University Faculty Child & Family Studies

NCFR; Ogden (UT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Child and Family Studies. The position offers a full-time teaching load of 12 hours per semester across Family Science, Family Life Education, Human Development, and Marriage and Family Therapy, with expectations for publication and service.

Duties include teaching, advising, and committee work, plus developing a new graduate program in Marriage and Family Therapy. A Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Family Studies, Family Science, Human Development and Family Studies, or related field (ABD considered with completion by Aug 15, 2027).
• Teach in NCFR content areas and document CFLE competencies across the program.
• Teach in alignment with AAMFT graduate training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including GenEd and Family Studies.
• Publish research and advise/mentor students.
• Participate on departmental and university committees; contribute to program development in graduate Marriage and Family Therapy.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Licensed MFT

Trauma-informed teaching

Community service

Education

PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy

PhD in Family Studies/Family Science

Job description

University Faculty Child & Family Studies

Posting Date

August 17, 2026

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

Job Duties:

Duties include teaching a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate courses, which may include GenEd Courses and Family Studies courses, publishing research, serving on multiple committees, advising and mentoring students, and developing a new program in graduate studies in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate or graduate students.
• A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with strong evidence of commitment to providing quality service.
• A therapist with a background in mental health and/or professional practices working with infants through adults.
• A degree in Family Science and/or Education.
• A background in trauma-informed teaching and education in multiple areas.
• A willingness to teach general education courses and collaborative WSU/Honors courses.
• Related community service and experience with underrepresented groups is desired.
• A demonstrated research agenda and interest in involving students in research activities.
• A track record of scholarly publication and the potential for grant procurement are desired.

Job Overview

Job Type

Full time

Location

• medical
• dental
• long-term disability
• life insurance
• retirement
• a wellness program with release time and paid incentives
• tuition benefits
• free tickets to athletic and performing arts events
• paid holidays

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Application Deadline

Applications must be received by September 27, 2026.

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