Professor of Marriage & Family Therapy

Responsibilities

• Serve as Clinical Director of the MFT Program, overseeing clinical training, site partnerships, and student evaluations
• Manage operations of the Whitworth Marriage and Family Therapy Center (MFTC) and supervise student clinicians
• Teach graduate-level Marriage and Family Therapy courses and other assigned graduate curriculum
• Organize, facilitate, and supervise practicum and internship experiences for MFT students
• Monitor student academic and clinical progress and develop individualized growth plans
• Serve on the MFT Advisory Board and admissions committee
• Ensure program compliance with accreditation standards and participate in departmental governance
• Maintain active involvement in professional scholarship and research activities

Requirements

• Earned Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or a closely related field
• Current licensure (or eligibility for licensure) as a Marriage and Family Therapist in Washington State
• Minimum of five years of experience as an MFT
• AAMFT Clinical Fellow status and Approved Supervisor status (or eligibility)
• A personal commitment to the Christian faith and the integration of faith and learning
• Commitment to the mission of Whitworth as a Christian liberal arts university

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with COAMFTE accreditation standards and policies
• Previous university-level teaching experience
• Experience working within university graduate programs
• Familiarity with electronic health record keeping

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition remission programs for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Accrued vacation and sick leave
• 15 paid holidays and 2 days of floating holiday leave
• Access to University Recreation Center and Aquatic Center

About the Company

Whitworth University is a Christian liberal arts university dedicated to providing an education of mind and heart. Our mission is to equip diverse students to honor God, follow Christ, and serve humanity through academic excellence and community life.