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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy-Tenure Track

UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

NEOGOV is a part of the University of Central Missouri, seeking to hire an Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy on a tenure track. The role involves teaching, research, clinical supervision, and networking in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy as part of the Human Development and Family Science graduate program.

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Responsibilities

Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Marriage and Family Therapy and Human Development and Family Science

Provide service to their program, department and university, engage in research, scholarship, and professional development activities

Authoring academic writings

Presentation of work at local/state/regional/national conferences

Attending department/college/university meetings

Engaging in committee work that will advance the department/college/institution

Assisting with student recruitment

Participating in graduation and convocation ceremonies

Meet/advise students on academic and non-academic matters (e.g. curriculum mapping, internships, graduate/professional school options and career preparation)

Cultivate a collegial atmosphere when interacting with other faculty/staff within their own department, the college and the university

Qualification

Doctorate in MarriageFamily TherapyLicensed MFTTeaching experienceClinical supervisionResearchScholarshipInstructional technologyAdvising studentsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Applicants must hold a license to practice MFT and be an approved supervisor with AAMFT or a candidate

Evidence of developing a program of research

Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching

Engagement in service/outreach

Ability to advance the department's commitment to diversity

Excellent team collaboration skills

Competency in instructional technology

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred

An earned doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy, Couple Counseling, Human Development, Family Studies, or related field preferred at time of hire (ABD considered for the assistant professor position)

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in teaching, MFT program development, and/or clinic management

The preferred candidate will have the ability to utilize technology and teach online courses

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability

3 weeks paid vacation per year

3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year

13 paid holidays

Retirement

Generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM

30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university

Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan

Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university

Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts

University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage

Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year

The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus

An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life

UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage