University Faculty Child & Family Studies

University Faculty Child & Family Studies

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Title University Faculty Child & Family Studies

Requisition Number F00532P

The Department of Child and Family Studies at Weber State University is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The tenure-track position includes a full-time undergraduate/graduate teaching load of 12 hours per semester in Family Science, Family Life Education, Human Development, and Marriage and Family Therapy with expectations of publication, student advising, and participation in departmental, university, and community committees.

Preference will be given to applicants with clinical training and work experience.

Duties include teaching a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate courses, which may include Gen Ed Courses and Family Studies courses, publishing research, serving on multiple committees, advising and mentoring students, and developing a new program in graduate studies in Marriage and Family Therapy.

• A Ph.D. in either Marriage and Family Therapy, Family Studies, Family Science, Human Development and Family Studies, or closely related field (a strong ABD may be considered if degree completed by August 15, 2027).
• The candidate must be able to teach in support of the department curriculum designed around the NCFR content areas and criteria for training Certified Family Life Educators and provide documentation of competencies as they relate to the 10 CFLE content areas.
• The candidate must be able to teach in support of the department curriculum, designed around the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists in training graduate students ( AAMFT ).

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate or graduate students.
• A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with strong evidence of commitment to providing quality service.
• A therapist with a background in mental health and/or professional practices working with infants through adults.
• A degree in Family Science and/or Education.
• A background in trauma-informed teaching and education in multiple areas.
• A willingness to teach general education courses and collaborative WSU /Honors courses.
• Related community service and experience with underrepresented groups is desired.
• A demonstrated research agenda and interest in involving students in research activities.
• A track record of scholarly publication and the potential for grant procurement are desired.

A successful candidate will be willing to

Background Check? Yes

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

Full/Part Time Full Time

Open Date 08/13/2026

Close Date 09/27/2026

No

Background Check? Yes

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

The position comes with a generous benefits package.

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Physical Requirements of this position Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible…