Director of Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy

Campbellsville University • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

The position is for a PhD program director in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) at Campbellsville University. The candidate will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of a new PhD MFT curriculum, ensuring compliance with COAMFTE accreditation standards, and mentoring doctoral students through their academic journey. The role requires a strong commitment to research, teaching, and collaboration within the academic community, particularly in a Christian environment.

Requirements

• A PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy preferably from a COAMFTE-accredited program.
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or license-eligible in the state of Kentucky.
• AAMFT Approved Supervisor or Supervisor Candidate (Approved Supervisor status strongly preferred).
• Evidence of a sustained and productive research agenda including peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability in teaching, course development, and academic program management at the doctoral level in a Christian environment.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills, with a proven track record of scholarly writing.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Expert knowledge of advanced Marriage and Family Therapy theories, research methodologies, and national/state licensure/regulatory laws.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate creative and engaging teaching skills in higher education, specifically for doctoral-level instruction.
• Maintain active engagement with COAMFTE accreditation standards and state and regulatory requirements for PhD MFT programs.
• Ability to communicate and establish public relations with local, state, and national professional and academic organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall design, development, and implementation of the new PhD MFT curriculum.
• Develop, prepare, and submit all required documentation for initial and ongoing COAMFTE (Doctoral) accreditation.
• Recruit, advise, and mentor prospective and current PhD students, guiding them through coursework, comprehensive exams, and dissertation research.
• Produce reports relating to outcomes, maintain program data, and track doctoral student success metrics.
• Collaborate, organize, and administer a new student orientation at each student entry point within the program.
• Lead MFT faculty and staff in the timely and accurate preparation and updating of program manuals, forms, and administrative procedures for the doctoral program.
• Build, maintain, and nurture an Advisory Council relationship focused on doctoral-level preparation.
• Work collaboratively with the Dean and the MFT Clinic Director to ensure doctoral students receive appropriate clinical supervision and training opportunities.
• Prepare and submit annual program goals and outcomes; report on the achievement of goals and outcomes.
• Maintain an active and externally visible research agenda suitable for a doctoral program director.
• Promote and facilitate faculty research and scholarship within the MFT program.
• Act as the primary contact for dissertation supervision and coordinate the assignment and oversight of all doctoral student dissertation committees.
• Encourage and engage students in advanced professional activities.
• Participate in scholarly presentations, research, and publications related to advanced Marriage and Family Therapy practice and research.
• Design and teach advanced, doctoral-level courses across the MFT curriculum.
• Provide intensive mentoring for doctoral students in their development as scholars, researchers, and academic professionals.
• Collaborate actively with other departments and programs within the College of Mental Health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree