MFT Faculty: Teaching, Research & Student Mentorship

samuelmerritt; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Merritt University in Sacramento, CA invites applications for a full-time Marriage and Family Therapy faculty member. The role supports graduate education through teaching, mentoring, research, and service, preparing students for ethical and culturally responsive practice, with responsibilities spanning curriculum development and program assessment.

The position emphasizes teaching, supervision in practicum/internships, and conducting scholarly work.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned graduate-level MFT courses in face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats using effective instructional practices and appropriate technologies.
• Develop and maintain syllabi, course content, assignments, and evaluation methods aligned with program learning outcomes, applicable accreditation standards, and current MFT scholarship and practice.
• Facilitate engaging discussions and experiential learning that integrate systemic theory, clinical application, research, ethics, and culturally responsive practice.
• Evaluate student learning and clinical competencies, provide timely, constructive feedback on assignments, projects, examinations, and professional development.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of grades, attendance, and student progress; use the institution's learning management system and instructional technologies.
• Maintain scheduled office hours and provide academic advising, mentoring, and professional guidance in accordance with assigned responsibilities.
• Participate in student progress reviews and address academic or professional development concerns through established program procedures, including remediation when appropriate.
• Collaborate with faculty and administration on curriculum development, course sequencing, outcomes assessment, and improvements in teaching and student learning.
• Provide relational and systemic supervision in assigned practicum, internship, or clinical courses, consistent with professional credentials, applicable requirements, and program policies.
• Support students in developing clinical judgment, ethical decision-making, cultural humility, and competence in working with individuals, couples, families, and other relational systems.
• Collaborate with the Program Director, clinical supervisors, and placement sites regarding student learning and clinical progress as assigned; communicate concerns promptly through established procedures.
• Maintain required supervision and evaluation documentation and protect the confidentiality of student and client information.
• Develop and maintain an active research agenda relevant to MFT, relational and systemic practice, clinical training, or related areas of inquiry.
• Design and conduct research using appropriate methods, including literature review, study development, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Disseminate scholarly work through peer-reviewed publications, professional presentations, and other appropriate scholarly products, with expectations proportionate to the research appointment and faculty rank.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and community or clinical partners on research projects, as appropriate, and contribute to a supportive research environment.
• Mentor students in research literacy, scholarly writing, and research projects; supervise theses, capstone projects, or other scholarly work when assigned.
• Pursue internal or external research support, including grant proposals and collaborative funding opportunities, as appropriate to the research agenda and available resources.
• Obtain required research approvals and follow institutional policies for research ethics, participant protection, data security, and responsible conduct of research.
• Develop research goals in consultation with academic leadership and document progress and scholarly outcomes through established faculty review processes.
• Participate in faculty meetings, program planning, and assigned program or institutional committees.
• Contribute to accreditation documentation, outcomes assessment, program review, and continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in admissions interviews, recruitment, orientation, and other program activities as assigned.
• Provide service to the MFT

Job description

Samuel Merritt University in Sacramento, CA invites applications for a full-time Marriage and Family Therapy faculty member. The role supports graduate education through teaching, mentoring, research, and service, preparing students for ethical and culturally responsive practice, with responsibilities spanning curriculum development and program assessment.

The position emphasizes teaching, supervision in practicum/internships, and conducting scholarly work.