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Founding Program Director, Baylor MFT Program
Baylor University
Application
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Posted: 02-Jul-25
Location: Waco, Texas
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Academic / Research
Academic/Faculty
Sector:
College / University
Preferred Education:
Masters
Additional Information:
Hybrid/Remote is allowed.
Internal Number: 168883
Baylor University seeks to fill the following faculty position in the Department of Human Sciences and Design: Marriage and Family Therapy Program Director for the new hybrid MFT program. The inaugural Program Director will serve as a visionary, academic, and operational leader by providing administrative oversight for all aspects of the program’s development and implementation. The Program Director will serve as a mentor to faculty in the areas of teaching, clinical practice, research, and service, creating a collaborative and team-oriented environment that emphasizes a commitment to continuous program improvement. This is a full-time, 12-month clinical-track faculty appointment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and refine a collaborative mission and related goals for the Program
Direct all operations and strategic planning for the MFT program
Demonstrate effective leadership and management of the program
Establish, refine, and oversee the implementation of program policies and procedures consistent with COAMFTE accreditation standards, including those necessary for ongoing programmatic assessment
Pursue accreditation through COAMFTE and maintain compliance
Coordinate faculty and staff recruitment
Assist the Department Chair with supervision of the Clinical Faculty, Affiliate Faculty, and Staff supporting the Program
Collaborate with department and college leadership on budget development and management
Oversee the development, implementation, on-going refinements, and assessment of the Program’s curriculum
Collaborate with appropriate university support services regarding admissions policies and marketing of the MFT program
Direct the admissions process for the MFT program
Engage in teaching, scholarship, and service that aligns with the University’s distinctive Christian mission and positions the Program as a leader in MFT education
Contribute to the advancement of the profession through active participation and leadership in professional activities
Attend Program, Department, and College meetings, events, and immersions (Please Note: Although the position is remote, it requires periodic travel to Baylor’s campus in Waco, Texas.)
Required qualifications:
Terminal degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and licensure (or eligibility for licensure) as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Texas.
Hold current licensure and supervisory credentials.
Demonstrate a minimum of three years of MFT program teaching experience and relevant clinical practice; five years experience and practice preferred.
Preferred qualifications:
Recent experience as an online or hybrid MFT program director or assistant program director.
Previous experience in academic strategic planning, curriculum development, faculty and student recruitment and retention, program assessment, accreditation processes, and budget and resource management.
Experience managing faculty at distant locations and the ability to effectively manage teams.