Teaching Assistant Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences
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.
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: specialservicesearch@gwu.edu.
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
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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.
