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

About the role

The Forensic and Legal Psychology (FLP) program at Marymount University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track professor position (at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor) or full-time professor of practice position beginning in January 2026. This is a 9-month position in the Master’s Program in Forensic and Legal Psychology program.

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

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Evidence of excellence in research (e.g., publication/technical report)
• Evidence of excellence in teaching (e.g., teaching evaluations)
• Statement on diversity (1-2 pages)

Skills

• Ability to teach core courses (i.e., Introduction to Psychopathology)
• Specialty in areas such as psychopathology (adult and/or children), assessment, substance abuse, trauma, or psychology of law enforcement

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$70,000 - $75,000

Schedule

9-month position