Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy

Whitworth University•Whitworth University Campus, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Whitworth University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in its graduate Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program. Based on the university’s residential campus, the role requires consistent in-person engagement. The successful candidate will be a collaborative, student-centered educator with expertise in systemic and relational theory and practice, committed to preparing future marriage and family therapists through graduate teaching, clinical supervision, advising, mentorship, and scholarship. The 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. The position also includes service to the program and university, maintaining an active professional and scholarly identity, and supporting Whitworth University’s mission as a Christian liberal arts institution dedicated to students’ academic, clinical, professional, and personal growth.

Requirements

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 anticipated completion before appointment may be considered.
Current licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and eligibility for LMFT licensure in Washington State.
Professional identity as a Marriage and Family Therapist, including ongoing engagement with the MFT profession, systemic and relational practice, professional organizations, scholarship, supervision, teaching, or other discipline-contributing activities.
Clinical experience providing systemic and relational therapy with couples and families.
Grounding in major theoretical traditions of Marriage and Family Therapy and their application to contemporary clinical practice.
AAMFT Clinical Fellow status or eligibility for Clinical Fellow status.
Experience or potential to provide graduate-level MFT instruction and clinical supervision.
Commitment to preparing students for professional identity and practice as Marriage and Family Therapists.
Commitment to excellence in graduate education, student mentorship, and collaborative faculty work.
Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, administrators, supervisors, and community partners.
Ability to establish effective relationships and communicate positively across multiple dimensions of diversity.
Personal commitment to the Christian faith and integration of faith and learning.
Commitment to Whitworth University’s educational mission as a comprehensive Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain valid work authorization throughout employment; the university does not offer visa sponsorship.
Successful candidate must complete a background check and sexual misconduct check.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate specifically in Marriage and Family Therapy or Couple and Family Therapy.
Graduate degree from a COAMFTE-accredited MFT/CFT program.
Current Washington State LMFT license.
AAMFT Approved Supervisor designation or Approved Supervisor Candidate status.
Five or more years of post-master’s clinical experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist.
Graduate-level teaching experience in a Marriage and Family Therapy or Couple and Family Therapy program.
Experience providing clinical supervision to graduate MFT/CFT students.
Familiarity with COAMFTE accreditation standards and processes.
Active involvement in AAMFT or other professional organizations representing the Marriage and Family Therapy profession.
Established or emerging scholarship contributing to systemic and relational theory, research, clinical practice, supervision, or MFT education.

Responsibilities

Teach graduate-level Marriage and Family Therapy courses and other graduate courses as appropriate to program needs and faculty expertise.
Develop and deliver engaging instruction grounded in systemic and relational theory, contemporary clinical practice, and current scholarship.
Incorporate experiential and applied learning opportunities into instruction.
Develop, revise, and maintain course content aligned with program learning outcomes, professional competencies, and accreditation standards.
Collaborate with MFT faculty on curriculum coherence, integration, review, development, and continuous improvement, including new courses and educational experiences.
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 formative and summative feedback.
Collaborate with the Clinical Director and other faculty regarding student clinical competency and professional development.
Participate in student growth, remediation, or support plans when appropriate.
Mentor students in becoming ethical, competent, and reflective marriage and family therapists.
Advise assigned graduate MFT students, monitor academic progress, and support completion of program and degree requirements.
Mentor students in academic, clinical, and professional development, including professional development, internships, graduation, and post-graduate licensure preparation.
Serve on student thesis, research, or other scholarly committees as appropriate.
Maintain an active program of scholarship and professional development appropriate to faculty rank and university expectations.
Conduct research, scholarly writing, presentations, professional training, or other scholarly contributions relevant to Marriage and Family Therapy or related disciplines.
Maintain involvement in relevant professional organizations and current knowledge of developments in systemic and relational practice, clinical training, supervision, ethics, and the MFT profession.
Participate in MFT program planning, evaluation, and continuous improvement, as well as 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 MFT program’s mission and goals.
Contribute to a collegial faculty culture grounded in collaboration, communication, shared responsibility, and student success.