The University of Washington Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of November 2026 or thereafter. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community.

The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time or part-time basis for a twelve-month appointment. This position is without tenure due to funding. Assistant Professors are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. Salary and academic appointment at University of Washington will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and academic rank. The base salary range for this position will be: $9,167 - $10,834 per month ($110,004 - $130,008 annually), commensurate with experience, qualifications and academic rank, or as mandated by a US Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This range is inclusive of base salary provided through the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan, in addition to base salary provided by the University. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive through the UWP practice plan. Compensation provided by the UWP practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization. For practitioners holding an appointment in the physicians practice plan, see the link for additional benefits that may be available at UWP: https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UWP-Benefits-Summary-for-recruitingef-edits-v3.pdf.

The successful candidate will have a primary clinical appointment as a clinical psychologist at our comprehensive outpatient pain treatment facility, the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC)-Center for Pain Relief. Clinical duties will include outpatient assessment (e.g., spinal cord stimulator evaluations, bio-psycho-social intake evaluations) and psychotherapy as part of the UWMC-Center for Pain Relief. The successful candidate will be expected to assist in the development of comprehensive treatment plans and provide consultation with Center for Pain Relief pain physicians and advanced practice providers for patients with depression, anxiety disorder, and PTSD, with co-existing pain diagnoses. This position will be expected to utilize evidence-based psychotherapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness/meditation, motivational interviewing (MI), and hypnosis for chronic pain and other comorbid concerns. The department anticipates expansion of clinical service delivery in the future, such as the possibility of transdisciplinary care involvement or offering of other types of therapies. Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, candidates with interests in clinical service development. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.

Qualification

Must have PhD degree (or foreign equivalent) in psychology and completion of internship in an APA-approved clinical psychology graduate school program. Must be eligible for psychology licensure in state of Washington.

Application Instructions

To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than July 17, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by that date. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio. The position will remain open until filled.

Applications should include the following materials:

1. a cover letter of no more than one page detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experience
2. a curriculum vitae

Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, patient care, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.