Assistant Professor Human Services; Marriage and Family Therapy

Position: Assistant Professor Human Services (Marriage and Family Therapy)

Assistant Professor Human Services (Marriage and Family Therapy)

Job Title: Assistant Professor Human Services (Marriage and Family Therapy)

Location: Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 290525

About the University

Valdosta State University (VSU) is a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia that serves a diverse community. VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich students, faculty, and the region.

Department

The Department of Human Services invites applications for a 12‑month tenure‑track faculty position in Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT) beginning July 1, 2026. Candidates will teach courses, maintain scholarly productivity, and participate in service at the department, college, and university levels.

Program Highlights

The COAMFTE‑accredited MFT program is fully face‑to‑face and requires on‑campus faculty. It emphasizes non‑pathologizing, language‑sensitive approaches and works closely with Family Works, a large family therapy clinic providing community services and research opportunities.

Application Materials

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial transcripts
• Contact information for at least three professional references (email addresses)

Full consideration will be given to completed applications submitted by November 3, 2025.

Contact:
Dr. Hoa Nguyen, MFT Search Committee Chair, (229) 333‑6013 or hnnguyen.

Responsibilities

• Teach master’s‑level courses and clinical practica in Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Supervise, advise, and mentor graduate students, supporting their academic progress and professional development.
• Collaborate with program faculty on curriculum development, COAMFTE accreditation, student recruitment, admissions, and advising.
• Maintain an active program of scholarship and professional development consistent with disciplinary standards.
• Provide service to the university, community, and profession in accordance with VSU mission.

Typical Allocation of Duties

• Teaching and scholarship: 80%
• Service: 20%

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Marriage & Family Therapy from a COAMFTE‑accredited program.
• AAMFT Approved Supervisor or Supervisor‑in‑Training status.
• MFT license or license eligibility in Georgia.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to a non‑pathologizing, systemic, and postmodern approach to teaching, supervision, and clinical practice.
• Ability to supervise interns in relational, postmodern modalities and teach family therapy content rooted in systemic theory.
• Familiarity with COAMFTE accreditation standards and processes.
• Experience developing or maintaining certificate programs (e.g., medical family therapy, trauma‑informed care, equine therapy).
• Experience teaching family therapy and supervising MFT interns.
• Demonstrated record of research and scholarly publications.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Employment Conditions

• Successful completion of background check (including criminal background check).
• Reference checks.
• Satisfactory credit check, if applicable.
• Successful completion of Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and pre‑employment drug testing.
• Confirmation of credentials.
• Completion of New Employee Orientation, VSU Annual Compliance Training, and USG Cybersecurity Training (twice yearly).
• Job‑specific training: FMLA, Worker’s Compensation, Budget Manager, Purchasing, Defensive Driving.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. VSU does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

Accommodations

Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catherine Wills, Office of Human Resources at croark.

Background Check

• Standard procedures per VSU policy.

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