Introduction

The primary mission of the Psychology Department is to engage students in the study of the many aspects of psychological life—individual, bodily, interpersonal, ethical, social, and cultural – using reflective and empirical methods.

The faculty is committed to fulfilling this mission through effective teaching and by providing hands-on experience both in the classroom and in the community.  The faculty brings a broad range of perspectives and practical experience to their teaching.   They are grounded in the theory and practice of clinical work as well as in quantitative and qualitative research. They bring a range of perspectives to their teaching, including humanistic and phenomenological (systematic study of experienced meaning), depth psychology (interpreting the “hidden” aspects of personal life and their origin in childhood), social (emphasis on interpersonal life), behavioral (scientific observation of human behavior) and cognitive (learning and memory).  The faculty also draws upon perspectives and material from other disciplines such as literature, philosophy, history, and other social sciences in their teaching.
 
Offerings include courses that are standard in any department (e.g., developmental, abnormal, social, and research methods) as well as courses that focus on important but often-neglected areas (e.g., forgiveness, gender, political and ecological issues, health, existential-phenomenology, multicultural counseling, and creativity).

Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology—Tenure Track

We are seeking applicants for a tenure track position beginning fall 2010. The successful candidate will be grounded in phenomenology and existentialism as it applies to therapeutic psychology and research. The position includes teaching undergraduate qualitative research methods, some required graduate courses, potential clinical supervision of second year graduate students, and teaching other graduate or undergraduate courses as needed. Faculty members are also responsible for student academic advising. Prospective applicants must have a PhD, a record of research and teaching, an interdisciplinary perspective, a commitment to the liberal arts tradition and an appreciation of both qualitative and quantitative methods.

The psychology faculty represent a variety of theoretical perspectives, including both mainstream and phenomenological traditions.  The graduate (MA) program is distinctive in its phenomenological orientation, interdisciplinary emphasis, dialogue across perspectives, and its concern for providing a solid foundation for therapeutic practice.

Assistant Professor, Neuropsychology, Biopsychology or Physiological Psychology—Tenure Track

We are also seeking applicants for a tenure-track position in our undergraduate program beginning Fall 2010.  The successful candidate will have an expertise in physiological psychology, biopsychology or neuropsychology (behavioral or clinical), will teach sections of our statistics & research methods and introductory psychology, and will have the opportunity to develop and offer courses in his/her area of expertise. S/he will be actively involved in mentoring student research, academic advising and expanding our Bachelor of Science degree. Nationally respected neighboring health and research institutions offer opportunities for collaborative efforts and other on-campus departments are eager to engage in interdisciplinary work. Prospective applicants must have a Ph.D., a record of teaching and research, an interdisciplinary perspective, a commitment to the liberal arts tradition, and an appreciation of both qualitative and quantitative methods.

Housed in the College of Arts & Sciences, the department represents a variety of theoretical perspectives, is active in promoting undergraduate research and has strong Honors and internship programs.

Seattle University, founded in 1891, continues a more than four hundred and fifty year tradition of Jesuit Catholic higher education. The University’s Jesuit Catholic ideals underscore its commitment to the centrality of teaching, learning and scholarship, of values-based education grounded in the Jesuit and Catholic traditions, of service and social justice, of lifelong learning, and of educating the whole person. Located in the heart of dynamic Seattle, the University enrolls approximately 7,600 undergraduate and graduate students in eight colleges and schools. Students enjoy a university ethos characterized by small classes, individualized faculty attention, a strong sense of community, a commitment to diversity, and an outstanding faculty.

Seattle University is an equal opportunity employer.

If interested in either position, please email Dr. Kathleen La Voy, Chair, Department of Psychology, Seattle University (psychology@seattleu.edu) to request a preliminary application.  The preliminary application is due in our office by 01 October 2009.  Those who are asked to submit a completed application will be notified by 01 November 2009 and final applications are due in our office by 10 December 2009.