Assistant​/Associate Professor in MFT

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Faculty Full Time Honolulu, HI, US

15 days ago Requisition

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

• Division/Office:
  School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
• Status:
  Full-time, 11-month position
• Classification:
  Exempt

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 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).

• Teach 21 load hours per year, assist with accreditation, and oversee the dissertation process for doctoral students.
• Service on program, division, and university committees.
• Contributions to curriculum development.
• Participation in accreditation activities.
• Grant writing.
• High-quality student advising.
• 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

Ability to lift, move, maintain, and set up computer, audio-visual, and simulation lab equipment weighing up to 50 lbs., without assistance. Duties involve light work in an office and community setting and requires a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and walking inclines. Must be able to walk the campus with ease, have excellent motor skills, and be able to sit or stand for 30 minutes at a time.

Must have finger dexterity. Must be able to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.

• This is a fulltime and exempt position. Forty hours per week (M-F) will be the general rule. However, depending on the project cycles and workflow demands of the department, additional hours or workday schedule changes may be occasionally required. Must be willing and able to work occasional nights and weekends and have a varying schedule when required
• Performs such similar, comparable or related duties as may be assigned or required
• Observes all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with safe work procedures and policies of the…