Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy

Whitworth University invites applications for a full-time, assistant professor faculty position in its graduate Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program. The successful candidate will be a collaborative, student-centered educator with expertise in systemic and relational theory and practice who is committed to preparing future marriage and family therapists through graduate teaching, clinical supervision, advising, mentorship, and scholarship. This faculty member will teach across the MFT curriculum, support the integration of academic learning and clinical practice, and contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation, recruitment, admissions, and continuous program improvement.

Teaching

& Curriculum

• Teach graduate-level Marriage and Family Therapy courses and other graduate courses as appropriate to program needs and faculty expertise.
• Develop and deliver high-quality, engaging instruction grounded in systemic/relational theory, contemporary clinical practice, and current scholarship.
• Incorporate experiential and applied learning opportunities that support students' development as marriage and family therapists.
• Develop, revise, and maintain course content consistent with program learning outcomes, professional competencies, and accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with MFT faculty to promote coherence and integration across the curriculum.
• Participate in ongoing curriculum review, development, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the development of new courses and educational experiences as program needs evolve.

Clinical Supervision & Student Development

• Provide university-based clinical supervision to practicum and internship students in accordance with program and accreditation requirements.
• Support students in integrating systemic theory, clinical skills, ethical practice, and professional identity.
• Evaluate student clinical development and provide meaningful formative and summative feedback.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director and other faculty regarding student clinical competency and professional development.
• Participate in the development and implementation of student growth, remediation, or support plans when appropriate.
• Mentor students in their development as ethical, competent, and reflective marriage and family therapists.

Academic Advising & Mentorship

• Serve as an academic advisor to assigned graduate MFT students.
• Monitor student academic progress and support students in meeting program and degree requirements.
• Provide mentorship related to academic, clinical, and professional development.
• Assist students in navigating professional development, internship, graduation, and post-graduate licensure preparation.
• Serve on student thesis, research, or other scholarly committees as appropriate.

Scholarship & Professional Engagement

• Maintain an active program of scholarship and professional development appropriate to faculty rank and university expectations.
• Engage in research, scholarly writing, presentations, professional training, or other forms of scholarly contribution relevant to Marriage and Family Therapy or related disciplines.
• Maintain involvement in relevant professional organizations at the local, state, regional, and/or national level.
• Maintain current knowledge of developments in systemic/relational practice, clinical training, supervision, ethics, and the MFT profession.
• Pursue ongoing professional development consistent with areas of teaching and clinical expertise.

Program & University Service

• Participate actively in MFT program planning, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in student recruitment and admissions activities as appropriate.
• Serve on program, school, and university committees as assigned.
• Attend faculty assemblies, professional development activities, retreats, and other university events consistent with faculty expectations.
• Participate in program events, student activities, and community engagement opportunities as appropriate.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, administrators, clinical supervisors, and community partners to support the mission and goals of the MFT program.
• Contribute to a collegial faculty culture characterized by collaboration, communication, shared responsibility, and commitment to student success.

• Earned doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy, Couple and Family Therapy, or a closely related field with demonstrated advanced academic preparation in systemic and relational theory and practice. ABD candidates with an anticipated completion date…