"Assistant or Associate Professor of Graduate Psychology/Director of Clinical Training for PsyD"

Assistant or Associate Professor of Graduate Psychology/Director of Clinical Training for PsyD (12 month position)

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, Full-Time (Tenure Track)

Essential Functions

The primary functions of a full-time, tenure-track graduate faculty member and PsyD Director of Clinical Training, in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, is to provide leadership over the practicum and internship placement and clinical training of doctoral level graduate students. This is a 12 month position. Additionally, teach graduate psychology courses, 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.

Qualifications

• Can document earned graduate degrees: Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D. in preferably counseling or clinical 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 and preferably published.
• Is experienced with supervising doctoral level practicum and internship students.
• Has 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 advising, coaching, modeling, and direct instruction.
• Possesses a deep, personal commitment to Jesus Christ, to the Spirit-filled life, and to demonstrating integration of faith and learning.

Compensation

Dependent on education and experience and based upon the established faculty salary schedule starting at the respective professor rank. ($81,463-$91,735)

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) statement of your understanding of the relationship between Christian faith and the educational mission of the University; 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
Robert Campbell, Psy.D.
Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Northwest University
P.O. Box 579
Kirkland, WA 98083-0579
robert.campbell@northwestu.edu