MFT Education & Research Professor (Hybrid)

Samuel Merritt University; California; Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Education reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Samuel Merritt University invites applications for full-time Marriage and Family Therapy faculty at the Sacramento Campus. The role emphasizes teaching graduate MFT courses, supervising clinical training, conducting research, and contributing to program development and service.

The position requires a doctoral-level MFT, LMFT licensure or eligibility, and a demonstrated record in teaching, supervision and scholarship.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (or closely related field) with professional identity as MFT.
• AAMFT Approved Supervisor designation or progress toward it.
• Experience teaching graduate-level MFT courses.
• Evidence of research skills and active scholarly agenda.
• Current LMFT licensure or eligibility in the state of position.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate MFT courses in face-to-face, hybrid or online formats.
• Develop syllabi, assignments and evaluation methods aligned with outcomes and standards.
• Provide clinical supervision in practicum/internship courses.
• Support student learning, assessment and progress through feedback.
• Collaborate on curriculum development and program assessment.
• Engage in scholarship and dissemination of research.

Skills

MFT theory

Teaching

Research

Clinical supervision

Interprofessional collaboration

Cultural competence

Ethics

Communication

Documentation

Time management

Education

Doctoral degree in MFT

AAMFT Supervisor designation or candidate

Experience teaching graduate MFT

Active research agenda

LMFT licensure/eligibility

Tools

Learning Management System

Job description

Samuel Merritt University invites applications for full-time Marriage and Family Therapy faculty at the Sacramento Campus. The role emphasizes teaching graduate MFT courses, supervising clinical training, conducting research, and contributing to program development and service.

The position requires a doctoral-level MFT, LMFT licensure or eligibility, and a demonstrated record in teaching, supervision and scholarship.