Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology

Department College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Reports To Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Appointment Fall 2027

Close Date Open Until Filled

Classification Faculty, Full-Time (Tenure Track)

The full-time, tenure-track faculty member will join the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences with the primary responsibility of teaching psychology courses, mentoring students, supporting student research, and pursuing an active program of scholarship. The faculty member will also contribute to the life of the University through committee service and other activities that support students and colleagues. Rooted in Northwest University’s Christian mission, Candidates must demonstrate a meaningful commitment to Jesus Christ, the Church, and the gospel, expressed through a winsome, encouraging, and culturally engaged faith.

• Teach courses in the psychology major.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
• Collaborate with the dean and faculty to review and revise curriculum as needed.
• Develop new courses within the candidate's areas of expertise.
• Participate in university governance and service activities.
• Engage in scholarship appropriate to a tenure-track appointment.

• 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 or Master’s degree, with intent to complete doctorate.
• 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.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience and aligned with Northwest University's faculty salary schedule for the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. Current salary range: $54,508-$68,134

For full consideration, applicants should submit:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Three professional references with contact information
• Statement describing how Christian faith informs the candidate's approach to the discipline of psychology
• Brief narrative describing the candidate's faith journey and current church involvement

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 .