Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology

Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology

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)

The primary functions of a full-time tenure-track faculty member, in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, is to teach psychology courses, guide students in their research activities, and participate in academic research. Faculty members are also expected to fully participate in university life including committee work and other institutional activities.

• Possesses a deep, personal commitment to Jesus Christ and to the Spirit-filled life and demonstrates integration of faith and learning.
• Can document earned graduate degrees:
  Ph.D., Ed.D., or Psy.
  
  D. in psychology (advanced ABD will be considered).
• Has had successful teaching experience at the university level (experience teaching online is an advantage).
• Is involved in ongoing research in psychology and/or related fields.
• Is committed to establishing and maintaining positive relationships with faculty, staff, and the general constituency of Northwest University.
• Is committed to intercultural education, and multicultural psychology, and is committed to integrating faith into the psychology curriculum.
• Is committed to the development of academic and professional skills in his/her students by advising, coaching, modeling, and direct instruction.

$55,598 - 68,801 Dependent on education and experience. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and aligned with the university’s administrative faculty salary scale.

To be considered as a candidate, the applicant must submit the following documents and information: (1) a letter of interest; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references; (4) statement of your understanding of the relationship between Christian faith and psychology; and (5) statement of personal faith.

Search procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified.

Robert Campbell, Psy.

D., Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

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 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.

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
.

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.