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Whitworth University seeks a dedicated faculty member to join our Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program as a non-tenured, open-rank professor. This role involves teaching graduate-level MFT courses, supervising practicum and internship students, and mentoring students throughout their academic journeys. The professor will actively engage in the oversight of students’ academic progress, including creating growth plans when necessary and serving on thesis committees.

Responsibilities extend to contributing to the strategic direction and accreditation of the MFT program, serving on the program’s Advisory Board, and implementing assessment plans. This faculty member will also be involved in student recruitment, admissions committee work, and participate in departmental activities, including faculty assemblies, professional development events, and committee assignments.

Candidates are expected to engage in scholarly activities, maintaining an active presence in professional associations at the state, regional, and national levels. This role requires a commitment to upholding Whitworth’s mission of academic excellence, faith integration, and service.

Application materials will be received until the position is filled. Initial screening of applicants will begin immediately.

• Teach graduate Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) courses and other courses in the graduate programs as needed.


• Supervise practicum and internship students in the Marriage and Family Therapy program, the MFT Center, and mentor graduate students.


• Monitor the academic progress of students.


• Develop student growth plans as needed.


• Serve on thesis committees.


• Serve on the Marriage and Family Therapy Advisory Board.


• Assist in ensuring that the MFT program complies with accreditation standards.


• Help oversee the implementation of the MFT assessment plan.


• Attend state/national meetings related to the MFT program as needed.


• Assist with student recruitment for the MFT program.


• Serves on MFT admissions committee, participates in departmental activities and governance (i.e., Attend faculty assemblies, professional development days, retreats, committees, and advising.)


• Active involvement in appropriate professional and scholarly activities including research, participation in state, regional, and national professional associations.

Additional responsibilities include participation in departmental activities and governance, professional and research activities, attending state, regional, and national professional association meetings; attending faculty assemblies, development days, and retreats, serving on committees, and advising.

• Earned Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or closely related clinical field. (ABD candidates with an anticipated graduation date before July 2025 will be considered). 


• Must hold current licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or meet the eligibility criteria to obtain LMFT licensure.


• Clinical Fellow status with American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), and Approved Supervisor status with AAMFT (supervisor candidates will be considered).


• University level teaching experience desirable.


• A minimum of three years of experience as an MFT.


• Experience providing clinical supervision.


• Familiarity with integration of technology in education.


• A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith and learning.


• Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communications across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.


• A commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.


• A commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth University as a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church.


• Employment offer is contingent on a successful background check, including education verification.


• Knowledge of, and successful experience working with university graduate programs.


• Demonstrated growth in cultural competence, awareness of societal and structural inequities and proven experience in effectively establishing relationships and positive communications with students and other constituents across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, varying abilities, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, class, or religious perspectives.


• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, developing consensus toward common goals or policies.

Salary Information
Assistant/Associate Professor, Marriage and Family Therapy
Term: 10 months (academic year + 1 month summer)
Assistant Professor Salary: $66,191
Commensurate with years of credited service. 1.75% increase to the minimum salary is granted for each year of credited service at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Associate Professor salary: $72,810
Commensurate with years of credited service. 1.75% increase to the minimum salary is granted for each year of credited service at the rank of Associate Professor. 

Candidates will be asked to submit the following to complete their application:

• a letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position and interest in teaching at a Christian liberal arts university with an increasingly diverse student body,


• curriculum vitae, 


• graduate and undergraduate transcripts (may be unofficial), 


• your teaching philosophy, 


• a short personal essay describing your personal Christian faith. This essay is intended to be a statement in your own words that will help the committee understand your interest in joining Whitworth’s community of Christian scholars. (Click here for guidance on writing the faith essay),  


• three most recent student feedback surveys,


• names, email addresses, and phone numbers of at least three academic references (one or more additional non-academic references who can speak to your qualifications for the position may also be included). 

A background check, sexual misconduct check, and confirmation of degrees earned will be required of the successful candidate.

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