Clinical Assistant Professor

National Council on Family Relations; Waco, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous time off

Tuition remission

Automatic retirement contributions

Job summary

Baylor University is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor for its Marriage and Family Therapy program. The position is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track role in a newly developed hybrid MS program.

The faculty will teach graduate MFT courses, supervise students, coordinate offsite placements, and contribute to program development and accreditation activities. The successful candidate will participate in recruitment, applicant interviews, and service on committees, with travel to Waco, TX

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Licensure (or eligibility for licensure) as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
• AAMFT Approved Supervisor Candidate.
• ABD candidates may be considered for a terminal degree.
• Doctoral degree in MFT is preferred.
• Experience with hybrid/online teaching and program development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level MFT courses year-round.
• Provide clinical supervision to MFT students.
• Coordinate offsite clinical placements.
• Develop and implement clinical policies and procedures.

Skills

Collaborative working style

Strong communication

Team-oriented environment

Education

Terminal degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

ABD candidates may be considered

Doctoral degree in MFT

Job description

Baylor University - Department of Human Sciences and Design

Posting Date

August 20, 2026

The Department of Human Sciences and Design invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track core faculty position at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor to join our dynamic and collaborative Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) faculty.
Baylor University’s MFT program is a newly developed hybrid MS program. We are seeking an innovative faculty member who will help advance our mission to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. As a hybrid program, MFT faculty and staff live across the United States. Faculty may reside remotely but are required to travel to Waco, TX periodically for designated work periods, including some weekends.
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. To the extent that a faculty or staff member is benefits eligible, Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will contribute to the year-round responsibilities of teaching graduate-level MFT courses, providing clinical supervision to MFT students, coordinating offsite clinical placements, and supporting the development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures. Additional responsibilities include active participation in MFT program development, such as supporting program goals and outcomes, overseeing student capstone projects, and engaging in faculty meetings and program retreats. The candidate will also assist with accreditation activities, recruitment efforts, and applicant interviews, as well as serve on departmental, college, and university committees as required. The candidate must be able to work effectively in a team-oriented clinical environment; contribute to outreach and service initiatives; provide graduate student advising; support curriculum and program development; and fulfill other duties as assigned by the Department Chair
Candidates who are outside of the United States and do not have other nonimmigrant visa status will not be sponsored for an H-1B petition.
EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Qualifications

Required:
Terminal degree in Marriage and Family Therapy; ABD doctoral candidates may be considered.
Licensure (or eligibility for licensure) as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
AAMFT Approved Supervisor Candidate.
Applicants must exhibit a collaborative working style (strong communication and interpersonal skills) with faculty and students and model a philosophy consistent with the MFT Program’s vision, mission, and values, and Baylor University’s Christian mission.

Preferred:
Doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Previous MFT program teaching experience and supervision within an accredited MFT program and/or with hybrid/online teaching experience preferred; 3-5 years of clinical experience and practice preferred.
Previous experience in academic strategic planning, curriculum development, faculty and student recruitment and retention, program assessment, accreditation processes, clinical supervision, and offsite placement management.
AAMFT Approved Supervisor.
Demonstrated active involvement within professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels.

Organization Summary

About Robbins College
The Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences at Baylor University seeks to prepare leaders in health and quality of life through science, scholarship and innovation. Together, the departments housed within the Robbins College – Communication Sciences and Disorders; Health, Human Performance and Recreation; Human Sciences and Design; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy; Public Health; and a number of Army-Baylor graduate programs – promote a team-based approach to transformational education and research, establishing interdisciplinary research collaborations to advance solutions for improving quality of life for individuals, families and communities. For more information, visit the Robbins College website.
About Baylor University:
With a main campus located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.

Job Overview

Job Type

Full time

Salary Information

$ 86,000.00 - $ 96,000.00.

Location

One Bear Place 97346
Waco , TX 76798
United States

Application Deadline

October 23, 2026

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