Assistant Professor, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy Program (Tenure Track)
Assistant Professor, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy Program (Tenure Track)
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The Department of Psychology at La Salle University in Philadelphia Pennsylvania is seeking an Assistant Professor to join its inclusive learning environment to shape and develop students in its COAMFTE accredited Marriage and Family Therapy Masters Program. This is a 9month tenuretrack faculty contract. The anticipated teaching load is 3/3 prior to tenure. The expected start date is August 2025. About La Salle University and the MFT Program La Salle University located in Philadelphia PA is a Lasallian Catholic university committed to the principle that all knowledge is practical and empowering filled with the capacity to transform lives. In association with a diverse and inclusive learning community our mission is to educate the whole person. La Salles mission is focused on advocacy community and social justice and therefore prepares students to lead to engaged and fulfilling lives marked by a commitment to the common good. The MFT program at La Salle has a long and deep history of being a leader in MFT clinical training since 1979. It prepares a diverse student body for licensure as marriage and family therapists ( LMFT ) in Pennsylvania and most other states and for employment in many professional settings. It is a 60credit degree that is accredited by COAMFTE and entails a flexible curriculum of conceptual and skills courses designed for the working professional. In keeping with the Lasallian tradition our goal is to prepare marriage and family therapists who will competently develop and implement comprehensive interventions; acquire a holistic social justice and inclusive perspective to mental health care; and understand the complexity of addressing the overall longterm wellbeing of individuals couples and their families from a systemic perspective. Additional information about La Salles Marriage and Family Therapy program can be found at: Qualifications
Doctorate in Couple and Family Therapy or a related field. ABD candidates will be considered. Licensed or licenseeligible as a Marriage and Family Therapist ( LMFT ) in the state of Pennsylvania. Approved Supervisor of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy ( AAMFT ) or Approved Supervisor status within 3 years. Strong record of teaching preferably marriage and family therapists and/or at the graduate level. Active research agenda or plan toward a program of research. Identification with the profession through professional memberships scholarly activity or professional service. Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of a masters doctoral or postgraduate COAMFTE accredited program Commitment to experientially based clinical education A record of social advocacy and/or demonstrated commitment to diversity inclusivity and social justice initiatives. Clinical Fellow through AAMFT Active clinical practice Some Experience with COAMFTE accreditation
Employment Type
Full Time
