Family Assistant Jobs

Auburn University's Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) is seeking to fill a nine-month, tenure-track position at the assistant/associate level in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). This role is part of a fully COAMFTE accredited, terminal Master’s degree program and is set to begin in August 2027. The Department of Human Development and Family Science is a robust department with 32 faculty members, serving 285 undergraduates and 55 graduate students across various degree programs. It also manages several centers and programs, including the Auburn University Marriage and Family Therapy Center, the Auburn University Early Learning Center, and others. The MFT program is integrated within the HDFS department, with faculty contributing to teaching, research, and service missions while bringing specialized expertise in systemic clinical practice and training. The MFT program operates on a full-time cohort model, admitting 6 students annually. Auburn University, a land-grant institution with over 34,000 students, is located in east-central Alabama and is known for its academic programs and research initiatives. The university is also supportive of faculty with family needs, including dual-career couples.