Assistant Professor

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in established areas of expertise.

Supervising master's and doctoral students in the Medical Family Therapy (MedFT) and Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) programs.

Chairing theses and dissertations and serving as an advisor and mentor to MedFT/MFT students.

Providing meaningful service to the profession, university, and broader community.

Fostering a collegial, collaborative, and supportive environment through effective engagement with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.

Contingent upon availability of funds.

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Earned PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy, Medical Family Therapy, or related field, such as Psychology or Counseling, from regionally accredited institutions. Candidates with the PhD conferred at the time of initial appointment will hold the probationary rank of Assistant Professor. ABD candidates will also be initially appointed with the probationary term rank of Assistant Professor and must have the terminal degree conferred prior to their first reappointment.
• Demonstrate evidence of a commitment to excellence in research, grant writing, teaching, clinical supervision, and professional service.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:

• Eligible for North Carolina Licensure; AAMFT Approved Supervisor or AAMFT Approved Supervisor Candidate.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

• Research experience aligning with or adjacent to Medical Family Therapy.
• Supervision and/or clinical experience in integrated or healthcare settings.
• History of successfully acquiring external grant funding.
• Experience with creating/maintaining community and/or interdisciplinary collaborations.

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Application screening begins late September 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

In order to apply, candidates must submit the following materials online at www.jobs.ecu.edu:

1. Cover letter addressing the position description
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3. A list of three references with contact information.
4. Copy of Transcript from all graduate education programs from colleges/universities attended.

As part of the screening process, the references provided may be contacted.

At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required.

Applicants must complete a candidate profile by creating an account (see âEURoeCreate AccountâEUR? by following the link below) online via the PeopleAdmin system (https://ecu.peopleadmin.com).

Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system.

Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered for meeting this requirement.

For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Lee Gaylord (HDFS 932038) East Carolina University, College of Health and Human Sciences 1000 East 5th Street, Rivers West 238 Mail stop 505, Greenville, NC 27858.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with achievement and experience. It is expected that this position will begin in August 2027.

For further information, please contact: Dr. Jakob (Jake) Jensen, Jensenja14@ecu.edu,

252-328-1356.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Additional Instructions to Applicant:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Initial Screening Begins: 09/24/2026

To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/96554

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