University Faculty Child

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness program with release time

Tuition benefits

Event tickets to athletic/arts

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Department of Child and Family Studies at Weber State University is inviting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The role focuses on a full-time undergraduate/graduate teaching load of 12 hours per semester across Family Science, Family Life Education, Human Development, and Marriage and Family Therapy, with expectations of research, advising, and committee service.

Preferred candidates hold clinical training and work experience.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Family Studies, Family Science, Human Development and Family Studies, or related field (a strong ABD may be considered if degree completed by Aug 15, 2027).
• Able to teach in support of the department curriculum designed around NCFR content areas and CFLE competencies.
• Able to teach in support of the department curriculum, designed around AAMFT training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teach a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate courses, including GenEd and Family Studies.
• Publish research and advise/mentor students; participate in committees.
• Develop a new graduate program in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Clinical training

Mentoring students

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Family Studies, Family Science, Human Development and Family Studies, or closely related field

Job description

University Faculty Child & Family Studies

Requisition Number: F00532P

Job Description

The Department of Child and Family Studies at Weber StateUniversity is seeking applications for a tenure-track AssistantProfessor position. The tenure-track position includes a full-timeundergraduate/graduate teaching load of 12 hours per semester inFamily Science, Family Life Education, Human Development, andMarriage and Family Therapy with expectations of publication,student advising, and participation in departmental, university,and community committees. Preference will be given to applicantswith clinical training and work experience.

Job Duties

Duties include teaching a wide variety of undergraduate andgraduate courses, which may include GenEd Courses and FamilyStudies courses, publishing research, serving on multiplecommittees, advising and mentoring students, and developing a newprogram in graduate studies in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in either Marriage and Family Therapy, Family Studies,Family Science, Human Development and Family Studies, or closelyrelated field (a strong ABD may be considered if degree completedby August 15, 2027).
• The candidate must be able to teach in support of thedepartment curriculum designed around the NCFR content areas andcriteria for training Certified Family Life Educators and providedocumentation of competencies as they relate to the 10 CFLE contentareas.
• The candidate must be able to teach in support of thedepartment curriculum, designed around the American Association ofMarriage and Family Therapists in training graduate students(AAMFT).

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate or graduatestudents.
• A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with strong evidenceof commitment to providing quality service.
• A therapist with a background in mental health and/orprofessional practices working with infants through adults.
• A degree in Family Science and/or Education.
• A background in trauma-informed teaching and education inmultiple areas.
• A willingness to teach general education courses andcollaborative WSU/Honors courses.
• Related community service and experience with underrepresentedgroups is desired.
• A demonstrated research agenda and interest in involvingstudents in research activities.
• A track record of scholarly publication and the potential forgrant procurement are desired.

Background Check? Yes

Criminal background check required as a condition ofemployment.

Benefits Summary

• medical
• dental
• long-term disability
• life insurance
• retirement
• awellness program with release time and paid incentives
• tuitionbenefits
• free tickets to athletic and performing arts events
• andpaid holidays

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Open Date: 08/13/2026

Close Date: 09/27/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Physical Activity of this position

Expressing or exchangingideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed orimportant instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. ,Ability to receive detailed information with or withoutassistance.

Physical Requirements of this position

Light work. Exertingup to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of forcefrequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to moveobjects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greaterthan that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception andfield of vision

Required to perform activities such aspreparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using acomputer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in thisposition

None. The worker is not substantially exposed toadverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office oradministrative work).

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