Adjunct Instructor of Research Psychology and Statistics

Position Details

Position Summary

Teach online, graduate courses as part of the MS in Data Analysis and Research Psychology program. This program is offered online, and work can be completed remotely. Courses include quantitative designs, qualitative designs, and advanced statistics (Regression, ANOVA, and Psychometrics) in SPSS.

Essential Functions

1. Teach online courses as contracted; each course session is 8 weeks in length.
2. Establish regular communication with students when the course is active; including answering emails and scheduling virtual appointments or phone calls when requested.
3. Grade assignments in a timely manner and provide a final course grade for each student in keeping with University policies and practices.
4. Demonstrate compassion and care for each student, genuine humility, and professional decorum.

Qualifications

1. Holds an appropriate doctoral degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Has professional experience and expertise in research design and statistical analysis.
3. Preferred experience in teaching at the college or university level or an interest and willingness to learn the skills to become an excellent teacher.
4. Possesses a deep, personal commitment to Jesus Christ and to the Spirit-filled life.
5. Demonstrates a commitment to the integration of faith and learning.
6. Committed to establishing positive relationships with students, faculty, university staff, and the general constituency of the University.

Compensation

Instructor receives $1,030 per credit (most classes are 3 credits).

Application Requirements

An interested candidate should submit the following documents:

1. Letter of interest
2. Curriculum vitae
3. A brief narrative describing the candidate’s personal Christian faith, practice, and current local church affiliation.

Please email documents to:

Dr. Rachel Partsch
Faculty Lead for the MS in Data Analysis and Research Psychology
rachel.partsch@northwestu.edu

Search procedures will be closed, when a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified. Applicants are urged to provide sufficient information, so that the application file may be considered complete at the end of the search period.

Northwest University

Northwest University is a Christian coeducational undergraduate and graduate institution, related to the Assemblies of God, offering baccalaureate and master's, and doctoral level education. The sixty-acre campus is located in Kirkland, Washington, just ten miles from downtown Seattle. The campus is an ideal setting for study, recreation, and inspiration and is centrally located and convenient to industry, business, and commercial activities.

Mission Statement

We, the people of Northwest University, carry the call of God by continually building a learning community dedicated to spiritual vitality, academic excellence, and empowered engagement with human need.

In addition, all faculty members at Northwest University must subscribe to our Statement of Faith.

Accreditation

Northwest University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (regional). The University is endorsed by the Commission on Christian Higher Education of the Assemblies of God and the Association of Christian Schools International. The University holds membership in the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities.

Northwest University's College of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Buntain College of Nursing’s baccalaureate degree is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. In addition, the College of Nursing has received approval from the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. The University is also approved by the Board of Education and Superintendent of Public Instruction of the State of Washington to prepare elementary and secondary education teachers and recommend for certification. It is a member of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Northwest University's doctoral program in counseling psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).

The University is approved by the Federal and State Governments for student aid programs and for the training of international students. Selected programs of study are approved by a Washington State Approving Agency for enrollment of those eligible for benefits under Title 38 and Title 10, U.S. Code and by Washington State for training in Vocational Rehabilitation. It is listed in the current bulletin, "Accredited Higher Education Institutions," published by the U.S. Office of Education.

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