University of Virginia
Assistant Professor of Psychology, AGF
University of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, United States
Description The Department of Psychology at the University of Virginia invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Psychology, General Faculty, beginning August 2026.
We are seeking applicants with a license in Clinical Psychology. This is a three-year, tenure-ineligible appointment with the possibility but not the guarantee of renewal. Responsibilities will include teaching three courses
or their equivalent
per semester, including classes in
Abnormal Psychology and related undergraduate offerings.
The applicant should also be prepared to provide graduate clinical training and supervision, and take on leadership roles in the psychology departments Mary Ainsworth in-house training clinic (these clinical training and leadership roles may be used to fulfill equivalent teaching requirements, as appropriate). Qualifiations
Minimum Qualifications.
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants should hold a PhD in clinical psychology and a clinical license in the state of Virginia by August 2026. In addition, experience providing clinical training and supervision to graduate students is required.
Preferred Qualifications.
Experience teaching Abnormal Psychology, experience in administrative leadership roles, and experience providing clinical practicum support is preferred.
Application Instructions Review of applications begins on
November 3, 2025
and will continue until the position is filled. We will only consider complete applications.
Apply online at
https://apply.interfolio.com/172893
and attach the following: Cover letter (2 page maximum) describing your interest and fit with the position CV A statement of teaching philosophy (2 page maximum) 2 sample syllabi Three letters of recommendation
The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
Questions about this position should be directed to Bethany Teachman, Search Chair, at
bat5x@virginia.edu .
We are seeking applicants with a license in Clinical Psychology. This is a three-year, tenure-ineligible appointment with the possibility but not the guarantee of renewal. Responsibilities will include teaching three courses
or their equivalent
per semester, including classes in
Abnormal Psychology and related undergraduate offerings.
The applicant should also be prepared to provide graduate clinical training and supervision, and take on leadership roles in the psychology departments Mary Ainsworth in-house training clinic (these clinical training and leadership roles may be used to fulfill equivalent teaching requirements, as appropriate). Qualifiations
Minimum Qualifications.
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants should hold a PhD in clinical psychology and a clinical license in the state of Virginia by August 2026. In addition, experience providing clinical training and supervision to graduate students is required.
Preferred Qualifications.
Experience teaching Abnormal Psychology, experience in administrative leadership roles, and experience providing clinical practicum support is preferred.
Application Instructions Review of applications begins on
November 3, 2025
and will continue until the position is filled. We will only consider complete applications.
Apply online at
https://apply.interfolio.com/172893
and attach the following: Cover letter (2 page maximum) describing your interest and fit with the position CV A statement of teaching philosophy (2 page maximum) 2 sample syllabi Three letters of recommendation
The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
Questions about this position should be directed to Bethany Teachman, Search Chair, at
bat5x@virginia.edu .