Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology at The George Washington University

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at The George Washington University (GWU)
invites applications for a 12-month, full-time clinical faculty position (assistant professor,
specialized,  non-tenure track) to serve as Co-Director of the Meltzer Center: Psychological and
Community-Based Services, the training clinic for graduate students in our APA-accredited Clinical
Psychology Ph.D. program.  This position begins as early as Spring 2025.  Our Clinical program
embraces a community psychology orientation that emphasizes the health and well-being of individuals
and communities, values community engagement, and prioritizes social justice.  The Meltzer Center
espouses these same values in its service delivery and provides a wide variety of low-cost mental health
services to adults, children, families, and couples in the Washington, D.C. area.  A commitment to
diversity is an integral part of our program, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse
backgrounds. The applicant would join a diverse faculty whose research and applied work aims to
decrease health inequities and to promote well-being through theory-based and evidence-informed
strategies.  

The primary responsibilities of the Co-Director include working with the Director of Clinical Training
and current Director of the Meltzer Center to oversee the clinic operations, and working with our doctoral
students and faculty in the following capacities: a) clinical supervision (assessment and intervention); b)
teaching and training activities; c) development of clinic programs; and d) administrative responsibilities
required for running the Meltzer Center. Opportunities for community engagement, research
collaborations, direct clinical practice, and undergraduate teaching are available and encouraged.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Clinical or
Counseling Psychology from an APA or PCSAS accredited program, including completion of an APA
accredited clinical internship or the equivalent. Applicants must be licensed in Washington, D.C. or have
an active license with eligibility for D.C. licensure within six months of hire. Experience in using
evidence-based interventions and conducting cognitive assessments is required. Experience with
teaching/mentoring, clinical training, program development, and/or clinical administration is required.
Prior experience in supervision with diverse populations is required.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $98,000-$108,000, commensurate with experience.

The successful applicant will be eligible for GW’s employee benefits including medical, dental, and
retirement. A full explanation of those benefits is available at https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits.

Application Procedure:  To be considered for the position, please submit a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, name and references, and a redacted assessment report (upload to “Other
Documents”), and a statement regarding your philosophy/approach to teaching, mentoring, or
supervision. Applicants are encouraged to share relevant teaching or supervision evaluations if
available. All applications must be submitted through https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/116226.
Arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to psychapp@gwu.edu. Only complete
applications will be considered. Applications will be reviewed beginning February 10, 2025, and
continue until the position is filled.

Review Date: Applications will be reviewed beginning February 10, 2025, and continue until the position
is filled. 

Background Screening Statement: Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a
standard background screening. 

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not
unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any
other basis prohibited by applicable law.