MFT Adjunct Faculty (Summer Semester)

University of San Francisco; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

University of San Francisco's MFT Program in the School of Education seeks adjunct instructors to teach course(s) for the Summer Semester. Courses include CPSY 630, CPSY 640, CPSY 650, CPSY 654, CPSY 665, and CPSY 683, covering assessments, relationship therapy, trauma, career counseling, addictions, and psychopharmacology.

Masters or Ph.D./Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology with expertise in MFT is required, and applicants should integrate diversity, equity, and advocacy into teaching.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in MFT, Ph.D., or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology required.
• Instructors must integrate diversity, equity, and advocacy into their teaching.
• Demonstrated expertise in the specific content area of the requested course(s).

Responsibilities

• Teach CPSY 630: Individual and Systems Assessments (3 credits) with exposure to assessment procedures.
• Teach CPSY 640: Relationship Therapy (3 credits) focusing on relational development and therapeutic relationships.
• Teach CPSY 650: Trauma and Crisis Counseling (3 credits) with emphasis on culturally relevant interventions.
• Teach CPSY 654: Career Counseling (3 credits) covering theories and application to diverse populations.
• Teach CPSY 665: Substance and Addictions Counseling (3 credits) integrating addiction theories and recovery models.
• Teach CPSY 683: Clinical Psychopharmacology (3 credits) including drug action and cultural influences.

Skills

Diversity and equity integration

Education

Master’s degree in MFT, Ph.D., or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Job description

Job Title: MFT Adjunct Faculty (Summer Semester)

Job Summary: The Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Program in the School of Education at the University of San Francisco is seeking adjunct instructors to teach course(s) for the Summer Semester. Students in the MFT Program graduate with a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy and may gain licensure hours through the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) for the MFT and optionally for the License in Professional Clinical Counseling.

Course Responsibilities

• CPSY 630 – Individual and Systems Assessments (3 credits). Students will be exposed to a wide variety of assessment procedures, including structured interviews, standardized and non-standardized tests, and behavioral assessments. Coursework covers assessment of individuals, couples, and family interactions using empirically validated models applied to clinical and non‑clinical populations, assessment of chronic/serious mental illness and dual diagnosis, and the relationship between family, work, and mental illness.
• CPSY 640 – Relationship Therapy (3 credits). The course focuses on how people develop as relational beings, their approach to relating, and the therapeutic relationship to promote behavioral and intra‑psychic change. Topics include interpersonal relationships in individuals, families, couples, developmental and cultural influences, and major theoretical approaches such as Bowen, structural, experiential, cognitive‑behavioral, psychoanalytic, and others.
• CPSY 650 – Trauma and Crisis Counseling (3 credits). This course examines crisis theory, multidisciplinary responses, and intervention strategies for clients in crisis. It addresses trauma related to racism, poverty, violence, immigration, and other social determinants, with a focus on culturally relevant intervention models.
• CPSY 654 – Career Counseling (3 credits). Provides an overview of career development theories, techniques, and their application to diverse populations, including sociopolitical and multicultural issues and the intersection of work and mental health.
• CPSY 665 – Substance and Addictions Counseling (3 credits). Covers the etiology, assessment, and treatment of substance use disorders, with integration of addiction counseling theories, co‑occurring mental health disorders, cultural contexts, and a recovery model framework.
• CPSY 683 – Clinical Psychopharmacology (3 credits). Explores principles of drug action and neurotransmitter systems, along with historical, social, economic, political, and cultural influences on psychiatric medication use.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in MFT, Ph.D., or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology required.
• Demonstrated expertise and knowledge in the specific content area of the requested course(s).
• Instructors must integrate issues of diversity, equity, and advocacy into their teaching.

Application Process

Applicants should submit a cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the course(s) to be taught, a curriculum vitae, and three recommendation letters evaluating teaching skills.

Compensation and Employment Details

Full-Time/Part-Time: Part time

Pay Rate: $2,256.00 per unit.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy

The University of San Francisco is an equal‑opportunity institution of higher education. The University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, or military status. Qualified applicants with disabilities may request accommodations under the law. The University will consider applicants with arrest and conviction records under the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.