Job description

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)

How to apply

To be considered as a candidate, the applicant must submit the following documents and information:

1. 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.

Contact Information

Nikki Johnson, Assistant Dean of CSBS

Northwest University

P.O. Box 579

Kirkland, WA 98083-0579

[email protected]

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

Northwest University is a Christian coeducational undergraduate and graduate institution, related to the Assemblies of God, offering baccalaureate and 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.

Mission Statement

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.

Accreditation

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.

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. In addition, the College of Nursing has received approval from the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. The University is also approved by the Board of Education and Superintendent of Public Instruction of the State of Washington to prepare elementary and secondary education teachers and recommend for certification. It is a member of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Northwest University’s doctoral program in counseling psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).

The University is approved by the Federal and State Governments for student aid programs and for the training of international students. Selected programs of study are approved by a Washington State Approving Agency for enrollment of those eligible for benefits under Title 38 and Title 10, U.S. Code and by Washington State for training in Vocational Rehabilitation. It is listed in the current bulletin, “Accredited Higher Education Institutions,” published by the U.S. Office of Education.