Assistant/Associate Professor of Graduate Psychology (Part-Time)

Assistant or Associate Professor of Graduate Psychology (Part-Time)

Position Details

Department: College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Reports To: Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Appointment: Fall 2026

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Classification: Faculty, Part-Time (Tenure Track)

Essential Functions

The primary functions of a half-time (.5), tenure-track faculty member, in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, is to teach graduate psychology courses, aid students in their clinical training, guide students in their research activities, participate in academic research, and produce scholarly presentations and publications. Faculty members are also expected to fully participate in University life including committee work and other institution activities.

Classification: Faculty, half-time (.5), tenure track position. This is a 12-month position. Contract renewal contingent on performance.

Qualifications

• Can document earned graduate degrees: Ph.D., Ed.D., or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology.
• Has several years of clinical experience and holds a current psychologist license in Washington State (or is license eligible in Washington State).
• Is involved in ongoing research in psychology.
• Has had successful teaching experience at the university level.
• Is committed to establishing and maintaining positive mentoring relationships with a diverse student body.
• Is committed to establishing and maintaining positive relationships with faculty, staff, and the general constituency of Northwest University.
• Is committed to diversity, intercultural education, and multicultural psychology, and is committed to communicating the ethos of “psychology, culture and social justice” for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
• Is committed to the development of skills in his/her students by coaching, modeling, and direct instruction.
• Possesses a deep, personal commitment to Jesus Christ and to the Spirit-filled life and demonstrates integration of faith and learning.
• Has compassion and a commitment to serve poor and underserved groups in keeping with the vision of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences to integrate psychology, culture and social justice.

Compensation

$39,933-$44,519 Dependent on education, experience and based upon an equitable scale for graduate level faculty.

Application Requirements

To be considered as a candidate, the applicant must submit the following documents and information: (1) a letter of interest; (2) resume; (3) names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references; (4) documentation of highest earned graduate degree; (5) documentation of current state license; (6) a statement of teaching philosophy, which includes an explanation of how the candidate’s Christian faith shapes his or her approach to the field of counseling psychology; and (7) statement of personal faith. Search procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified.

Contact Information

Robert Campbell, Dean of CSBS
Northwest University
P.O. Box 579
Kirkland, WA 98083-0579
robert.campbell@northwestu.edu