Assistant or Associate Professor of Graduate Psychology/Director of Clinical Training for PsyD
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 - 0.5 FTE up to 1.0 FTE (Tenure Track)
Essential Functions
This is a 12-month, 0.5 -1.0 FTE position. The primary functions of a 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, provide leadership over the practicum and internship placement and clinical training of doctoral level graduate students, 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.
- Holds a current psychologist license in Washington State (or is license eligible in Washington State). Preference for psychologists with clinical experience.
- Preference for individuals with previous or current research experience.
- Preference for individuals with supervision experience.
- Preference for individuals with 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.
Salary range for 0.5 FTE ($40,732-$45,868)
Salary range for 1.0 FTE ($81,463-$91,735)
Application Requirements
To be considered as a candidate, the applicant must submit the following documents and information:
- Letter of interest;
- Resume;
- Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references;
- Documentation of highest earned graduate degree;
- Documentation of current state license;
- Statement of your understanding of the relationship between Christian faith and the educational mission of the University; and
- Statement of personal faith.
Search procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified.
Contact Information
Nikki Johnson, Assistant Dean of CSBS
Northwest University
P.O. Box 579
Kirkland, WA 98083-0579
