"Open Rank - Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT)"

Position Summary

Primary responsibilities will include graduate teaching and supervising master’s level practicum students, as well as assisting the program director with various program and departmental duties (i.e. advising, recruitment, accreditation, assessment, clinical/practicum coordination).

Oregon Tech offers innovative and rigorous applied degree programs. To foster student and graduate success, the university provides an intimate, hands-on learning environment, focusing on application of theory to practice. The MFT program is housed in Oregon Tech’s Humanities and Social Sciences department – a collegial environment that encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly between healthcare and the social sciences. With a commitment to diversity, the MS MFT program has a strong curriculum informed by the needs of under-served rural populations in southern Oregon and northern California. These populations include Klamath Tribal families, migratory farm worker families, and families struggling with multi-generational poverty.

The Oregon Tech MS MFT program is poised to begin the accreditation process. Candidates with experience with this process are encouraged to apply. Please highlight any experiences with the accreditation process in your materials.

For consideration at the Assistant Professor Level:

Qualified candidates will have a doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. While ABD candidates will be considered, successful degree completion prior to January 1, 2027 is required for reappointment.

Qualified candidates must be able to supervise graduate students in practicum placements and possess the AAMFT Approved Clinical Supervisor designation, or be an AAMFT Approved Supervisor candidate. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach a broad range of classes that support our current curriculum both online and on campus. Courses will include lifespan development, developing cultural competencies, and sexuality & therapy, as well as opportunities for teaching courses in the candidates area of expertise.

For consideration at the Associate Professor Level:

Qualified candidates must have a Doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and be able to supervise graduate students in practicum placements and possess the AAMFT Approved Clinical Supervisor designation, or be an AAMFT Approved Supervisor candidate. Candidates should demonstrate an excellent record of teaching a broad range of classes that support our current curriculum both online and on campus. Courses will include lifespan development, developing cultural competencies, and sexuality & therapy, as well as opportunities for teaching courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.

Qualified candidates will have at least 5 years’ experience and must have a record of successful research projects and supervision of graduate student research. The candidate should also have a record of university leadership (program coordination, accreditation experience, program assessment, etc.).

For consideration at the Full Professor Level:

Qualified candidates will have all the experience listed under Associate Professor qualifications and an additional 5 years experience with at least 3 years’ of direct accreditation experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy; while ABD candidates will be considered, successful degree completion prior to January 1, 2027 is required for reappointment.
• Experience providing systemic/relational mental health services to individuals, couples, and families.
• Eligibility for MFT clinical licensure in Oregon.
• AAMFT Approved Clinical Supervisor or AAMFT Approved Supervisor candidate.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and clinical mentoring.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supervising graduate students and/or graduate level supervisees toward licensure.
• Experience with a “Self of the Therapist” model.
• Clinical and clinical supervisory experience, including work in community service agencies with underserved and rural populations.
• Experience with hybrid course design and delivery.
• Experience with conducting research and a willingness to include graduate student in research projects.
• Experience with MFT program supervision.
• Experience with COAMFTE accreditation processes.
• Successful record of program accreditation.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications are accepted exclusively via the Oregon Tech Job Board: https://jobs.oit.edu/postings/7146

The initial review of applications will begin November 10, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration.

For additional information or to apply, please visit: https://jobs.oit.edu/postings/7146