Military Psychology Assistant Professor-Teaching & Research

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 106,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. seeks an Assistant Psychology Professor in Bethesda, MD to teach, mentor, and lead research projects supporting the Consortium for Defense Psychology and USU programs.

The role emphasizes graduate‑level instruction, scholarly output, and collaboration with military and academic partners. The position includes service on committees and opportunities to advance a program of defense psychology research.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology required.
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, and research supervision.
• Demonstrated scholarly output and ability to publish in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses, seminars, and workshops consistent with area of expertise.
• Mentor doctoral students and research staff in design and analysis.
• Participate in curriculum development and program evaluation initiatives.
• Lead collaborative research projects on military behavioral health and related areas.
• Develop and manage a program of research aligned with institutional priorities.
• Disseminate findings via peer‑reviewed publications and conferences.
• Assist in grant preparation, protocols, reports, and regulatory submissions.
• Participate in committees and other assigned duties.

Skills

Research design

Quantitative methods

Scholarly writing

Mentoring students

Graduate teaching

Curriculum development

Grant writing

Collaboration across teams

Education

PhD in Clinical Psychology

Job description

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. seeks an Assistant Psychology Professor in Bethesda, MD to teach, mentor, and lead research projects supporting the Consortium for Defense Psychology and USU programs.

The role emphasizes graduate‑level instruction, scholarly output, and collaboration with military and academic partners. The position includes service on committees and opportunities to advance a program of defense psychology research.