Employment

Applications are invited for the open rank position of full-time Core Faculty, serving in both the “hybrid” (part online, part residential) and online tracks of the MA/PhD Specialization in Jungian and Archetypal Studies, at Pacifica Graduate Institute, effective September 1, 2026.

Pacifica Graduate Institute is an accredited graduate school offering degree programs in the fields of psychology and the humanities. We are located in the foothills of the Los Padres National Forest, just miles from the Pacific Ocean, and ten miles south of Santa Barbara, California. This is a full-time, remote position; however, candidates will be required to travel to campus four or more times each year for in-personal residential sessions.

Pacifica is committed to providing an open, fair, inclusive, non-discriminatory environment for all individuals across differences of race, religion, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socio-economic status, ethnicity, age, physical ability, and medical condition. Applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S.

About the Program 

This innovative specialization within Pacifica’s MA/PhD graduate program in depth psychology, is primarily grounded in the work of Carl Gustav Jung and James Hillman. It is concerned with approaches to the psyche that promote healing, transformation, spirituality, creative self-expression, a deep understanding of human nature, and the development of consciousness. Not a clinical training program, it focuses on scholarship in depth psychology and its application to multiple disciplines and aspects of human experience. Engagement in transformative depth psychological approaches to individual, collective, cultural, and ecological concerns is central to the curriculum.

The candidate for this position will be teaching and performing administrative functions in the Jungian and Archetypal Studies specialization. We offer both a hybrid track, with once-a-quarter residential sessions augmented with online learning, and a wholly online track, with teaching taking place exclusively via our learning management system and video conferencing.

Job Description

The candidate for this position will teach MA/PhD courses, serve on dissertation committees, and perform administrative functions in the DJA/DJO program. Going forward, the candidate must be willing to serve as program Chair or Co-chair and/or perform other administrative roles, as needed.

The Jungian and Archetypal Studies program is seeking applicants who can teach a range of courses across the curriculum, including research courses. For individual course descriptions please visit the program website:

M.A./Ph.D. in Depth Psychology with Specialization in Jungian and Archetypal Studies (Hybrid-DJA & Fully Online-DJO)

Minimum Qualifications 

• D. in psychology, religious studies, mythological studies, or related interdisciplinary fields. Doctorate must be completed by start date of September 1, 2026.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate or preferably graduate level.
• Record of publications in the field (books, articles) and active research profile (e.g., conference participation and presentations, public lectures).
• Expertise in depth psychological theories and practices (especially Jungian, post-Jungian, and archetypal), and qualitative research traditions (especially hermeneutic and phenomenological).
• Demonstrated ability to teach online and competence with information technology.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable environment for all students, embracing a diversity of backgrounds, identities, and viewpoints.
• Deep commitment to Pacifica’s mission to “tend the soul in and of the world” and to nourishing the ongoing evolution of Jungian and archetypal psychology.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience serving on graduate-level dissertation committees and ability to supervise graduate research.
• Ability to teach dissertation development research courses. Priority will be given to applicants with strength in this area.
• Interest in and experience of curriculum design and development.
• Experience performing administrative duties in graduate education, such as applicant file reviews and interviews, open house/admissions events, and capstone exam coordination.

Compensation

• Salary is commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

Please visit our website to familiarize yourself with the DJA/DJO program.

Please submit the following:

• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• recent publication (such as an article, book chapter, or book extract)
• 2-page statement including the following: teaching philosophy (with examples of implementation), research interests, DJA/DJO courses you would be qualified to teach, and your experience working with students of diverse backgrounds
• contact information for three academic references

If you have questions about the application process, please contact Human Resources (hr@pacifica.edu)

Send applications via email by May 31, 2026 to:

Department of Human Resources

Pacifica Graduate Institute

249 Lambert Road

Carpinteria, CA 93013

hr@pacifica.edu

Academic Year: 2026-2027
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Department: Counseling Psychology
Supervisor: Chair/Provost
Status: regular, full-time, exempt
Salary Range $85,000 – $89,000

Class Concept
The Counseling Psychology Department at Pacifica Graduate Institute is comprised of two depth psychologically focused graduate degree programs, an MA and a PsyD, centered on the preparation of students for licensure as an LMFT and/or LPCC (MA program) or as a Psychologist (PsyD program). The department values a collegial and interpersonal approach to teaching and learning, with a focus on pursuit of licensure and students’ professionalization, where faculty, staff, and students work collaboratively to support student success.

