Assistant/Associate Professor of Graduate Psychology/Director of Clinical Training for PsyD program

Position Summary

The primary function of a full-time, tenure-track graduate faculty member and PsyD Director of Clinical Training, in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, is to provide leadership over the practicum and internship placement and clinical training of doctoral-level graduate students. Additionally, teach graduate psychology courses, guide students in their research activities, participate in academic research, and produce scholarly presentations and publications. Faculty members are also expected to fully participate in university life including committee work and other institutional activities.

Qualifications

1. Ph.D., Ed.D., or Psy.D. in preferably clinical or counseling psychology.
2. Several years of clinical experience and holds a current psychologist license in Washington State (or is license eligible in Washington State).
3. Is involved in ongoing research in psychology and preferably published.
4. Is experienced with supervising doctoral-level practicum and internship students.
5. University-level teaching experience, with documentation of success in teaching.
6. Is committed to establishing and maintaining positive mentoring relationships with a diverse student body.
7. Is committed to establishing and maintaining positive relationships with faculty, staff, and the general constituency of Northwest University.
8. Is committed to diversity, intercultural education, and multicultural psychology, and is committed to communicating the ethos of “psychology, culture, and social justice” for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
9. Is committed to the development of skills in his/her students by advising, coaching, modeling, and direct instruction.
10. Possesses a deep, personal commitment to Jesus Christ, to the Spirit-filled life, and to demonstrating integration of faith and learning.

Compensation

Dependent on education and experience and is based upon the established faculty salary schedule starting at the assistant/associate professor rank.

Application Requirements

For full consideration, please submit the following:

1. Letter of interest
2. Curriculum vitae
3.  A list of three professional references with e-mail and phone contact information
4. Documentation of highest earned graduate degree
5. Documentation of current state license
6. Statement of your understanding of the relationship between the Christian faith and the educational mission of the University
7. A brief narrative describing the candidate’s personal Christian faith, practice, and current local church affiliation

Applications should be submitted by email to Matt Nelson, Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, at matt.nelson@northwestu.edu.

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.