Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology

Psychological Science; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Retirement benefits

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Northwestern University's Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology with a clinical science orientation. We seek candidates focusing on psychopathology and/or psychotherapy, with strong interest in adolescent and young adult development, though applicants with lifespan research are welcome.

The position emphasizes research with teaching and service expectations. Start date September 1, 2027; PhD required by appointment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology or Clinical Psychology by start date.
• Strong research program in psychopathology or psychotherapy.
• Adolescent/young adult development research preferred; lifespan research encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Primarily conduct research with teaching and service obligations.
• Contribute to graduate training and curriculum development.
• Engage in departmental and external service activities.

Skills

Psychopathology focus

Clinical psychology

Adolescent development research

Teaching experience

Education

PhD in Clinical Psychology

Job description

The Department of Psychology at Northwestern University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Clinical Psychology, a Clinical Science-oriented program. We are seeking applicants with a focus on psychopathology and/or psychotherapy and are particularly interested in research programs with focus around adolescent and young adult developmental periods; although, applicants with varied research interests across the lifespan are strongly encouraged to apply.

The role involves primarily research accompanied by teaching and service expectations. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2027. Candidates must have a PhD or similar terminal degree by the time of appointment. The position is full time, and progress will be evaluated through a reappointment process occurring mid-way along the tenure clock.

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2026. Inquiries may be directed to [e-mail] and/or to Jennifer Tackett ([e-mail]), the Chair of the Search.

Salary

The expected base pay range for this position is $115,000 - $140,000.

This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

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