The candidate for a core faculty role will be a fully licensed clinician with a passion for teaching, student support, and participating in collaborative department and institutional pedagogical work from a depth psychological lens. Contracting for the role will begin in September 2026. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, CV, and three letters of recommendation electronically to hr@pacifica.edu.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT

• Attend all departmental meetings, including:
1. Quarterly Faculty & Staff Council Meetings
2. Quarterly Department Management Council Meetings
3. Department Trainings, Gatherings, and Retreats
• Attend departmental student events, including:
1. Student Orientations in Fall Quarter, and as directed in other quarters
2. Closing Dinners for all cohorts
3. Summer Barbeque events for all cohorts
4. Thesis Presentation Day
5. Dissertation defenses for committees on which core faculty member serves.
• Contribute to departmental planning and evaluation activities, including curriculum review, faculty search, program evaluation processes, creation and revision of departmental documents.
• Faculty must be able to come to campus for academic sessions, community events, and faculty related meetings.

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT

• Attend Commencement ceremonies
• Attend institutional events and gatherings as directed
• Participate in institutional faculty governance and committee work as directed

TEACHING

• Teach the equivalent of 18 units per year in the MA and/or PsyD Counseling Psychology programs (unit release may be accounted for in addendum contracts).
• Support departmental development of curriculum and pedagogy in the MA and/or PsyD Counseling Psychology programs.
• Provide substantive feedback on student papers, providing written feedback throughout the paper and at its end, including a written assessment and justification of the final grade. If a TA is utilized, it is the faculty member’s responsibility to review the TA’s work and ensure that they support comments and final grade.
• Prepare and submit all course materials in established timeframe, including course syllabi, reading list (with clarity on sources and editions), online content creation/review, and back-up plans for coursework to fulfill emergency planning needs.
• Incorporate cross-cultural perspectives and address relevant issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the treatment of course subject matter.

ADMISSIONS ACTIVITIES

• Participate in 2 program breakout information sessions for the MA and/or PsyD Counseling Psychology programs at Pacifica Experience Days each year.
• Participate in 3 months of admissions file review for the Counseling Department each year.
• Participate in 4 scheduled Interview Days for the Counseling Department each year.
• Support departmental admissions processes and developments.

STUDENT SUPPORT

• Respond to all student inquiries within 72 hours, per the Student and Faculty Handbooks
• Be available for student meetings during all academic sessions.
• Post office hours which are the equivalent of one day per week, during which time students may meet in person or electronically.
• Serve as faculty mentor to students as assigned by Department Chair. Reach out to advisees and proactively assist them in completing the program in a quality way, making certain that they understand PGI policies and abide by them.

STUDENT REVIEW & EXAMINATIONS

• Administer 10 Oral Examinations for the MA Counseling Psychology Program OR 10 Comprehensive Examinations for the PsyD Counseling Psychology Program
• Administer Annual Assessments to PsyD Counseling Psychology students as assigned by Department Chair.

STUDENT RESEARCH

• Serve as Portfolio Thesis Advisor for 10 MA Counseling Psychology program students OR provide 10 PsyD Counseling Psychology dissertation commitments (a commitment equals one chair appointment or two reader appointments) OR an equivalent combination across the two program.

ASSESSMENT & ACCREDITATION

• Support departmental assessment and accreditation activities as directed.
• Abide by all BBS (LMFT and LPCC) and BOP (Licensed Psychologist) guidelines and regulations.
• Participate in WSCUC visit and reporting activities as directed.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Maintain active LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or Psychologist licensure.
• Report any concerns or infractions regarding professional licensure to Department Chair immediately.
• Participate in research, writing, publication, and continuing education activities.

INSTITUTIONAL CITIZENSHIP

• Claim one’s fair share of the collective work of the academic unit as a fully engaged faculty citizen of the Institute.
• Use one’s professional agency to enhance the effectiveness of colleagues within and across the academic program(s) to achieve the work of the unit and institutional health.
• Participate in Chair-directed activities required to create, maintain, and improve the infrastructure that sustains the program and the institute as an effective social institution.

