Assistant Professor, Psychology

Position Description

Position Description

The Department of Psychology at Seattle University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position from candidates with a familiarity and appreciation of Humanistic and/or Existential-Phenomenological Clinical Psychology beginning August,  2027.

The Master of Arts in Psychology (MAP) program seeks candidates with experience in clinical teaching, mentorship, and practice, and a demonstrated commitment to work with diverse and/or underserved communities. Candidates should possess knowledge and skills in critical psychology and humanistic theory and practice. Ideally, the candidate has research or scholarly interests in multicultural psychology and therapy in diverse social contexts and/or community-based engagement and programming in mental health care. 

The responsibilities of the position will include teaching in Seattle University’s clinically focused graduate psychology program and some teaching in its undergraduate psychology program. The new faculty member will be expected to advance a program of ongoing research and scholarship. They will provide service to the graduate program, department, college, and university.  They will assist with the graduate program’s admissions process, with student advising and mentorship, and curriculum development and assessment. The candidate will also have the opportunity to develop classes and teach in their areas of interest and specialization.

The Master of Arts in Psychology (MAP) program is grounded in phenomenological and human sciences approaches to clinical training. The broader Psychology Department embraces a variety of theoretical perspectives, including human science, natural science, and social scientific approaches to understanding human experience.  We strongly value dialogue, collegiality, and collaboration across these perspectives, as well as across disciplines of the social sciences and humanities.

Qualifications

A doctoral degree in Psychology by August 2027.

The Department of Psychology is committed to anti-racism through fostering inclusive and equitable practices, honoring lived experiences of community members we seek to work with, and promoting diversity in our curriculum and pedagogical choices.  We continue our ongoing work to advance goals of equity and inclusion, guided by our Lift SU, our University inclusive excellence action plan (https://www.seattleu.edu/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion/lift-su-our-action-plan/). We encourage applicants to apply whose work, lived experience, and/or interests align with these commitments.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit applications online at www.seattleu.edu/careers, including a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research, and statement describing how you understand the role of humanistic/human science traditions in clinical training. Please also include the names and contact information of three references (letters may be solicited upon submission of application). Application review will begin November 15, 2026. Open until filled.

In your cover letter explain how you understand, embody, and would contribute to each of the following at Seattle University. Please dedicate one paragraph to each prompt:

• Our 5-year Strategic Plan, Reigniting Our Strategic Directions;
• Our Mission as a Jesuit and Catholic University;
• Our commitment to DEI and Inclusive Academic Excellence;
• Our focus on pedagogy, scholarship, service, and institution building; and
• Our faculty members’ role as Teacher-Scholars.

Founded in 1891, Seattle University is a Jesuit Catholic university located on a beautiful campus of more than 50 acres in the dynamic heart of Seattle. Our diverse and driven population is made up of more than 7,200 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools and colleges. Seattle University is an equal opportunity employer.

In support of its pursuit of academic and scholarly excellence, Seattle University is committed to creating a diverse community of students, faculty and staff that is dedicated to the fundamental principles of equal opportunity and treatment in education and employment regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The university encourages applications from, and nominations of, individuals who will further enrich the diversity of our educational community.

Compensation at a Glance:

$74,000 - $77,500

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting.  The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.  Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.

Benefits at a Glance

Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person.  Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs.  Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage.  Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% non elective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%.  You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events.  Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, and paid sick leave.  For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/