Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology

Seattle Pacific University•Lexington, MA

1d•$84,000 - $92,600

About The Position

Seattle Pacific University invites applications for one to two full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in its APA-accredited Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program, beginning September 1, 2027. There may be a possibility of moving to a tenure-track position in the future. Exceptional candidates with outstanding qualifications and experience may be considered at the Associate Professor rank. The program prepares health service psychologists through a balanced scientist-practitioner model and a commitment to evidence-based practice. The faculty member will teach doctoral coursework, supervise doctoral student research, and provide clinical consultation and supervision. Applications are welcome from candidates across health service psychology specializations, with immediate teaching needs in assessment, such as cognitive and personality assessment, and foundational clinical skills. Faculty contribute to the university’s Christian educational mission through teaching, scholarship, mentoring, and service. Candidates are expected to support SPU’s mission, affirm its Statement of Faith, and abide by its faith-based conduct expectations.

Requirements

Earned doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
Completion of an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship.
Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, and work effectively with students and colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Personal commitment to Christian faith, enthusiasm about supporting SPU's mission, alignment with the University's Statement of Faith, and willingness to accept the lifestyle standards of the Christian community.

Nice To Haves

Postdoctoral training or other advanced preparation in research and/or a clinical specialty.
A record of scholarly publication and evidence of, or potential for, externally funded research.
Experience and interest in teaching graduate-level statistics.
Psychology license in the State of Washington or eligibility for licensure.

Responsibilities

Teach master's and doctoral courses in the clinical psychology Ph.D. curriculum.
Establish and maintain an active program of research.
Mentor and supervise students in research and clinical activities.
Provide statistical mentoring for student dissertations.
Seek intramural and/or extramural research funding.
Take on administrative assignments and service within the department, the College of Applied and Natural Sciences, and the university.
Provide clinical consultation and supervision in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program.