Visiting Core Faculty, MSMFT On-Campus

Family Institute•Evanston, IL

12d•$90,666 - $130,333•Onsite

About The Position

Through clinical services, education, and research, The Family Institute at Northwestern University is one of the nation’s leading relationship-based behavioral health organizations committed to strengthening and healing children and adolescents, couples, families, and individuals. When you join The Family Institute, you are joining a team of over 230 collaborators comprised of clinicians, educators, researchers, therapists-in-training, partners, and administrators across four service sites. We are a strong, independent organization focused on advancing the world of behavioral health. Learn more about our culture. THE ROLE Core faculty members are employees of The Family Institute at Northwestern University with significant teaching, supervising and governing responsibilities in the COAMFTE-accredited Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy Program (MSMFT Program), housed within the Center of Applied Psychological and Family Studies (CAPFS) at Northwestern University. They hold clinical faculty appointments in the Department of Psychology at Northwestern. Core faculty members are also responsible for clinical caseloads in keeping with TFI policies and at a level negotiated yearly within their contracts. This role is a visiting core faculty position for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Requirements

Strong MFT identity as evidenced by LMFT licensure, professional affiliations including AAMFT, graduate degrees, scholarship, and AAMFT Approved Supervisor status or eligibility.
Hold a current license or be license eligible as a Marriage and Family Therapist (or its equivalent) in the State of Illinois
Commitment to the AAMFT Code of Ethics.
Demonstrated commitment to an integrative, systemic and empirically-informed approach to clinical practice and the training of therapists
Evidence of ability to teach a broad range of MFT courses
Experience in supervising graduate students in clinical settings
Demonstrated leadership and maturity in addressing complex educational and training issues
Demonstrate flexibility in teaching both on ground and online as needed
Present collegiality, willingness and an initiative to work collaboratively with the other members of the core faculty team as well as teaching and supervising faculty as required.
Skilled at connecting and building rapport with a diverse range of students, staff, and faculty
Creativity, innovation, and ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Ability to adapt to new and rapidly changing situations
Strong time management, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to successfully resolve issues from identification through resolution
Effectively work with teaching and learning technology, multiple databases and student platforms
Excellent active listening and interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Knowledgeable of (or willingness to learn) the integrative systemic therapy (IST) perspective
Earned doctorate in MFT/CFT from a COAMFTE-accredited program (or related field)
AAMFT Approved Supervisor (or Supervisor Candidate)
Licensed to practice (or be license eligible) as a therapist in the state of Illinois.
Experience teaching graduate-level courses in the areas of 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
Must be able to compose written reports clearly and effectively
Must be able to be in a stationary position due to attention to computer screen
The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) to perform work-related duties
Must be able to apply established protocols in a timely manner
Must be able to determine solutions to problems
Must be able to operate successfully while handling multiple projects

Responsibilities

Design and delivery of an outcome-based education framework that exists in the context of program and institutional missions
Delivery of measurable student learning outcomes consistent with the development of systemic, culturally competent, empirically informed, and ethical Marriage and Family Therapists
Assessing the academic and professional competencies of students and all aspects of the program’s operation, such that program improvements can be made based on data and feedback collected
Core faculty operate within the guidelines and requirements of the MSMFT program, the policies of Northwestern University, and the AAMFT code of ethics
As part of the core faculty governing body, support the program’s mission, goals and student learning outcomes, including the acquisition of knowledge and skills within the practice of systemic frameworks
Attend and contribute to core faculty meetings and quarterly cohort program meetings
Take an active role on the program admissions committee from recruitment to open house support, and review of applications and applicant interviews
Participate and provide leadership in program sub-committees
Serve as part of a collaborative team of faculty governance and demonstrate flexibility in role and responsibilities within a changing structure
Serve as the academic advisor to MSMFT graduate students through their course of training from student orientation to graduation
Serve as an instructor for the program and be willing to participate as a guest lecturer for various courses as needed
Serve as a clinical supervisor
Work with and support a variety of student issues including academic and professional development and remediation
Engage in scholarly activities including but not limited to having a research lab and mentoring students in their scholarly pursuits
Exhibit ongoing efforts to advance and receive academic promotional ranking within the department of Psychology at Northwestern University
Participate in activities that support the profession of marriage and family therapy that go beyond the program tasks
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to support, teach and contribute across both MSMFT programs as needed
Maintain an active clinical caseload at a level negotiated yearly within contract and attend clinical services meetings
Writes program communication, marketing material, and blogs as requested
Holds strong MFT identity
Committed to the program’s integrative, systemic approach
Has the capacity to engage with numerous stakeholders using strong interpersonal skills
Supports students in career development
Perform other duties as assigned by manager

Benefits

The Family Institute provides competitive benefits, including health, a 403(b) retirement savings plan, generous time off, and professional development.

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