Assistant/Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy

Position Summary

The Department of Human Development and Family Science ( HDFS ) at the University of Georgia is seeking applicants for an Assistant/Associate Professor to begin August 1, 2023. This position is a tenure-track, 9-month academic appointment. Preferred candidates would have a scholarly emphasis on prevention, intervention, and implementation sciences and/or traumatic stress studies. The duties would largely fall under those expected for HDFS faculty with research and teaching appointments.

Responsibilities: Successful candidates will be expected to vigorously pursue external grants to support their research and contribute to the academic mission of the department and the college through undergraduate and graduate teaching . They will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural sensitivity in their engagement of HDFS students and diverse communities.


Research:

• Establish and maintain an active independent program of research
• Have a record (or promise appropriate to years in field) of extramural funding to support their research
• Demonstrate a continuous record of scholarly productivity in peer-reviewed journals
• Secure intramural funding for research
• Take significant responsibility on externally funded, peer-reviewed projects. Ideally, the faculty member will secure extramural funding as PI to support research and graduate students
• Present research at a minimum of one national or international conference per year
• Collaborate with undergraduate students, graduate students, and/or post-docs on research (publications, grants, awards)
  
  

Teaching and Mentoring:

• Effectively teach assigned undergraduate and graduate courses
• Provide clinical supervision for doctoral student therapists enrolled in practicum courses
• Mentor graduate students and contribute as committee member in a way that increases critical thinking about disparities and inequities in global mental health contexts
• Engage in education activities related to teaching and clinical supervision of doctoral students
• Service on departmental, college, and/or university committees to support education and engagement missions

The person hired to this position is expected to play an important role in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in their areas of expertise, contribute to teaching existing MFT doctoral courses, and preparing new courses when needed. Specifically, MFT content must be responsive to standards outlined by the Commission on Accreditation of Marital and Family Therapy Education ( COAMFTE ). It is desired that this person may develop a special topics course that exposes HDFS graduate students to contemporary topics and methods. Thus, additionally expanding course coverage for the Qualitative Family Research Methods course and courses taught as part of the Quantitative Methods in Family and Social Science ( QMFSS ) Certificate. The successful candidate would have the ability to teach graduate level research methods courses in either quantitative methods, qualitative methods and/or mixed methods.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Full consideration will be given to applications received by Jan. 22, 2023. Required materials include a cover letter of interest, curriculum vita, statements of research, teaching and clinical supervision, a diversity statement, up to three preprints/reprints of representative publications, and contact information for three references. The diversity statement should describe one or more ways the candidate will contribute to building an equitable, inclusive, and diverse learning environment in teaching, mentoring, research, and service. Direct additional questions about the position to Dr. Elizabeth Wieling, Search Committee Chair, ewieling@uga.edu .

Posting Details

Posting Number

F1512P

Working Title

Assistant/Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy

Department

FACS-Human Devel & Family Sci

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

About HDFS at UGA : The Department of Human Development and Family Science provides leadership in the field via cutting edge research, pedagogy, and service. We are an interdisciplinary program focusing on individual, relationship, and family development within diverse ecological contexts. Faculty research interests include infancy and childhood, adolescence and young adulthood, adult development and aging, parenting and caregiving, interpersonal relationships, health and biobehavioral processes, diversity and culture, and contexts of human development. We have a vibrant program with over 481 undergraduate majors, 48 graduate students, and 20 faculty operating in a collegial and supportive environment. Faculty in the department collaborate with numerous programs and institutions across campus including the Owens Institute for Behavioral Research, Center for Family Research, Bio-Imaging Research Center, Institute on Human Development and Disability, Institute of Gerontology, McPhaul Child Development Center, and UGA Cooperative Extension. Additional information about the department may be found at: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/hdfs .

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion : The Human Development and Family Science ( HDFS ) Department at the University of Georgia aims to promote social justice, disrupt systems of oppression and marginalization, and advocate for the well-being of diverse individuals and families through teaching, research, and outreach. This is central to promoting optimal individual and family development. The HDFS Department is committed to: diversifying our faculty, staff and student body; creating opportunities and venues for continued faculty, staff and student learning, accountability, and discussion about issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice; utilizing critical pedagogical practices in our curriculum that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice in undergraduate, graduate, and extension education; generating and disseminating socially relevant research and scholarship; engaging with diverse communities through culturally responsive, decolonizing service and outreach; creating a climate of social justice learning within the HDFS community by examining and challenging institutional structural inequalities; and annually assessing our individual and collective progress toward these commitments.

Likewise, the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Georgia embrace a commitment to diversity by modeling for the state and nation a community of individuals and programs which seek to reduce prejudice, disparities, and discrimination and build a supportive environment for all (see https://www.fcs.uga.edu/about/diversity for more information). We welcome applicants who share this commitment.

The University of Georgia, located in Athens, Georgia, is a Research I, land-grant and sea-grant university institution in the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1785, the University of Georgia is the largest and most comprehensive educational institution in the state. The campus and community of Athens offer many cultural and recreational opportunities. UGA has approximately 30,000 undergraduate students and has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top 15 public institutions of higher education in the United States. Recently, UGA was ranked 15th by the Kiplinger Magazine in the list of the “100 Best Values in Public Colleges.” The Athens campus is approximately 60 miles from the Blue Ridge Mountains and 185 miles from the coast. Visit the University’s website at http://www.uga.edu for additional information.

College/Unit/Department website

https://www.fcs.uga.edu/hdfs

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Anticipated Start Date

08/01/2023

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

12/14/2022

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Open Rank

FLSA

Faculty Rank

Open Rank (Tenure Track)

Contract Type

Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status

Tenure Track or Tenured

Minimum Qualifications

Earned master’s or doctoral degree or emphasis in couple/marriage and family therapy, currently state-licensed as a marriage and family therapist ( LMFT ), and obtained or on the path to obtaining AAMFT -approved supervisor status.

Additional Requirements

Appointment to rank of Associate Professor will be extended to individuals with at least five years as Assistant Professor (eligible for promotion to rank of Associate Professor upon appointment) at a comparable institution and must show clear and convincing evidence of high levels of attainment in teaching and research and commensurate national or international recognition related to couple/marriage and family therapy. To be eligible for tenure on appointment, candidates must be appointed as an Associate Professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Any request for tenure upon appointment must be approved before hire. The successful candidate must show clear and convincing evidence of, or clear potential for, successful teaching at the graduate level and securing external research funding. See UGA’s criteria for faculty appointment, promotion and tenure.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hold AAMFT clinical membership
• Have at least 3 years of clinical experience as a relational/systemic scholar
• Have more than 3 years experience post-PhD

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to and expertise working with marginalized and/or underrepresented communities.

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust?

No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

No

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV
3. Research Portfolio/Philosophy
4. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
5. Other Documents #1
6. Other Documents #2
7. List of References with Contact Information
8. Sample Publications

Optional Documents