Current Openings

Adjunct Faculty

Reports to: Dean of the Graduate School

Department: Academics

FLSA Category: Contracted, Exempt

Average Hours per Week: Class Dependent

Summary

The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology is hiring for open adjunct faculty positions in our Master’s Level Counseling Psychology degree programs for the 2024-2025 academic year.  We currently have no adjunct positions open for the Master’s Level Theology & Culture degree program.

We are building a creative community that is robustly Christian, deeply questioning, and profoundly human. The ideal candidates will be committed to the interdisciplinary dialogue between theology and psychology, as well as intercultural engagement. 

Relevant Information for Applicants:

  • Seattle School classes take place Mondays through Thursdays during the term, with occasional weekend Intensives. 
  • The current year’s Academic Calendar can be found here.
  • We are looking to fill open adjunct teaching positions for the 2024-2025 academic year. If you are interested in teaching with us in the future, please submit complete application materials via the application process and form below.
  • We are now hiring for these courses:
    • CSL 509 Social and Cultural Diversities (3 credits) | Winter term | online
    • CSL 575 Special Topics: Somatics (2 credits) | Fall, Winter or Spring term | on campus or online

Essential Functions

  • Support student learning through strong course design, active learning pedagogy, assessment of student work, and alignment of course and program learning outcomes
  • Support student learning and development by providing advising opportunities for students in current courses and providing vocational advising as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Specifics are dependent upon related course and discipline
  • Master’s Degree required, Ph.D. preferred
  • Experience teaching or facilitating classes and seminars required, online teaching experience preferred
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people
  • A commitment to collaborate with faculty, instructional team, and students
  • Ability to incorporate the school’s Christian, integrative, and intercultural distinctives into teaching and service
  • Familiarity and appreciation for the mission and values of The Seattle School

Compensation & Benefits

The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology provides competitive compensation and benefits. For this part-time contract position compensation is determined based on experience and education level.

Application Process

To apply please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, letter of interest, and any sample works via a Google Form submission. All employees of The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology are required to complete our criminal background check and Statement of Faith, as well as adhere to our Dual Relationship Policy, which prohibits instructors who are also mental health clinicians from serving as counselor, clinical supervisor, or consultant to any students currently enrolled in any of our graduate school programs.

Due to tax and employment laws, we are unable to hire in all states. Eligibility for hiring may be dependent on the candidates’ residency in states and municipalities where we currently have payroll open.

Employment Application [PDF]

About the Employer

Established in 1997, The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology resides in the heart of the Belltown neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. The Seattle School offers three interdisciplinary graduate programs: M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Master of Divinity, and M.A. in Theology & Culture. Focused on a transformational education through deep relationality, the school is committed to train people to be competent in the study of text, soul, and culture in order to serve God and neighbor through transforming relationships. Employees at The Seattle School strive to hold the capacity to see relationally and to see each other beyond social categories, allowing room for the complexity and nuance that is asked of us to live as the global body of Christ.

Federal employment non-discrimination rules preserve the freedom of faith-based organizations to hire according to faith. State and local employment civil rights laws include a similar exemption for faith-based organizations such as The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology.