Assistant Teaching Professor of School Psychology

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

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. This is a full-time, nine-month academic appointment with a 3-year term beginning September 16, 2027, renewal considered in year two.

Base salary range is $8,466 - $9,046 per month, commensurate with experience, with potential summer salary based on curricular need and funding.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 focus on youth, families, and communities.
• Demonstrate scholarship by introducing new knowledge or methods into course content and seek external funds.
• Contribute to the operation and development of the School Psychology Program.
• Work with faculty in the College Area including Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, and Measurement and Statistics.
• Engage in faculty governance.
• Engage in service at the College, University, local, state, or national level.

Skills

PhD in School Psychology

WA psychologist licensure

Education

Doctorate in School Psychology (APA-accredited)

Job description

University of Washington: Academic Personnel & Faculty: College of Education

Location

Seattle, WA

Open Date

Sep 30, 2026

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.

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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.

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

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].