Assistant Professor, Psychology
About The Position
The Department of Psychology at Seattle University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a background in Humanistic and/or Existential-Phenomenological Clinical Psychology, starting August 2027. The Master of Arts in Psychology (MAP) program is particularly interested in candidates with experience in clinical teaching, mentorship, and practice, especially those committed to working with diverse and underserved communities. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge in critical psychology and humanistic theory, with scholarly interests in multicultural psychology, therapy in diverse social contexts, or community-based mental health programming. The role involves teaching in both the graduate MAP program and the undergraduate psychology program, advancing research and scholarship, and contributing to departmental and university service. Responsibilities include assisting with graduate admissions, student advising, mentorship, and curriculum development, with opportunities to develop and teach specialized courses.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in Psychology by August 2027
- Familiarity and appreciation of Humanistic and/or Existential-Phenomenological Clinical Psychology
- Experience in clinical teaching, mentorship, and practice
- Demonstrated commitment to work with diverse and/or underserved communities
- Knowledge and skills in critical psychology and humanistic theory and practice
- Research or scholarly interests in multicultural psychology and therapy in diverse social contexts and/or community-based engagement and programming in mental health care
- Commitment to anti-racism through fostering inclusive and equitable practices
- Honoring lived experiences of community members
- Promoting diversity in curriculum and pedagogical choices
- Alignment with goals of equity and inclusion
Nice To Haves
- Experience in clinical teaching, mentorship, and practice
- Scholarly interests in multicultural psychology and therapy in diverse social contexts and/or community-based engagement and programming in mental health care
Responsibilities
- Teaching in Seattle University’s clinically focused graduate psychology program
- Teaching in its undergraduate psychology program
- Advancing a program of ongoing research and scholarship
- Providing service to the graduate program, department, college, and university
- Assisting with the graduate program’s admissions process
- Student advising and mentorship
- Curriculum development and assessment
- Developing classes and teaching in their areas of interest and specialization
Benefits
- Three different medical plans
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- Up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits (5% non-elective employer contribution and dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% of voluntary contributions)
- 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
- Subsidized transportation benefit
- Wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility
- Wide variety of campus events
- Generous holiday schedule
- Paid Holiday break closure in December
- Paid sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
