Department:    Marriage & Family Therapy                    Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor

Specialization(s): Social Work
Search # 12-030

Date Posted: November 18, 2011

Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities: Seeking a dynamic professional to teach a variety of marriage and family therapy courses including systemic theories, assessment/research, couples therapy, and practicum and internship supervision.  Additionally, they will provide supervision in the MFT On-Campus Family Clinic and share student advisement and all-university committee work. While a 12 credit teaching load per semester is standard, numerous supports for research and creative activity are available. 

Required Qualifications:  Candidates must have earned a doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy by the time of appointment. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of experience as a marriage and family therapist, be an AAMFT Approved Supervisor or eligible and willing to obtain that credential.  

Preferred Qualifications:  Evidence of excellence in graduate level teaching is highly desirable. A demonstrated record of scholarship/creative activity is an asset, since faculty members are expected to engage in meaningful scholarship/creative activity leading to presentations at professional meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals in the discipline. Experience with on-site clinical services is advantageous and evidence of commitment and service to diverse populations and social justice is fundamental.

Application Process:  Please submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vita, and three letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Patricia De Barbieri, Search Committee Chair, Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Davis Hall Room 020B, Southern Connecticut State University, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, Connecticut 06515.

Review of applications will begin on January 17, 2012. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.