Assistant Professor, Marriage and Family Therapy

Assistant Professor, Marriage and Family Therapy

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor, Marriage and Family Therapy.

Position Details
Location	Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States
Division	Child and Family Sciences
Position Type	Faculty
Employment Status	Full Time
Grant Funded	No
Posting Close Date	May 31, 2024

Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin October 1 and continue until position is filled. Contact Dr. Heath Grames ([email protected] or 601-266-6434) to inquire about the position. A completed application will include 1) a cover letter describing applicant strengths and qualifications for the position, 2) CV, 3) names and contact information of three individuals who can provide a recommendation, 4) teaching statement and 5) academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are necessary for hire). Upload application materials to the HR site found here: https://jobs.usm.edu. The program is committed to increasing diversity; we encourage applications from those who identify as diverse in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, and/or sexual orientation AA/EEO/ADAI.
 
Job Summary 
The Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Program at the University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning August 2024. The MFT Program is located in The School of Child and Family Sciences (CFS) within the College of Education and Human Sciences. The school offers an AAFCS accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Child and Family Sciences with two emphases: family science and child development; a Master’s Degree in Child and Family Sciences; and a COAMFTE accredited Master’s Degree  in Marriage and Family Therapy. CFS is also home to the Center for Child Development and the Center for Family Therapy.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

Teach graduate level courses in marriage and family therapy.

Provide clinical supervision to MFT graduate students.

Maintain an active and successful research agenda.

Contribute to the mission of the school, college, and university through service activities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications  
An earned doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy or closely related field (by August 2024). Licensed or license eligible as an LMFT in Mississippi. Evidence of strong research skills and aligned scholarship or demonstrated potential for developing a scholarly research program.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds, programs, and colleges. 
• Committed to campus engagement.
  

Preferred Qualifications  
Credentialed as an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. Prior teaching experience. Experience with COAMFTE accreditation.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others.  USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu .

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.