Whitworth University — Assistant / Associate Professor, Marriage Family Counseling
Filed in Faculty on February 23, 2023
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION-COUNSELING AND LEADERSHIP
TENURE TRACK-10 MONTH
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Since 1890, Whitworth University, a private, residential, comprehensive, master’s-level, liberal-arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian church, has held fast to its founding mission to provide its students an education of mind and heart characterized by rigorous and open intellectual inquiry and the integration of Christian faith and learning. Anchored in the Reformed tradition and enriched throughout its history by strong evangelical and ecumenical currents, Whitworth’s mission is carried out by a diverse community of dedicated Christian scholars and staff members who are called to a variety of vocations to serve and support students. Whitworth believes the best learning occurs in the context of relationship — inside and outside of the classroom — where professors and staff members alike invest in the lives of students. Whitworth is committed to modeling the highest standards of integrity and fairness and being a trusted and valued member of the community.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION: COUNSELING AND LEADERSHIP
STARTING DATE: SUMMER/FALL 2023
PRIMARY OPPORTUNITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teach graduate Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) courses and other courses in the graduate programs as needed.
2. Serves as the Clinical Director of the MFT Program, which has responsibility for coordinating off-campus clinical placements, developing affiliation agreements, training site supervisors, conducting site visits, managing clinical evaluation processes, tracking progress towards completion of clinical training requirements, and developing remediation plans when required.
3. Supervise practicum and internship students in the Marriage and Family Therapy program, the MFT Center, and mentor graduate students.
4. Monitor academic progress of students.
5. Develop student growth plans as needed.
6. Serve on thesis/dissertation committees.
7. Serve on the Marriage and Family Therapy Advisory Board, and counseling team.
8. Assist in ensuring that the MFT program complies with accreditation standards.
9. Help oversee the implementation of the MFT assessment plan.
10. Attend state/national meetings related to the MFT program as needed.
11. Assist with student recruitment for the MFT program.
12. Serves on MFT admissions committee, participate in departmental activities and governance (i.e., Attend faculty assemblies, professional development days, retreats, committees, advising.)
13. Active involvement in appropriate professional and scholarly activities including research, participation in state, regional and national professional associations.
14. Serves as the Clinical Director of the MFT Program, which has responsibility for coordinating off-campus clinical placements, developing affiliation agreements, training site supervisors, conducting site visits, managing clinical evaluation processes, tracking progress towards completion of clinical training requirements, and developing remediation plans when required.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Possibility of developing new courses that contribute to the university’s innovative, interdisciplinary Shared Curriculum. Additional responsibilities include participation in departmental activities and governance, professional and research activities, attending state, regional and national professional association meetings; attending faculty assemblies, development days, and retreat, serving on committees, and advising.
REQUIRED JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Earned Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or closely related field. (ABD candidates with an anticipated graduation date before July 2023 will be considered).
• Licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist.
• Clinical Fellow status with American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), and Approved Supervisor status with AAMFT (supervisor candidates will be considered).
• University level teaching experience desirable.
• A minimum of three years of experience as an MFT.
• Experience providing clinical supervision.
• Familiarity with integration of technology in education.
• A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith and learning.
• Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communications across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.
• A commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.
• A commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth University as a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church.
• Employment offer is contingent on a successful background check, including education verification.
• Knowledge of, and successful experience working with university graduate programs.
• Demonstrated growth in cultural competence, awareness of societal and structural inequities and proven experience in effectively establishing relationships and positive communications with students and other constituents across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, varying abilities, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, class, or religious perspectives.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, developing consensus toward common goals or policies.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or ABD in field
SALARY:
Rank: Assistant
Term: 10 months (academic year + 1 month summer)
Hiring Range: $65,245 to $72,922
Commensurate with years of credited service. 1.75% increase to the minimum salary is granted for each year of credited service at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Rank: Associate
Term: 10 months (academic year + 1 month summer)
Hiring Range: $70,100 to $78,347
Commensurate with years of credited service. 1.75% increase to the minimum salary is granted for each year of credited service that exceeds six (6) at the rank of Associate Professor.
BENEFITS:
Whitworth University provides a robust offering of benefits and services to enhance the quality of life of its faculty and staff. Employees who are eligible for benefits may participate in health plans including medical, dental and vision; a generous retirement plan; life insurance and long-term disability insurance. Well-being services include spiritual enrichment, the employee assistance program, and free access to the University Recreation Center and the Megan E. Thompson Aquatic Center. Free tuition for employees and tuition remission programs for spouses and dependents round out the offerings. More information HERE
TO APPLY: Please submit to jobs@whitworth.edu
• a letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position and interest in teaching at a Christian liberal arts university with an increasingly diverse student body,
• curriculum vitae,
• graduate and undergraduate transcripts (may be unofficial),
• your teaching philosophy,
• a short personal essay describing your personal Christian faith. This essay is intended to be a statement in your own words that will help the committee to understand your interest in joining Whitworth’s community of Christian scholars. (Click here for guidance on writing the faith essay),
• three most recent student feedback surveys,
• names, addresses, email address and phone numbers of at least three academic references (one or more additional non-academic references who are able to speak to your qualifications for the position may also be included).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: A background check, sexual misconduct check, and confirmation of degrees earned will be required of the successful candidate
DEADLINE: Application materials will be received until the position is filled. Initial screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Whitworth complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws that are applicable to religious nonprofit institutions and does not engage in unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. With our Christ-centered commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community, the university encourages applications from populations underrepresented at Whitworth including members of racial/ethnic communities, women, and persons with disabilities.
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