Temporary Faculty Pool, Marital & Family Therapy

Temporary Faculty Pool

Department of Marital and Family Therapy

College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing

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 part‑time teaching appointments.

At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms, including race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veteran status, disabilities, and LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH seeks candidates who can demonstrate experience teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the university’s mission, vision, and core values.

The Department of Marital & Family Therapy at CSU Dominguez Hills offers the Master of Science degree in Marital & Family Therapy. It is a 64‑unit program that is both academic and clinical. The program is accredited by the Western Association of Senior Colleges and Universities (WSCUC) and meets the educational requirements for MFT licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).

It prepares students for MFT internships and licensure after graduation.

We prepare students in systemic theory, research, and relational practice, to critically and ethically engage concerns of intersectionality, equity, and social justice, to improve systems of oppression and promote wellness among individuals, couples, and families of diverse and underserved communities.

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.

Adjunct professors in the MFT Department prepare syllabi, course objectives, accreditation reports, and other departmental surveys before the department’s deadlines. They maintain regular communication with the department and students throughout the semester, possess effective communication skills to accommodate diverse learning needs, and participate in departmental meetings during the semester. Adjunct professors are encouraged to share teaching preferences and availability and should be prepared to teach in‑person on campus.

Classes are generally offered in the evening and at night; the mode of teaching is determined by the program and the university.

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
• In attempt for the program to apply for COAMFTE accreditation, some preference can be made for professors who have taught in or graduated from a COAMFTE accredited program
• For Fieldwork professors, the program prefers the instructor to be an AAMFT Approved Supervisor or soon‑to‑be approved AAMFT Supervisor

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, or if 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.

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring…