MSMFT Program Chair

Fuller Theological Seminary; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuller Theological Seminary’s School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy invites applications for a full-time Program Chair for the MSMFT in Pasadena, CA. The role oversees curriculum, faculty, and student experience, with responsibilities spanning admissions coordination, budget planning, and committee leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a terminal degree in family therapy or related field and is licensed or license-eligible in California, with demonstrated administration, clinical,

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in family therapy or related field; licensed/licensed-eligible in CA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the curriculum in collaboration with the SOPMFT Associate Dean.
• Recruit, nurture, and evaluate program affiliated faculty.
• Manage student experience: recruitment, selection, formation, retention with Admissions/Enrollment/Marketing.
• Oversee the student admission committee.
• Supervise the Pasadena Student MFT Graduate Union President(s).
• Chair MSMFT program meetings and MSMFT Executive Staff Meetings.
• Support the Pasadena DCT's office with student practicum preparation.
• Plan and oversee the annual program budget with the SoPMFT Dean.

Skills

Program administration

Graduate teaching

Faculty recruitment

Student advising

Budget planning

Education

Terminal degree

Job description

Program Chair of the MS Marriage and Family Therapy Program

Pasadena, CA, US

Fuller Theological Seminary

School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy

Program Chair of the MS Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Pasadena

Position Profile

The School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy (SoPMFT) at Fuller Theological Seminary invites applications for a full-time, administrative faculty appointment as Program Chair of the Masters of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MSMFT) program in Pasadena, CA. This faculty appointment will be in the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) department. Fuller's MFT department offers two degrees: an MSMFT degree at our Pasadena, CA campus and a Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT). Both programs are designed to provide excellence in training for future marriage and family therapists, who learn how to apply family systems-based theories and therapeutic modalities to address the needs of individuals, couples, and families in a variety of contexts.

The primary responsibilities of this position are to work closely with the SOPMFT Dean and Associate Dean, MSMFT Director of Clinical Training, MSMFT Senior Academic Advisor,and the Pasadena faculty and staff to oversee the Pasadena MSMFT program. These responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the curriculum (in collaboration with the SOPMFT Associate Dean)
• Recruiting, nurturing, and evaluating program affiliated faculty (in collaboration with the SOPMFT Associate Dean)
• Managing student experience through: student recruitment, selection, formation, and retention (in collaboration with Fuller's Admissions, Enrollment, and Marketing departments)
• Overseeing the student admission committee
• Supervising the Pasadena Student MFT Graduate Union President (or Co-Presidents)
• Chairing MSMFT program meetings and MSMFT Executive Staff Meetings
• Support the Pasadena DCT's office with student practicum preparation
• Planning and overseeing annual program budget (in collaboration with the SoPMFT Dean)

In addition, the incumbent will be expected to teach a limited number of classes each year and serve in School and Seminary-wide committees. This is an in-person position requiring residence in Los Angeles County.

Fuller Seminary, embracing the School of Mission and Theology and the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy, is a multidenominational, international, and multiethnic community dedicated to providing indispensable formational education for diverse Christian leaders everywhere. The seminary is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. All senior staff are expected to affirm the seminary's Statement of Faith and abide by its Community Standards. Additional information about Fuller seminary can be found at Fuller.edu.

Fuller is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. Our academic programs are enriched by a number of centers, institutes, and initiatives, including centers that focus on theology and the arts, recovery, leadership, film, youth and emerging adults, and thriving/flourishing. Additionally, several centers serve Fuller's diverse student population, including the Center for Asian American Theology and Ministry, the Korean Studies Center, Centro Latino, the William E. Pannell Center for Black Church Studies, and the China Studies Center. These centers offer conferences, lectures, advocacy for students and staff, and support a variety of relevant courses including courses in Korean and Spanish and their activities are consistent with Fuller's Strategic Approach to Inclusive Excellence (SATIE).

A diverse, equitable, global focus is central to Fuller's mission and our SATIE. A major commitment to promote institutional viability and vitality that is noted in the SATIE is to recruit, retain, and promote a diverse administration, staff, and faculty. We are committed to providing strategic support for these faculty on an institutional level including peer mentoring and community support.

Qualifications

A terminal degree in family therapy or a related field, such as clinical psychology is required. Also, at the time of appointment, the candidate must be licensed/licensed-eligible in the state of California. Candidates should demonstrate experience in administration, clinical work, supervision, and teaching at the graduate level. Candidates should also show evidence of contributing to the field through professional presentations and publications and have the capability to effectively serve the culturally, ethnically, racially, and theologically diverse student body enrolled in this program.

Fuller Theological Seminary is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To the extent required by law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. As a religious institution, Fuller Theological Seminary is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees for certain positions on the basis of religion.

Pay Scale

Expected Salary range (based upon degree and academic rank): $77,000 to $94,900

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