Full-time Faculty - Marriage and Family Therapy

Position Title: Full-time Faculty Member - Marriage and Family Therapy

Position Tracking Number: F084

School/College: Behavioral and Applied Sciences

Department: Marriage and Family Therapy

Location: Azusa Campus

About APU

Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California. As a leading Christian university in California, Azusa Pacific University grounds rigorous academics on a solid spiritual foundation. With an intentional focus on scholarship, faith integration, diversity, and internationalization, APU provides high-quality academic programs within a tight-knit community of disciples and scholars. APU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 Doctoral University, recognizing APU’s high level of research activity. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU is committed to excellence in higher education. Offering more than 100 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs on campus, online, and at seven regional locations across Southern California, APU continues to be recognized annually as one of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.

Description

Twelve-month, full-time faculty position designed for students who are seeking licensure as marriage and family therapists under the requirements of the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The successful candidate will teach, develop curricula, and research in the area of family therapy and psychotherapy.

Specialization: MA in Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy

Responsibilities

• Teach marriage and family courses such as family therapy, couples counseling, child and adolescent psychotherapy, basic intervention skills, group skills, and other areas of training virtually, in-person, or in a hybrid format
• Participate in the life of the department and university as required
• Attend monthly and/or semi-monthly department meetings virtually or in-person
• Assist in selection processes of new applicants to the MFT program
• Participate in the curricular development and assessment development of the MFT Program
• Contribution of expertise and knowledge to the department, university, and local community, as well as contribution to the holistic development of MFT students
• May be needed to work at alternative Regional Campuses or Sites.
  
  

Level: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Qualifications: Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Experience as a licensed clinician and/or prior teaching experience strongly preferred

Experience: Marriage and Family Therapist education, clinical experience, and/or other adjunctive training

Workload: Full-time faculty position

Hire Date: Open until filled.

Mental Demands

• Ability to integrate Christian values in all aspects.
• Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information.
• Ability to collaborate with other faculty and staff and maintain collegial relations.
• Self starter, ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
  
  

Compensation

$66,560 to $125,460 is the annual salary for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package.

Additional Information

Compensation will be based on experience, rank, and qualifications.

Candidates must align with Azusa Pacific University's Christian identity. Faculty members are expected to sign a Statement of Faith (available at http://www.apu.edu/about/believe), adhere to the policies outlined in the Faculty Handbook, and integrate the Christian faith in teaching and scholarship.

Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Please click the links to learn more about 'what we believe', our 'mission statement', and our 'statement of faith'.

You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty, staff, and alumni as they carry out our mission here: http://www.apu.edu/stories/

Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Azusa Pacific University conducts background checks on all final candidates.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit http://www.apu.edu/cp/employment/. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

Required Skills

Required Experience