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Adult or Pediatric Pain Psychologist

Open Rank (Clinical Instructor, Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate, or Clinical Professor)

2026-02-01

Location

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Stanford University School of Medicine

Type

Clinician Educator Line (Full-time Faculty)

Salary

Clinical Instructor $139,000; Clinical Assistant $164,000–$184,000; Clinical Associate $202,000–$222,000; Clinical Professor $248,000–$290,000

Required Qualifications

Doctoral degree in psychology or equivalent
APA-accredited internship
Eligible for California psychologist licensure

Research Areas

Clinically oriented research
Quality improvement
Medical education
Advocacy
Global health
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Adult or Pediatric Pain Psychologist

Adult or Pediatric Pain Psychologists--Open Rank

Clinician Educator Line

Location: Stanford University

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine is seeking new adult or pediatric pain psychology faculty members at the rank of Clinical Instructor, Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate, or Clinical Professor in the Clinician Educator (CE) Line. The Department has well established multidisciplinary adult and pediatric pain management clinics. These groups are committed to advancing the treatment of pain through innovative treatments, advocacy, education and research.

Clinical psychologist applicants must have a doctoral degree in psychology or equivalent degree, have completed an APA-accredited internship, and possess or be fully eligible for licensure as a psychologist in California.

The major criterion for appointment as Clinician Educator is excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, teaching, administration, and/or scholarship appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill. Opportunities exist to participate in clinically oriented research, quality improvement, medical education, advocacy, global health, and other areas based upon the candidate’s interests. Mentorship, infrastructure and support will be provided to all successful applicants.

Rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

The Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Department, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an inclusive academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and outlooks. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these ideals. Additional information about Stanford's IDEAL initiative may be found here: https://ideal.stanford.edu/about-ideal/diversity-statement.

Please contact the following persons with any questions:

Adult Pain Psychologist: Dr. Sean Mackey c/o Hamid Barakzai (barakzai@stanford.edu)
Pediatric Pain Psychologist: Dr. Jennifer Rabbitts (rabbitts@stanford.edu)

Salary Range

The expected base pay range for this position is:

  • Clinical Instructor $139,000
  • Clinical Assistant $164,000 – $184,000
  • Clinical Associate $202,000 – $222,000
  • Clinical Professor $248,000 – $290,000

This pay range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. It may not include all components of faculty compensation or pay from participation in departmental incentive compensation programs. For more information about compensation and our wide range of benefits, including housing assistance, please contact the hiring department.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Adult or Pediatric Pain Psychologist position?

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in psychology or equivalent, complete an APA-accredited internship, and be eligible or licensed as a psychologist in California. Excellence in clinical care, teaching, administration, and/or scholarship is the major criterion. See academic CV tips.

💰What is the salary range for this Stanford pain psychologist role?

Base pay varies by rank: Clinical Instructor $139,000; Clinical Assistant $164,000–$184,000; Clinical Associate $202,000–$222,000; Clinical Professor $248,000–$290,000. Additional components may include departmental incentives. Contact hiring department for benefits details like higher ed benefits.

🔬What opportunities are available in research and teaching?

Participate in clinically oriented research, quality improvement, medical education, advocacy, and global health. Mentorship and support provided. Explore research roles or lecturer paths.

📧How to apply for this Clinician Educator Line position at Stanford?

Contact Dr. Sean Mackey c/o Hamid Barakzai (barakzai@stanford.edu) for adult pain or Dr. Jennifer Rabbitts (rabbitts@stanford.edu) for pediatric pain. Rank determined by qualifications. Deadline: February 1, 2026. Prepare for academic research jobs.

🌍Is visa sponsorship available for international applicants?

No mention of visa sponsorship in the posting. Candidates should be eligible for California licensure. Stanford welcomes diverse applicants. Check faculty jobs for similar roles.

🏥What is the work environment like in Stanford's pain clinics?

Well-established multidisciplinary adult and pediatric pain management clinics committed to innovative treatments, advocacy, education, and research. Supportive with mentorship and infrastructure.
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