MSMFT Program Chair

FULLER THEOLOGICAL•Pasadena, CA

9d•$77,000 - $94,900•Onsite

About The Position

Fuller Theological Seminary’s School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy invites applications for a full-time administrative faculty appointment as Program Chair of its Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy (MSMFT) program in Pasadena, California. The appointment is in the Marriage and Family Therapy department, which offers an MSMFT degree at the Pasadena campus and a Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT). The programs train future marriage and family therapists to apply family systems-based theories and therapeutic modalities to individuals, couples, and families in a variety of contexts. The Program Chair works with the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy Dean and Associate Dean, the MSMFT Director of Clinical Training, the MSMFT Senior Academic Advisor, and Pasadena faculty and staff to oversee the Pasadena MSMFT program. The position also includes teaching a limited number of classes each year and serving on School and Seminary-wide committees. This is an in-person position requiring residence in Los Angeles County. Fuller Theological Seminary is a multidenominational, international, and multiethnic community committed to educating diverse Christian leaders. Senior staff are expected to affirm the Seminary’s Statement of Faith and abide by its Community Standards. Fuller is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment and to recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse administration, staff, and faculty.

Requirements

A terminal degree in family therapy or a related field, such as clinical psychology.
At the time of appointment, be licensed or license-eligible in the state of California.
Experience in administration, clinical work, supervision, and graduate-level teaching.
Evidence of contributing to the field through professional presentations and publications.
Ability to effectively serve a culturally, ethnically, racially, and theologically diverse student body.
Affirm the Seminary’s Statement of Faith and abide by its Community Standards, as expected of senior staff.

Responsibilities

Oversee the curriculum in collaboration with the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy Associate Dean.
Recruit, nurture, and evaluate program-affiliated faculty in collaboration with the Associate Dean.
Manage the student experience, including recruitment, selection, formation, and retention, in collaboration with Admissions, Enrollment, and Marketing departments.
Oversee the student admission committee.
Supervise the Pasadena Student MFT Graduate Union President or Co-Presidents.
Chair MSMFT program meetings and MSMFT Executive Staff Meetings.
Support the Pasadena Director of Clinical Training’s office with student practicum preparation.
Plan and oversee the annual program budget in collaboration with the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy Dean.
Teach a limited number of classes each year.
Serve on School and Seminary-wide committees.