Visiting Core Faculty, MSMFT On-Campus

The Family Institute at Northwestern University•Evanston, IL

3d•$70,060 - $130,333•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Institute at Northwestern University is seeking a Visiting Core Faculty member for the Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy (MSMFT) Program. This role involves significant teaching, supervising, and governing responsibilities within a COAMFTE-accredited program. Core faculty members are employees of The Family Institute and hold clinical faculty appointments in the Department of Psychology at Northwestern University. They are also responsible for maintaining clinical caseloads as per TFI policies. This position is for the 2026-2027 academic year, contingent on budget approval, and is open to individuals qualifying at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in MFT/CFT from a COAMFTE-accredited program (or related field with a graduate-level degree in MFT/CFT/MedFT); ABD doctoral candidate will be considered.
AAMFT Approved Supervisor (or Supervisor Candidate).
Licensed as an LMFT (or be license eligible) in Illinois.
Experience teaching graduate-level courses in family therapy or other systemically oriented courses.
Experience supervising graduate students in clinical settings, who may work with diverse clients.
Eligibility to hold rank of Clinical Assistant Professor at Northwestern University.
Strong MFT identity as evidenced by LMFT licensure, professional affiliations including AAMFT, graduate degrees, scholarship, and AAMFT Approved Supervisor status or eligibility.
Commitment to the AAMFT Code of Ethics.
Evidence of ability to teach a broad range of MFT courses, with flexibility to teach both on-ground and online as needed.
Demonstrated leadership and maturity in addressing complex educational and training issues.
Excellent oral, written, and active listening communication skills.
Strong time management, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Creativity, innovation, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Effectively work with teaching and learning technology, multiple databases, and student platforms.
Knowledgeable of (or willing to learn) the integrative systemic therapy (IST) perspective.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising graduate students in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver an outcome-based education framework with measurable student learning outcomes.
Assess academic and professional competencies of students and program operations, using data for improvements.
Serve as part of the collaborative core faculty governing body, supporting the program's mission and goals.
Attend and contribute to core faculty meetings, quarterly cohort meetings, and program sub-committees, including active participation in the admissions committee.
Serve as academic advisor to MSMFT graduate students throughout their training.
Serve as instructor and guest lecturer for program courses, with flexibility to teach both on-ground and online.
Serve as a clinical supervisor and mentor/supervise AAMFT Approved Supervisor Candidates.
Support students with academic and professional development, remediation, and career development.
Engage in scholarly activities, including maintaining a research lab and mentoring students.
Maintain an active clinical caseload and attend clinical services meetings.
Commit to the program's Integrative Systemic Therapy (IST) approach and participate in activities supporting the marriage and family therapy profession.
Write program communications, marketing materials, and blogs.
Apply AI and/or automation tools to streamline processes, exercising discretion and ethical judgment.
Perform other duties as assigned by manager.