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Campbellsville University · 3 months ago

MFT Program Director

Louisville Education Center

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Campbellsville University is seeking a MFT Program Director to provide direction to the Marriage and Family Therapy program. The role involves curriculum design, student recruitment and advising, maintaining accreditation standards, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration within the College of Mental Health.

Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

An ability to teach courses across the MFT curriculum as needed

Design and teach courses that will prepare students to work competently and respectfully with diverse and marginalized populations

Maintain currency and depth of knowledge in MFT area of responsibility

Participate and attend faculty workshops on pedagogy/andragogy

Communicate subject matter clearly, correctly and effectively from current and historic evidence based perspectives

Adapt methodologies for students with special needs and different learning styles

Use methods and materials appropriate to the subject matter

Integrate the Christian tradition into the academic atmosphere and course content

Help identify and recruit student needs

Help identify and advise students toward a solution to identified needs

Provide mentoring for students

Keep current on changes that affect student advising and mentoring

Advise students in accord with department and college policies, as assigned

Maintain updated advising files on all advisees; maintain files on program server with back up in another secure device

Lead MFT faculty and staff in the timely and accurate preparation and updating of MFT program manuals, forms, and administrative procedures; submit changes as required to the college catalog and student handbooks

Participate in scholarly presentations, research, and publications related to Marriage and Family practice

Assist the dean in locating qualified and suitable adjunct faculty to supplement instructional schedule

Maintain and provide current course syllabi as required by Campbellsville University

Meet record keeping obligations on time (e.g., grades, rosters, textbook orders, graduation application/reports and requisitions, time cards)

As defined by the institution, submit and maintain appropriate office hours and hours per week

Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and initiative in solving problems

Well developed organizational skills; ability to work independently, manage and prioritize multiple tasks

Proficient in various computer skills including Jenzabar, excel, MSWord and MOODLE

Participate in church and community service

Collaborates actively with other departments and programs within the College of Mental Health to promote interdisciplinary education, research, and service initiatives

Serves as a member of the College of Mental Health leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, decision-making, and alignment with the college’s mission and vision

Fosters partnerships across CMH programs (e.g., Social Work, Counseling, Psychology) to strengthen academic offerings, student support, and community engagement

Qualification

In MarriageFamily TherapyLicensed MarriageFamily TherapistAAMFT Approved SupervisorCurriculum developmentTeaching skills in higher educationProgram managementAdvanced communication skillsPublic relationsResearch agendaComputer skillsInterpersonal skillsLeadership skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

PhD or EdD in Marriage and Family Therapy or a related field

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

AAMFT Approved Supervisor or Supervisor Candidate

Ability to communicate and establish public relations with local community, state and national organizations

Ability to administer all areas of the MFT program

Demonstrated ability in teaching, course development, advising, academic program management in a Christian environment

Advanced skills in word processing, oral and written communication, and learning technology

Demonstrated ability to function collegially in a team setting

Advanced verbal and written communication skills

Advanced interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively interact with the dean and department, other departments, faculty, employees, and students

Advanced knowledge of Marriage and Family Therapy and various state licensure laws

Demonstrate creative and engaging teaching skills in higher education

Participation in the overall design, development and implementation of the curriculum

Recruit and advise prospective and current students

Work collaboratively with the institution, Dean, and the MFT Clinic Director

Collaborate, organize and administer a new student orientation each student entry point within the program

Maintain relationships with the Kentucky LMFT licensure board

Produce reports relating to outcomes, maintain program data, teach assigned courses including developing and writing syllabi

Encourage student engagement and participation with CU institutional events

Assist in the design, development and implementation of assessment plan/s

Maintains active engagement with COAMFTE accreditation standards, SACS accreditation standards, and state and regulatory requirements for MFT programs and practice

Maintains an active research agenda and promotes faculty research and scholarship

Prepare and submit annual program goals and outcomes; reports on the achievement of goals and outcomes; participates in the formulation and school program goals and outcomes

Build, maintain and nurture an Advisory Council relationship, including preparing meetings and agenda on an annual basis

Engage students in professionalism and learning activities (i.e. professional conferences, international travel, professional memberships)