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Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology

Seattle Pacific University  ·  Clinical Psychology  ·  Seattle, WA
Assistant ProfessorPsychology

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Job Description:About the Department of Clinical Psychology: Our Clinical Psychology PhD program trains clinical psychologists through a balanced scientist-practitioner model and a focus on evidence-based practice. We are deeply committed to fostering a community that serve and reflects the full human array of God's kingdom. We intentionally cultivate a learning environment where students develop the skills necessary

for understanding, healing, and reconciliation across differences. In keeping with SPU's values framework we actively examine our curricula, policies, and practices to remove barriers to belonging and ensure all students can flourish. We seek candidates who share our passion for promoting respect, dignity, equitable outcomes, and who are committed to advancing these values in clinical training, research, and service.

You can learn more on CPY's Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data tab on the SPU website. The Department of Clinical Psychology at Seattle Pacific University invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor in the APA-accredited Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program. This is a full-time position starting September 1, 2026, with a possibility of moving to tenure-track in the

future. Exceptional candidates with outstanding qualifications and experience may be considered for an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.Description: We seek an individual to teach doctoral coursework, supervise doctoral student research, and provide clinical consultation and supervision in our APA-accredited Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program. While we welcome applications from any area of specialization

and research expertise in health service psychology, we have immediate needs for individuals who can teach classes in assessment (e.g., cognitive, personality) and foundational clinical skills. We are especially interested in candidates who can teach broadly across our program rather than only in a narrow specialty area and who are attentive to the professional development needs of early-career graduate

students.Responsibilities: Teaching master’s and doctoral courses in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. curriculum.Establishing and maintaining an active program of research.Mentoring and supervising students in research and clinical activities.Providing statistical mentoring for student dissertations.Seeking intramural and/or extramural research funding.Participating in administrative assignments and service within the

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