Teaching Assistant Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences

nces Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Please see Special Instructions for more details. Please complete an online application. Upload the following documents: ● Curriculum Vitae: Include a complete list of publications, presentations, and teaching history if applicable. ● Teaching and Mentoring Statement (up to 1500 words): Explain your teaching philosophy including a description of how your approach to teaching fosters an inclusive teaching environment and supports student development, as well as a list of topics you are prepared to teach. ● Teaching Evaluations (up to 3 courses): If available, please submit any past teaching evaluations (e.g., narratives, ratings) for up to three prior courses. ● References (3): Please provide the names and contact information of three references that can speak to your general teaching ability and expertise in research methods and/or statistics. We may reach out to these references for recommendation letters during the application review process. ● Interest Statement (up to 750 words): Briefly detail your specific interest in teaching for PBS at GWU.

As appropriate you may comment on any specific alignment with the unique aspects of the department or GWU generally. Do not name your current or former institution, Ph.D. advisor, or other mentors in this document. Upload to "Other Documents" section. Only completed applications will be considered.

Review date: December 4, 2026. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. Contact Information: Professors Sarah Calabrese, Dwight Kravitz, Phil Moore, and Ellen Yeung, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at The George Washington University; Contact email: [email protected].

Recruitment Plan I. RECRUITMENT PLAN Posting Number: F002680 Academic Title: Teaching Assistant Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences Rank: Teaching Assistant Professor Administrative Title: Discipline Social Sciences Specialty: Contract Type: Special Service, Non-Tenure Track, Renewable Appointment (initial appt period) - 08/01/2027-05/31/2030 Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search, Prior Employment Verification Proposed Start Date: 08/01/2027 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Position Description Summary: The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences ( PBS ) at the George Washington University ( GWU ) invites applications for a full-time renewable, non-tenure accruing specialized appointment at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences. The appointment will begin as early as fall 2027 with an initial three-year appointment. The successful candidate is expected to have strong interest in teaching, including courses in General Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, or Cognitive Psychology at the undergraduate level, and/or research methods and data analysis at the undergraduate or graduate levels.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: PBS at GWU is a dynamic department that offers undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, and graduate degrees in Applied Psychology, Applied Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience. This position will include teaching a total of 7 courses in any given academic year (a 4/3 teaching load) and fulfilling at least one service role within the department. These courses will be a mix of existing courses that fill critical gaps in the curricula and to-be-developed courses that leverage the unique interests and expertise of the candidate. The candidate can expect to teach graduate level research methods and statistical/analytical courses along with courses in their area of expertise that complement existing offerings for GWU undergraduates.

The service role will be determined in collaboration with the candidate.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent international degree in Psychology or another closely related field by the time of appointment. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient expertise to teach introductory undergraduate courses in Psychology, and/or research methods and data analysis at the undergraduate or graduate levels. Advertised Salary: $75,000 -$80,000 Other Benefits: GWU offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.edu.gwu/benefits- programs.

Other Information: Special Instructions to Applicants: Please complete an online application. Upload the following documents: ● Curriculum Vitae: Include a complete list of publications, presentations, and teaching history if applicable. ● Teaching and Mentoring Statement (up to 1500 words): Explain your teaching philosophy including a description of how your approach to teaching fosters an inclusive teaching environment and supports student development, as well as a list of topics you are prepared to teach. ● Teaching Evaluations (up to 3 courses): If available, please submit any past teaching evaluations (e.g., narratives, ratings) for up to three prior courses. ● References (3): Please provide the names and contact information of three references that can speak to your general teaching ability and expertise in research methods and/or statistics. We may reach out to these references for recommendation letters during the application review process. ● Interest Statement (up to 750 words): Briefly detail your specific interest in teaching for PBS at GWU . As appropriate you may comment on any specific alignment with the unique aspects of the department or GWU generally.

Do not name your current or former institution, Ph.D. advisor, or other mentors in this document. Upload to “Other Documents” section. Only completed applications will be considered. Review date: December 4, 2026.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. Contact Information: Professors Sarah Calabrese, Dwight Kravitz, Phil Moore, and Ellen Yeung, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at The George Washington University; Contact email: [email protected]. Department Link: http://www.gwu.edu/~psycdept Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Quick Link https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/129438 Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Statement of Teaching Interest Course Evaluations or Summaries Names and Contact Information for References Other Documents Refer to Special Instructions to Applicants Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have a PhD or equivalent international degree in Psychology or a closely related field, or will you have completed requirements for such degree by the time of appointment? Yes No * Can you demonstrate sufficient expertise to teach introductory undergraduate courses in Psychology, and/or research methods and data analysis at the undergraduate or graduate levels? Yes No Human Resource Management & Development 2013 H Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20006 Phone: 202-994-8500 Fax: 202-994-9680 Email: [email protected] Recognition_Toolkit Talent@GWLogin Privacy Notice Connect with us To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at .

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