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Assistant/Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy

Appalachian State University
United States, North Carolina, Boone
287 Rivers Street (Show on map)
Nov 20, 2024
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Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy
Tenure Status Tenure Track
Provide Rank Assistant/Associate Professor
Position Number 018681
Department Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education - 260100
Position Summary Information


Minimum Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy or a related clinical field completed by July 31, 2025
  • Evidence of (or commitment to) ongoing scholarly activity, to include publications and presentations
  • Evidence of (or commitment to) implementing best practices related to course design and classroom environment as well as ongoing development as an instructor
  • Evidence of (or commitment to) active engagement in the MFT profession

  • AAMFT Approved Supervisor or Supervisor Candidate
  • Licensed or license-eligible as a marriage and family therapist in North Carolina

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

  • Previous academic and/or professional leadership experience
  • Experience implementing the COAMFTE accreditation standards and assessing student and program outcomes
  • Interest in pursuing external funding relevant to MFT
  • Experience in clinical practice and supervision in Couple and Family Therapy, including work with clients from communities facing disproportionate barriers
  • Experience mentoring students and/or faculty who are systemically disadvantaged
  • Graduated (or will graduate) from a COAMFTE accredited program

License/Certification Required
Description of the Department or Unit
The Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education ( CTH) has 5 graduate degree programs: a) Marriage and Family Therapy ( COAMFTE accredited), b) Clinical Mental Health Counseling ( CACREP accredited), c) Professional School Counseling ( CACREP accredited), d) Student Affairs Administration ( CAS standards aligned ), and e) Higher Education, along with 3 graduate certificate programs; a) Addiction Counseling, b) College and University Teaching, and c) Expressive Arts Therapy. The CTH department includes 20 full-time faculty and 2 full time staff members along with approximately 160 graduate students.
For more information about the department see https://cth.appstate.edu/ and the MFT program see https://mft.appstate.edu/
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assume a leadership role in the department (e.g., program director, internship coordinator) relevant to prior experience
  • Teach a 3:3 course load on campus with reassigned time available for serving in a leadership role; Summer teaching is available
  • Teach MFT courses and provide clinical supervision of internship students
  • Advise and mentor graduate students in the MFT program
  • Engage in research and scholarly activities relevant to MFT
  • Engage in service to the program, department, institution, and MFT profession

Type of Position Full Time Position
Appointment Type 1.0
Number Of Months Per Year 9
Physical Demands of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Posting Details Information


Proposed Date of Hire 08/11/2025
Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration: N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications.
ABD Description
ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.

No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board:

  • Cover letter addressing the minimum qualifications, areas of interest, and how your work and experience aligns with the CTH departmental mission.
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • List of three professional references with contact information
  • A teaching statement

UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date 11/18/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins 01/06/2025
Search Chair Name Tatjana Farley
Search Chair Email farleytm@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/48615
Posting Number FA00468P
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