The preceding duties and responsibilities are subject to review and possible revision in conjunction with the annual evaluation process.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence and data; strong organizational, administrative, and time-management skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to identify issues and creatively problem-solve on a variety of issues; effective presentation and interpersonal skills; strong ability to exercise sound and experienced judgment based on a thorough knowledge; and ability to engender respect from staff.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Psy.D., Ed.D., or Ph.D. in related discipline required for the doctoral program; minimum M.A. (doctoral degree preferred), in related discipline for the master’s program.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Current active licensure required as an LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or Psychologist.

LANGUAGE AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to read, write, speak, and receive instruction in English. Intermediate math required.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to mediate and resolve issues; ability to determine issues and creatively problem-solve; ability to engage other departments in meaningful dialogue and articulate issues faced by the department; and ability to analyze the complex and make simple.

COMPUTER SKILLS
PC literate; MS Office (including Word and Excel).
General Office equipment.
PowerCampus experience preferred.
D2L experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. Sometimes required to sit, climb and/or balance and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Close- and long-range vision and ability to lift 20 lbs.

MISSION
Contributes to personal, cultural, and planetary concerns of this era through individual and/or collective activities and shepherd’s students in attainment of their educational goals.

Supplemental Information
Pacifica Graduate Institute is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by nondiscrimination policy.

Job Title:           Accounting Manager

Department:    Business Office

Supervisor:       Controller

Direct Reports: Business Office Staff

Status:               Regular, Full-time, |Exempt

Salary Range:   $86,000 – $96,000 DOE

Location:           Hybrid preferred; remote considered for the right candidate.

SUMMARY

Position directs and supervises the timely, confidential, and accurate functions of financial statement preparation, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, GAAP audit process from start to finish, AP, student billings, federal funds, compliance, ESOP and 401(k) administration. The Accounting Manager is responsible for the integrity of all accounting systems and ensures that all procedures and policies maintain excellent internal control and separation of duties to minimize opportunities for fraud and other abuses. The Accounting Manager is responsible for training all direct reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN SUPERVISING

• Preparation of all client participation audit schedules.
• Preparation of compliance worksheet for bank covenants and DOE compliance (e.g. 90/10 testing)
• Reconciliation of all bank accounts and monitoring cash balances to optimize investment earnings.
• Reconciliation and monitoring of Federal funds by coordinating with the Financial Aid Office.
• Accurate recording of semi-monthly payroll to the general ledger.
• Transmission of 401k employee deductions, loan payments, and employer matching contributions.
• Reconciliation of all 401k contributions to provider’s balances.
• Preparation of annual 401(k) and ESOP census.
• Administration of credit card use by all employee/holders.
• Preparation and electronic submission of 1099’s and 1098-T’s.
• Workers’ Compensation reports and assist with audits.
• Preparation of state sales tax returns.
• Preparation of occupancy tax returns
• Application of financial aid disbursements to student accounts and the calculation of refunds.
• The formation of the annual budget and the preparation of monthly budget variances.
• Administration of all merchant credit card accounts.
• Reconciliation of general ledger accounts monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Participate in committee work and execute special projects as assigned.
• Interpret policies and recommend changes as warranted
• Work within existing policies and procedures with interpretation sometimes necessary

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Ability to effectively collaborate with multiple internal departments and external partners.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to respond professionally to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision and exercise sound judgment when addressing issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze practical situations involving multiple variables.
• Ability to interpret and follow instructions provided in written, verbal, diagrammatic, or schedule formats.
• Ability to apply established policies, regulations, and procedures while proactively identifying potential issues and working toward effective solutions.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and receive instruction in English.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance
• 7-10 years’ experience with general ledger posting & reconciliation
• 7-10 years progressively responsible accounting experience
• Knowledge of Financial Aid Title IV regulations
• Knowledge of 401(k)’s and ESOP’s
• MS Office (including Word and Advanced Excel)
• ReportSmith
• Exacct (AUL)
• Sage MAS 90 ERP
• PowerCampus preferred
• ADP software preferred