinical and research fellowships.

University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) & Fred Hutch Cancer Center (FHCC)

UWMC is the Number 1 hospital in Washington state and Fred Hutch stands out as the state’s sole NCI‑designated comprehensive cancer care center. Nationally recognized, Fred Hutch boasts a distinguished legacy of housing three Nobel Prize laureates. It is also the only National Cancer Institute‑designated comprehensive cancer center in the WWAMI region, encompassing Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. Complementing this, the UW School of Medicine is acclaimed as the premier public medical school for NIH research funding and is celebrated for its top‑tier primary care training program. This prestigious institution invites a dedicated Psychologist to join its team, offering an opportunity to contribute to a legacy of excellence in healthcare and research.

https://www.fredhutch.org/

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

Qualifications

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

• PhD or PsyD from an APA‑accredited clinical psychology graduate school program or foreign equivalent.
• Must be licensed or license eligible to practice in Washington State

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 [e-mail].