Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology

Assistant Professor Positions in Clinical Psychology

The Department of Clinical Psychology at Seattle Pacific University invites applications for one to two non-tenure track faculty positions at the rank of assistant professor in the APA-accredited Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program. These are full-time positions starting September 1, 2027, 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.

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.

Major responsibilities include 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, and taking on administrative assignments and service within the department, CANS, and the university.

What You Bring:

• Earned doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Completion of an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, and work effectively with students and colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Personal commitment to Christian faith, enthusiasm about supporting SPU's mission, alignment with the University's Statement of Faith, and willingness to accept the lifestyle standards of the Christian community.

Preferred qualifications:

• Postdoctoral training or other advanced preparation in research and/or a clinical specialty is preferred.
• A record of scholarly publication and evidence of, or potential for, externally funded research also preferred.
• Experience and interest in teaching graduate level statistics is preferred.
• Psychology license in the State of Washington or eligibility for licensure.

Compensation and Benefits:

Anticipated hiring range: Starts at $84,000 up to $92,600 for highly experienced candidates hired at an advanced faculty rank.

Faculty salaries at Seattle Pacific University are based on nationally-normed, regionally-adjusted, and discipline-specific data from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR). Specific salary offers will be determined by level of education and years of relevant experience. All open faculty positions subject to final funding approvals.

SPU offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families. Benefits currently include healthcare coverage, retirement benefits, health savings account contributions for eligible employees, tuition benefits for employees and qualified dependents, and other programs that support employee well-being and professional success. Benefit plans and eligibility are subject to change and will be provided at the time of hire.

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Jenny Lee Vaydich, PhD

Associate Professor & Chair, Research Psychology (MS) and Clinical Psychology (PhD)

School of Psychology, Family, & Community

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Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Only applications received through the online portal will be considered. The application package requires:

• Fully completing the SPU faculty application questionnaire. The application questionnaire includes:
• A faith statement of approximately one page
• A teaching philosophy statement of approximately one page
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• A narrative of research trajectory
• Additional supporting materials may be submitted when available, such as a representative syllabus, teaching evaluations, or recent publications

The above documents are uploaded in the same place as the resume, at the beginning of the application process. You may return/back page to the upload space as long as the application has not been submitted.

• References upon request