Assistant Professor Family and Human Services

Position Title: Assistant Professor Family and Human Services

Department: Family and Human Services

Location: Washburn University

The screening committee will review all eligible applications submitted by 03/16/2023

Position Summary: Washburn University's Family and Human Services Department invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor with anticipated start date of August 1, 2023. This position is a 9-month fulltime, tenure-track appointment. For information on Washburn University’s standards on tenure and promotion, please visit University Policy on Faculty Tenure.

Essential Functions:
• Teach 12 credit hours per semester or a full workload as defined by the faculty handbook.
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate Family and Human Services courses in assigned modalities (e.g., online, hybrid, face-to-face, Zoom, etc.).
• Advise students, maintain office hours in accordance with policy, attend meetings, and engage in service activities in the Department, the School of Applied Services, the University, the profession, and the community.
• Hold and maintain the required license.
• Fulfill expectations associated with a tenure-track appointment for scholarship.

Required Qualifications:
• Doctoral degree (or ABD with receipt of doctoral degree no later than June 1, 2024) in a field related to Family & Human Services (e.g., Couples and Family Therapy, Counseling, Human Development, Psychology, Social Work).
• Clinical experience in a primary domain of the Department (addiction counseling and/or trauma and recovery services).
• Demonstrated commitment to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage students from diverse backgrounds.
• Hold (and maintain during position) a Master’s or higher license issued by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (e.g., LMAC, LCAC, LP, LMSW, LMFT, LPC, LMLP).

Preferred Qualifications:
• Post-secondary teaching experience in academic and/or professional settings.
• Experience with learning management systems (e.g., D2L, Blackboard) for online education.
• Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) with the National Council on Family Relations.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

- Please upload a cover letter and cv as instructed on the application. The cover letter should address all required and preferred qualifications and evidence of holding an eligible BSRB license. Contact information for three current professional references will be collected as part of the application form.
- If you have questions about the position, please contact Professor Deborah Altus, Department Chair, at deborah.altus@washburn.edu.

- Official transcripts are required at the time of hire.

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