Assistant or Associate Professor of Graduate Psychology; Part-Time

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

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)

The primary functions of a half-time (.5), tenure-track faculty member, in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, are 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 institutional activities.

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

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.

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

• a 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 personal faith

Search procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified. Applicants are urged to provide sufficient information so that the application file may be considered complete at the end of the search period.

Northwest University is a Christian coeducational undergraduate and graduate institution, related to the Assemblies of God, offering baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral level education. The sixty‑acre campus is located in Kirkland, Washington, just ten miles from downtown Seattle. The campus is an ideal setting for study, recreation, and inspiration and is centrally located and convenient to industry, business, and commercial activities.

We, the people of Northwest University, carry the call of God by continually building a learning community dedicated to spiritual vitality, academic excellence, and empowered engagement with human need.

In addition, all faculty members at Northwest University must subscribe to our Statement of Faith.

Northwest University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (regional). The University is endorsed by the Commission on Christian Higher Education of the Assemblies of God and the Association of Christian Schools International. The University holds membership in the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities
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Northwest University's College of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Buntain College of Nursing’s baccalaureate degree is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
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