Seattle Pacific University
Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology
Main Campus, USA · Full-time
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About the role
- Seattle Pacific University seeks an enthusiastic educator ready to join in SPU's mission in the Department of Psychology.
- We need a full-time, non-tenure track role beginning September 1, 2026.
Requirements
- The area of expertise is open, with preference for candidates in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, or those able to teach a range of Methods and Statistics courses.
- Education: Ph.D. in Psychology (ABD considered).
- Teaching: Evidence of successful undergraduate teaching and the ability to deliver courses across the curriculum-especially Methods/Statistics -and within your specialization.
- Scholarship: A clear research plan and emerging record of scholarly productivity appropriate to career stage.
- Professional Skills: Strong communication, collegiality, and a student-centered approach to advising and mentoring.
- Mission Alignment: A personal commitment to Christian faith, enthusiasm for supporting SPU's mission, alignment with the University's Statement of Faith, and willingness to uphold the lifestyle standards of our Christian community.
- Community Engagement: Demonstrated ability to engage a wide range of perspectives and experiences in teaching and mentoring, contributing to a learning community where differences are explored with humility and care.
- Faculty salaries are determined using nationally-normed, regionally-adjusted, discipline-specific CUPA-HR data and based on education and relevant experience.
- Benefits: SPU pays premiums for medical, dental, and vision for the full time employee
- provides generous HSA contributions (as eligible)
- contributes 7% to a retirement account with immediate vesting (as eligible)
Skills
- Strong communication, collegiality, and a student-centered approach to advising and mentoring.
- Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: Starting at: $71,000 depending on education/experience
Compensation
- Salary: Starting at: $71,000 depending on education/experience
Company info
- We look froward to hearing how your unique talents, skills, and passions will make a difference in the lives of our students at Seattle Pacific University.
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