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

at  Marymount University

It’s a great time to join Marymount University! We are looking for faculty and staff who are passionate about providing excellent service to ensure a high quality student experience and collaborative working environment.
The Forensic and Legal Psychology (FLP) program at Marymount University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track professor position beginning in August 2025.
This is a 9-month position with a standard teaching load of 3/3 at the graduate level. We seek candidates who will support the Master’s Program in Forensic and Legal Psychology through teaching, research and service. Successful candidates will demonstrate interest in teaching and research in areas within Forensic and Legal Psychology, with preference given for candidates with clinical psychology backgrounds. Candidates should be able to teach core courses (i.e. Intro to psychopathology) as well as classes within their specialty. We are particularly interested in scholars with expertise in areas such as psychopathology (adult and/or children), assessment, substance abuse, trauma, or psychology of law enforcement.

Appointment at either the Assistant or Associate level commensurate with the candidate’s scholarship and teaching. The candidate is expected to pursue an active scholarship agenda, applicable to the field of forensic and legal psychology, engage in inquiry-based teaching, and participate in service to the program, school, college, and university as requested. Applicants must have a doctorate (PhD, PsyD). Applications should include the following:

• Cover letter
• C.V.
• Statement of research plan (1-2 pages)
• Evidence of excellence in research (e.g., publication/technical report)
• Statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages)
• Evidence of excellence in teaching (e.g., teaching evaluations)
• Statement on diversity (1-2 pages)
• Names and preferred contact information for 3 references

Please upload all materials as one combined file where it says “upload resume” .
The committee will begin reviewing applications on October 15, 2024. Review of applications may continue until the position is filled. Please submit applications via Website. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Courtney Porter (Chair of the Search Committee and Assistant Professor of Forensic and Legal Psychology) at
cporter@marymount.edu
.
About the Forensic and Legal Psychology Program Marymount
Our large and thriving program, which explores the connection and application of psychology to the legal system, was the first of its kind in the area. Our location in the DC area provides students with practical experience through internships in federal agencies, law enforcement, intelligence, mitigation, the courts, corrections, and research. The new faculty member will have opportunities for collaboration with community partners, and local, state, and federal government agencies.
Marymount’s Forensic and Legal Psychology program is part of the Marymount University School of Social and Behavioral Sciences housed in the College of Sciences and Humanities. Faculty are expected to teach high-quality student-centric graduate courses in face-to-face settings. The Forensic and Legal Psychology M.A. Program is in Marymount University’s new Ballston Academic Center in Arlington, Virginia.

Major Duties and 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
• Maintain office hours at times that provide appropriate access to students
• Maintain a successful record of quality, peer-reviewed scholarship

Other Duties

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Marymount University welcomes and values all members of our community. Guided by the mission of our founders, the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM), to achieve unity through diversity, Marymount honors our diversity as a source of strength. Our differences inspire intellectual curiosity and collectively allow us to tackle the challenges of the world. We seek to foster an inclusive community in which each person’s race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, ability, class, national origin, and immigration status are fully respected and celebrated. According to the vision of the RSHM that “ALL may have life, and have it to the FULL,” we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect, cooperation, and civility where all community members are S.A.I.N.T.S—Safe, Accepted, Included, Needed, Treasured, and Seen.
Marymount provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Major Duties and 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
• Maintain office hours at times that provide appropriate access to students
• Maintain a successful record of quality, peer-reviewed scholarshi

Other Duties

• 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 activitie