Assistant Clinical Professor in Couple and Family Therapy​/Human Development and Family Sciences

Position Overview

The Department of Human Sciences in the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University invites candidates to apply for a full-time (12-month) clinical-track assistant professor position in Couple and Family Therapy (CFT) in the Human Development and Family Science Program to complement and extend our accredited CFT PhD and CFT Masters degree programs.

This position will begin in August of 2026. The CFT programs train graduate students to employ foundational and evidence‑based clinical practices in a variety of contexts, including at the OSU CFT Clinic which serves 200‑300 clients per year, in established integrated health care settings (i.e., Nationwide Children’s Hospital, OSU Wexner Medical Center), and community mental health (i.e., Guidestone) settings.

The candidate is expected to teach masters and doctoral courses in couple and family therapy; supervise masters and doctoral students; develop graduate level courses; have an interest in conducting and overseeing clinical research at the OSU CFT Clinic; contribute to the ongoing accreditation of the masters and doctoral programs; and participate in Department, College, and professional service activities.

• Instruct graduate level courses
• Supervise CFT students clinical work
• Advise graduate students
• Participate in the re‑accreditation of CFT programs

At the time of appointment, candidates are required to have a doctorate in couple and family therapy/marriage and family therapy/medical family therapy, be a clinical member of AAMFT, and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor/Candidate.

Successful candidates must have a commitment to clinical training and supervision with couples and families. Candidates must have experience teaching and supervising and a commitment to advising/mentorship of masters students.

Candidates with experience teaching couple and family therapy courses are preferred; with interest and/or experience supervising practicum and teaching telehealth, ethics, child/adolescent therapy, sex therapy, and assessment and measurement are preferred but not required. Interest in program administration/leadership is also desirable.

Ohio State strives to become a global leader in AI‑driven discovery ( (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ) and promote AI fluency for human thriving. Thus, candidates with AI fluency in the field of CFT or interest in the use of AI in the field of CFT are highly desirable.

The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Statement of Clinical Approach and Supervision
• Statement of Teaching and Advising
• List of Three References (contact information only)

Final date to receive applications 3/15/2026.

For questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Keeley Pratt (pratt.
192), Search Committee Chair.

Located in Ohio's capital city, Ohio State's Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and vibrant metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.