Temporary Faculty Pool, Marital & Family Therapy

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Dominguez Hills
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Health Professionals, Temporary, Time Varies, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Temporary Faculty Pool
Department of Marital and Family Therapy
College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing

Position Description

The Department of Marital and Family Therapy at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized applicants for a pool of temporary part-time teaching appointments.

At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that include every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University's Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

Department of Marital and Family Therapy

The Department of Marital & Family Therapy at CSU Dominguez Hills offers the Masters of Science Degree in Marital & Family Therapy. It is a 64 unit program that is both academic and clinical in its emphasis. This program is accredited by the Western Association of Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and meets the educational requirements for MFT licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).

It is intended for students who wish to prepare for MFT internships and licensure after graduation.

Mission

The mission of the Marital & Family Therapy Department is to teach, train and encourage therapists in MFT theory and practice. The goals of the program are to provide all coursework, practica and fieldwork experiences needed to produce analytical, effective, responsive, prudent, and culturally competent family therapists.

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled based on student enrollment and authorized funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.

Responsibilities

The adjunct professor in the MFT Department must prepare syllabi, course objectives, reports for accreditation, and other department surveys before department deadlines. This adjunct must be prepared to communicate regularly with the department and the students throughout the semester. This adjunct must be able to communicate effectively to students with diverse learning needs and styles. Adjunct professors must participate in departmental meetings during the semester.

Faculty do not get to choose but must be prepared to teach the class in-person and on-campus. The mode of teaching is decided by the program and the university.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Marital & Family Therapy or Licensed Professional Counselor.
• Licensure or License Eligible in the area of Marital & Family Therapy or Licensed Professional Counselor or Psychology in the State of California.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or Psy.
  
  D. in Marital & Family Therapy or Psychology with an emphasis in Marital & Family Therapy to teach graduate level courses (500 level).
• Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching to students from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.
• For Fieldwork professors, the program prefers the instructor to be an AAMFT Approved Supervisor or soon-to-be approved AAMFT Supervisor.

Employment Requirement

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.

Salary and Benefit Information

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying…