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Marymount University · 4 months ago

Full Time Tenure-Track Position (Open Rank) in Forensic and Legal Psychology

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Marymount University is inviting applications for a full-time tenure-track professor position in Forensic and Legal Psychology, starting August 2025. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching core courses, engaging in scholarship, and participating in service to the program and university.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support and integrate the mission and core values of Marymount University and Academic Affairs, including our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Instruct all assigned classes (in person) using a variety of pedagogical approaches that both engage and facilitate student learning

Advise and assist students in education and career development to attain their master’s degree

Engage in ongoing professional development that will include scholarship activities such as research, presentations, and participation with professional organizations (consistent with appointment in a tenure-track or professor of practice position)

Maintain office hours at times that provide appropriate access to students

Maintain a successful record of quality, peer-reviewed scholarship (for tenure-track positions only)

Assume professional responsibilities as requested by the Dean of the College and/or School Director

Contribute to the University, College of Sciences and Humanities, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences functions and services, including assessments, admissions, and continuous improvement activities

Qualification

Forensic PsychologyClinical PsychologyPsychopathologyTrauma ExpertiseSubstance Abuse KnowledgeAssessment SkillsTeaching ExperienceResearch SkillsDiversity Awareness

Required

A terminal degree (PhD, PsyD) from an accredited institution in psychology, or closely related field; advanced ABDs will be considered for candidates who would be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor

For the professor of practice position: the candidate will be an experienced practitioner who holds the professional degree in their field

Demonstrate interest in teaching in areas within Forensic and Legal Psychology

Ability to teach core courses (i.e., Introduction to Psychopathology) as well as classes within their specialty

Engage in inquiry-based teaching (6 classes per academic year for tenure-track; 8 classes per academic year for professor of practice)

Participate in service to the program, school, college, and university as requested

Maintain a successful record of quality, peer-reviewed scholarship (for tenure-track positions only)

Support and integrate the mission and core values of Marymount University and Academic Affairs, including our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Instruct all assigned classes (in person) using a variety of pedagogical approaches that both engage and facilitate student learning

Advise and assist students in education and career development to attain their master's degree

Maintain office hours at times that provide appropriate access to students

Preferred

Candidates working in the areas of psychopathology, trauma & victimization, and/or psychology of law enforcement

Company

Marymount University

Marymount University is an independent catholic university that provides education for undergraduate and graduate level students.

Founded in 1950

Arlington, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.marymount.edu/

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