"Clinical Assistant Professor - Family Studies"

Job Details

Clinical Assistant Professor - Family Studies

Requisition ID: 2026-9902
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Roosevelt
Category: Faculty
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Faculty
College: E Eccles Jones Coll of Ed & Hum Svs
Department: Human Development & Family Studies
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits.

Overview

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Utah State University (USU) is seeking applicants for a Clinical Assistant Professor position focused on relationship science at the Roosevelt, Utah campus. The successful candidate will teach core undergraduate courses as well as practicum courses for the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) master's and doctoral programs. Over time, the candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching and effectiveness in service.

This is nine-month academic year position anticipated to begin in August 2026. Review of applications will begin February 20, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. U.S. Work Authorization is required for the duration of employment.

Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair Dr. David Schramm, david.schramm@usu.edu (435-797-8183).

Responsibilities

• Deliver a vibrant family science program at USU Uintah Basin. This includes community outreach that contributes to the health and well-being of families.
• Teach general undergraduate courses using distance technologies in relationship science and relational health, such as couple and family relations, parenting, family life education, balancing work and family, and research methodology.
• Integrate with the Logan campus MFT program to teach local and distant students in practicum, provide MFT supervision and advising, and instruct MFT coursework.
• Provide quality service to the program, department, broader University, and the fields of family studies and/or marriage and family therapy.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD to be completed before the starting date
• Demonstrated or clear potential for excellence in teaching university courses.
• Demonstrated or clear potential for mentoring/supervising students.
• Ability to develop novel courses and programming in the areas of relationship health and relationship science
• AAMFT Approved Supervisor Designation or AAMFT Supervisory Candidate
• MFT license-eligible in Utah
• Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication and ability to work well in a team setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with distance education technologies, including synchronous and asynchronous modalities
• Awareness, sensitivity, and demonstrated commitment to the respect and inclusion of all groups and people

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
• One sample of a recent publication or scholarly writing to be uploaded in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"
• Contact information for three professional references to be entered in the Candidate Profile
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
  + The cover letter addressing the qualifications for the position and highlighting your ability to build a vibrant family studies undergraduate program, your ability to mentor or supervise students, and your philosophy of teaching.

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary
Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits.