(2) Assistant Professors, Marital

(2) Assistant Professors, Marital & Family Therapy

Job No: 524207
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Dominguez Hills
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Probationary, Full Time, Faculty - Health Sciences, On-site (work in-person at business location)

(2) Assistant Professors

Department of Marital & Family Therapy

College of Health, Human Services, & Nursing

Position Description

The Department of Marital & Family Therapy at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites applications for (2) Tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor (Academic Year) with the appointment starting in Fall 2023.

At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that include every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University's mission, vision, and core values.

For more information: Mission, Vision, and Values.

Department of Marital & Family Therapy

The Department of Marital & Family Therapy at CSU Dominguez Hills is a department within the College of Health, Human Services and Nursing (CHHSN). The Masters of Science Degree in Marital & Family Therapy is the result of a 63-unit program that is both academic and clinical in its emphasis. It is also approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and attracts both full-time and part-time students. It is intended for students who wish to prepare for MFT internships and licensure after graduation.

For more information: For more information see: https://www.csudh.edu/mft/

The Position

The successful candidates will be expected to teach core and specialization courses in the Marital and Family Therapy Program, as well as supervise students through the practicum courses. Faculty members are also expected to demonstrate scholarly productivity, as reflected in publications and professional presentations as part of the Retention, Tenure, and Promotion (RTP) process. Program related responsibilities include but are not limited to student advising/mentoring, admissions, curriculum assessment and development, participation in program governance as a core faculty member, and university service. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity and social justice in their role as a faculty member. Applications are due by December 15, 2022 with an anticipated start date in August of 2023.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include teaching core and clinical courses and providing supervision, participating in program governance as a core faculty member, advancing scholarly work, and engaging in service to the profession and university. Full-time professors are usually expected to have a teaching load of at least 12 units per semester. Three units could be credited to this load by service on departmental, college, and university committees, writing and implementing a grant, or representing the program and the university with accreditation and professional organizations. The successful candidate will also be directly responsible for the academic advising, supervising, training, and mentoring of MFT students. Since this is a tenure-track (10 month-AY) position, the successful candidate is expected to follow a Retention, Tenure and Promotion (RTP) process; scholarly activity/publication is expected. Active participation in the professional guilds (California Association of Marital & Family Therapy (CAMFT), the American Association of Marital & Family Therapy (AAMFT), and the Marital & Family Therapy Consortium of California and their meetings/conferences) is strongly encouraged. Service to the campus is very important, so the faculty member must be available to serve in the departmental, college, or university. In addition, the successful candidate should have awareness and experience with COAMFTE accreditation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must have experience in teaching and working with students from diverse age, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.
• Doctorate in Marital (Couple) and Family Therapy from an accredited institution; Well-qualified doctoral candidates will be considered; all requirements for degree conferral must be completed before start of appointment. ABDs must indicate their anticipated degree completion date.
• Licensed as a Marriage & Family Therapist - preferably in the State of California, or, at minimum, eligible for licensure in California.
• BBS, CAMFT or AAMFT Approved Clinical Supervisor or Supervisor-in-Training Status from AAMFT

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a COAMFTE accredited program and/or knowledge and experience in MFT accreditation procedures
• Professional publication and grant writing experiences

Employment Requirement

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy

The California State University (CSU) is committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities we serve, as well as maintaining higher education access and attainment for our students, as such, we embrace a comprehensive strategy designed to reduce the likelihood of transmission of the COVID-19 virus. The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption if eligible. Any candidate advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The system-wide policy can be found at: CSU Vaccination Policy.

Questions about the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy may be sent to hrm@csudh.edu .

Additional Information

The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is $5,405 to $11,994 per month (12 monthly payments per academic year); salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and current CSUDH faculty salaries in the academic department/discipline. Faculty salaries are subject to budgetary authorization and any California State University System faculty contract increases. Summer research grants, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available that includes: health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and dependent fee‐waiver; access to campus child‐care; and a defined‐benefit retirement through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit: https://www.csudh.edu/hr/benefits/.

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

How to Apply- To apply for this position, please click the "Apply Now" button on this page.

The position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin in January/2023. For full consideration, please submit your completed application with the required materials no later than February 28, 2023.

Current Curriculum Vitae with contact information

Cover letter

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2 pages maximum)*

List of 3 references with contact information**

Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required for the finalist)***

A Statement on Teaching (2 pages maximum)

A Statement on Research (2 pages maximum)

A Statement of Clinical Supervision Philosophy (2 pages maximum)

Sample Publications or Evidence of Creative/Scholarly Activity

Teaching Evaluations (if available)

*Given CSUDH's commitment to diversity and inclusion for all students, faculty, staff, and administrators, describe your individual commitment and experiences in advancing diversity and inclusion and how they relate to your future teaching and research.

**This position requires three letters of recommendation (LORs). Please do not upload your LORs with your application. Your list of references will be notified at the appropriate time during the search process. They will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the LOR. You will be able to verify that each letter has been received by CSUDH by logging back into your applicant portal.

***For finalist with International transcripts, a United States Equivalency certification will be required.

A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for earned/awarded/conferred foreign terminal degrees, which is from a foreign Academic Institution for foreign studies. The US Equivalency certification is used to validate foreign studies from an academic credential evaluation agency and is evaluated on foreign studies and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. The certification must translate the information in English, and confirm that your highest terminal degree is US Equivalent to a US terminal degree (i.e., Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate's, Doctor's of Philosophy). The certification can be emailed to facultyaffairs@csudh.edu or mailed directly to the office of Faculty Affairs and Development, 1000 East Victoria Street, WH-368, Carson, CA 90747.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Karen Quek, PhD., LMFT

Search Committee Chair

CSU, Dominguez Hills

1000 East Victoria Street

Carson, CA 90747

Closing Statement

CSUDH is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

For more information: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources' Office (310) 243-3771.

Clery Act crime statistics for CSUDH are available at Campus Security Report (Clery), or by calling University Police at (310) 243-3639.

Upon appointment, all candidates must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

The California State University is Smoke and Tobacco Free. Smoking, Vaping and other Tobacco use are Not Permitted anywhere on University property. Education Code 42356, CCR Title 5, Article 9.

For more information, see: Smoke & Tobacco-Free


Applications Close: Open until filled

To apply, visit: https://careers.csudh.edu/en-us/job/524207/2-assistant-professors-marital-family-therapy



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