Assistant​/Associate Professor in MFT

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Faculty Full Time Honolulu, HI, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU

MISSION STATEMENT

Chaminade University offers its students an education in a collaborative learning environment that prepares them for life, service, and successful careers. Guided by its Catholic, Marianist, and liberal arts educational traditions, Chaminade encourages the development of moral character, personal competencies, and a commitment to building a just and peaceful society. The University offers both the civic and church communities of the Pacific region its academic and intellectual resources in the pursuit of common aims.

Division/Office:
School of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Status:
Full-time, 11-month position

Classification:
Exempt

The responsibilities of this position consist of assisting the DMFT and MS-MFT director in overseeing the MFT programs, which includes: program assessment and evaluation for accreditation, chairing and/or serving on dissertation committees, recruitment and selection of prospective students, supporting adjunct instruction, and related faculty responsibilities. As a faculty member, the Assistant/Associate Professor is expected to actively participate in curriculum development and assessment, accreditation, and student-related activities (i.e., regular office hours).

The Assistant Professor reports to the Dean of Education and Behavioral Sciences, and will coordinate, collaborate with, and support the Director of the DMFT and MS-MFT.

The faculty member in this position will teach 21 load hours per year, assist with accreditation, and oversee the dissertation process for doctoral students. In addition to teaching, the role includes service on program, division, and university committees; contributions to curriculum development; participation in accreditation activities; grant writing; and high-quality student advising. Other duties may be assigned by the Dean, consistent with the Faculty Handbook.

• Support Chaminade’s mission and strategic plan through program development and management.
• Foster an environment that promotes academic and professional growth.
• Provide leadership in program assessment and accreditation.
• Support students through the DMFT dissertation process.
• Market the program and assist with student recruitment.
• Lead DMFT program assessment and integrate findings into program review.
• Oversee curricular changes and yearly assessments.
• Contribute to new program development and curriculum alignment.
• Ensure courses meet program requirements and learning outcomes.

• Participate in regular department meetings to ensure communication and alignment with university initiatives.
• Support student retention, progression, and graduation.
• Maintain accurate student records and program documentation.
• Address faculty, staff, and student concerns.
• Collaborate with enrollment management and admissions on recruitment strategies.

• Promote the program in the community to enhance enrollment, scholarship, and internship opportunities.
• Build partnerships with local associations, agencies, and organizations.
• Encourage student engagement in professional organizations and internships.
• Align curriculum with workforce needs to ensure relevance for undergraduate and graduate students.

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Details relating to both essential and non-essential functions of the job are not precise and are only an approximation, which can vary on a day-to-day basis and are subject to change on an as-needed basis and/or in the sole discretion of supervisory management.

• AAMFT Approved Supervisor

• Two years experience of clinical supervision of marriage and family therapy students or marriage and family therapists with a provisional license
• College/University teaching experience
• Experience with program or university accreditation process
• Experience mentoring and advising graduate students
• Strength in family focused theory or research methods (depth in quantitative, and/or mixed methods)
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusivity, and anti-racist practices

• Ph.D. DMFT, or Psy.
  
  D. with concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy
• Five years direct care experience in providing individual, couple, and family therapeutic services
• Licensure as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• AAMFT membership and AAMFT approved supervisor/supervisor candidate status

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