Job Seekers

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Utah Valley University invites qualified individuals to apply for a tenure-track position as an assistant professor of marriage and family therapy starting August 1, 2024.  
 
 Workload expectations will be comprised of teaching (80%), research (10%), and institutional service (10%). The position carries a teaching load of 24 credit hours or their equivalent per academic year, typically 12 credits per semester (4/4). Additional instruction, supervision, and service to the program may be requested during summer semesters to support student program completion. The appointee will design and teach MFT graduate courses, and other courses as the department requires. Instruction may be face-to-face, online, or hybrid formats as assigned.
 
This position is an opportunity to play an essential role in a developing program. The appointee will collaborate in developing and establishing activities, processes, resources, and policies that support student development of clinical knowledge and skill, and program achievement of outcomes and goals. The appointee will create a student-oriented approach to academics; plan, develop, and follow an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught; prepare, maintain and improve instructional materials; supervise individuals and groups in practicum classes; evaluate instruction and learning by means of written, oral, practical, and performance tests; assist in recruitment, advisement, and clinical placement of students; recommend students for advancement and graduation; maintain and submit accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up; establish and maintain office hours and advise students as needed; assist advisor, program director, department chairperson, faculty, and department staff in maintaining an effective program, serve on committees, and attend meetings as required. The appointee will participate collaboratively and professionally with other faculty and staff to promote the general well-being of the department and college/school, and collective interest of its staff and student body; and seek to fulfill the missions of the MFT program and Utah Valley University.
 
 We welcome diverse perspectives and seek to provide an atmosphere of respect, safety and inclusion in our program. The candidate is expected to demonstrate a commitment to ethical practice, teaching excellence, and to teaching diverse learners and modeling inclusive practices. Applicants from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.  

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited institution with a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy or a doctorate from an accredited institution in a related discipline, AND an awarded license in MFT with a minimum of two years post-masters clinical experience, AND experience teaching at a post-secondary education institution as indicated on the curriculum vitae.
 
Knowledge and skill in current instructional theories, strategies, techniques, and discipline content. Ability to teach two of the following: Systemic Assessment and Diagnosis, Research Methods, Ethics, Couple, Group, Individual, or Family Therapy, Early Development, Adult Development. Evidence of potential for scholarly/creative work consistent with the mission of a teaching university.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience as a faculty member or administrator in a marriage and family therapy program. Experience teaching or learning in an online or hybrid environment.