Part-Time Faculty, Doctor of Psychology Program – Fall 2025

Part-time - Entry Level

Nampa, ID

About the position

NNU’s College of Behavioral and Social Sciences is seeking to fill a part-time, associated faculty position in the PsyD department beginning Fall 2025. This faculty member will contribute to the PsyD program through teaching, supervising research, and mentoring students. We are seeking candidates with expertise in clinical skills, assessment, research methods, or other relevant areas of psychology.

Responsibilities

• Teach at least one class per semester, with flexibility to distribute a minimum of 14-18 credits annually across fall, spring, and summer terms based on individual preference.
• Develop and update syllabi to align with accreditation standards and program outcomes.
• Supervise PsyD students in their clinical work as a licensed clinical psychologist, providing mentorship and oversight of clinical competencies.
• Guide doctoral students through the dissertation process.
• Participate in program curriculum revisions.
• Maintain weekly office hours to support student learning and development.
• Attend and contribute to PsyD faculty and committee meetings (approximately twice monthly).
• Participate in PsyD student interviews and PsyD program events.
• Model and uphold ethical, professional, and cultural competencies in alignment with APA accreditation standards and NNU’s mission.
• Foster a supportive learning environment that integrates faith, academic excellence, and professional preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in clinical psychology or a closely related field from an APA-accredited program.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Commitment to upholding ethical, cultural, and professional competencies.
• The university requires that all candidates be Christians (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition). Faculty must be comfortable with the mission and agree to live within the lifestyle values of NNU.

Nice-to-haves

• Successful higher education teaching experience at the doctoral level.
• Expertise in research, including quantitative methods or statistical applications.
• Experience in APA-accredited program development and curriculum alignment.
• Licensure as a psychologist (or eligibility for licensure) in the state of Idaho.
• Experience in clinical supervision and mentoring students in professional development.

Benefits

• Salary will be determined by the educational background and experience of the candidate.
• Full-time faculty receive access to a benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance for employee and family.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending plan.
• Tuition benefits for employee and dependents.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Sabbatical experiences.
• Retirement program.