Adjunct Faculty
Reports to: Dean of Teaching & Learning
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 and Master’s Level Theology & Culture degree programs for the 2023-2024 academic year.
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 following courses for the 2023-2024 year. If you are interested in teaching with us, please submit an application to the adjunct pool.
| Class | Title | Credits | Term | Modality |
| CSL 510 | Human Growth and Development | 3 | Winter | Online or On Campus |
| CSL 511 | Vocational & Occupational Direction | 3 | Fall | Online |
| CSL 512 | Substance Abuse | 3 | Spring | Online |
| CSL 516 | Research & Statistics | 3 | Spring | Online |
| CSL 530 | Internship I | 2 | Fall | Online or On Campus |
| CSL 531 | Internship II | 2 | Winter | Online or On Campus |
| CSL 544 | Assessment, Appraisal, & Diagnosis | 3 | Fall | Online or On Campus |
| IDS 503 | Intersections: Textual Integrations | 1 | Spring | Online or On Campus |
| IDS 504 | Critical Reading Lab | 1 | Fall | Online or On Campus |
| IDS 505 | Contextual Learning Lab | 1 | Winter | Online or On Campus |
| IDS 520 | Listening Lab Part I | 1 | Fall | Online or On Campus |
| IDS 521 | Listening Lab Part II | 1 | Winter | Online or On Campus |
| TCE 537O | Christology in Historical Context | 3 | Winter | Online |
| TCE 541S | Spirit & Trauma | 2 | Winter | On Campus |
| TCE 543O | God, Gender & Sexuality | 2 | Fall | Online |
| TCE 545O | Beauty, Brokenness & the Cross | 2 | Spring | Online |
| TCE 546O | Constructive Theology | 3 | Spring | Onli |
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.
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.