Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Assistant Professor - Marriage and Family Therapy City Logan Campus Posted Date 2 hours ago(9/14/2024 12:21 PM) Requisition ID 2024-8335 # of Openings 1 Job Locations US-UT-Logan Category (Portal Searching) Faculty Position Type Benefited Full-Time Job Classification Faculty Percent of Time or Hours per Week 100% Time College E Eccles Jones Coll of Ed & Hum Svs Department Human Development & Family Studies Advertised Salary Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits. Telework Eligible No Overview

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Utah State University in Logan, Utah, is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor position in our Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) master’s and doctoral programs.  The successful candidate will be one of four core MFT faculty members and will bring creativity to drive innovations in research, education, and clinical training. Clinical and research specializations within the MFT field are flexible and Family Studies experience is welcome. This is a tenure-track, nine-month academic year position anticipated to begin in August 2025. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

 

Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Ryan Seedall (435 797-7433; ryan.seedall@usu.edu).

Responsibilities Developing and carrying out a nationally-recognized research program. This will include advising and mentoring students in producing quality research as well as securing external funding to support your research program.Teaching classes to undergraduate and graduate (both MS and PhD) students. Utah State University values high quality teaching.Supervising practica and clinical work of master’s degree students.Mentoring doctoral degree students in their research theses/dissertations.Providing quality service to the program, department, broader University, and the field of marriage and family therapy. Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD to be completed prior to starting dateAAMFT Approved Supervisor Designation or AAMFT Supervisory CandidateMFT license-eligible in UtahDemonstrated record of publishing in high-quality peer-reviewed journals, appropriate to discipline and audienceDemonstrated or clear potential to secure externally sponsored research fundingDemonstrated or potential for effectiveness in teaching university courses and mentoring practical and research activitiesOutstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication and ability to work well in a team setting

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong research methods and statistical experience/expertiseGrant writing experienceAwareness, sensitivity, and demonstrated commitment to the respect and inclusion of all groups and peopleFamiliarity with distance technologies including web-based educationDemonstrated or potential ability to be involved and contribute to professional organizations and other professional contexts Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

A curriculum vitae with evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness (e.g, course evaluations) to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”One sample of a recent publication or scholarly writing to be uploaded in the Candidate Profile under Documents 1-10Contact information for three (3) professional references to be entered in the Candidate ProfileA cover letter addressing the qualifications for the position and speaking to your research goals, philosophy of teaching, and philosophy of supervision to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits. ADA

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

College/Department Highlights

Department Highlights

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies is one of eight departments and three distinguished centers in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Sciences. The department has 30 faculty members, over 300 undergraduate majors, and over 80 graduate students. The HDFS department is committed to supporting innovative problem-focused research, transformative and work-force ready educational experiences, and state-of-the-art clinical training. HDFS faculty are dynamic and collaborative interdisciplinary scholars possessing a broad range of expertise across content and contexts. Our work is impact-focused, drawing on and contributing to the USU land-grant mission, bolstered by our connections with USU Extension. Faculty, staff, and students are committed to understanding, communicating, and implementing research, education, and practice, showcasing how HDFS supports the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities in Utah and beyond.

 

College Highlights

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is committed to inclusive excellence in research, teaching, and service activities across a wide array of education and human service fields.  The college is home to eight academic departments with approximately 200 faculty who are engaged in innovative research and high-quality graduate and undergraduate education. The college’s programs and outreach missions are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center, Center for the School of the Future, Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice, National Center for Hearing Assessment & Management, and the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. Faculty, students, and staff within the college also engage with a broad range of community partners to both provide opportunities for community-engaged research and learning and enhance the quality of education and human service programs throughout the state of Utah.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

 

*updated 04/2024

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

 

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023

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