Assistant/Associate Professor, Legal Theory Spec and Director of Forensic Psychology Program

The George Washington University Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology program is seeking a full-time faculty position (legal theory specialization) with an administrative appointment as Director of the Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology program. This is a 12-month non-tenure-track renewable appointment with an initial appointment period of three years beginning as early as July 1, 2022. Rank will be determined based on academic qualifications. The position is located at the GW Alexandria Graduate Education Center in Alexandria, VA. 

The successful candidate will have the following specific duties:

• Teaching 4 three-credit courses per year (over 3 terms) at the Graduate Education Center in Alexandria, VA.
• Performing administrative duties related to the operation and marketing of the FORP program (curriculum development; faculty recruitment, assignment, and review; advising students and managing enrollment; and participating in student admissions).
• Forming partnerships with local organizations and agencies
• Maintaining and fostering the growth and visibility of the program.
• Developing and implementing new initiatives.

The approximate breakdown of responsibilities is 40% teaching, 50% administration, 5% research/scholarship, and 5% service.

Minimum qualifications: 1) Earned J.D. degree from a program accredited by the American Bar Association, 2) demonstrated experience teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level; 3) demonstrated administrative/management experience; 4) knowledge of the research and scholarship in the field.

To apply, please complete the online faculty application (https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/86670) and upload you C.V. and a cover letter stating your interest and qualifications. Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin on February 14, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.

The George Washington 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.

About GW’s Forensic Psychology Master's Program

The criminal justice system increasingly relies on professionals skilled in forensic psychology to help solve crimes and prevent future criminal behavior. To address this growing need for criminal profilers, competency experts, psychological evaluators and counselors, a highly-specialized Master of Arts degree in Forensic Psychology was established in 2012 within GW’s Professional Psychology Program. Students are immersed in courses ranging from the psychopathology of serial criminals and terrorist agents to the treatment of sex offenders and ethical issues involving interrogation. This breadth and depth of education and training — combined with extensive externship opportunities found only in the nation’s capital — have enabled graduates to move into fields relating to homeland security, law enforcement, correctional systems and social services for victims and offenders.