Associate Professor School of Human Sciences
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TEXAS WOMANS UNIVERSITYDENTON CAMPUS
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY
The School of Human Sciences houses programs in Child Development Child Life Human Development & Family Studies Marriage & Family Therapy and Counseling & Development. We have two in-person programs an M.S. and Ph.D. in Marriage & Family Therapy that are both COAMFTE-Accredited. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications.
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
Texas Womans University occupies a notable position in higher education as the nations largest university primarily for women. Established in 1901 TWU is a R2 High Spending and Doctoral Prodcution Instution University which emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business nursing health sciences and education. About 11% of the universitys 16338 students are men who have been admitted to the Universitys graduate programs since 1972 and undergraduate programs since 1994.
TWU operates three campuses: Houston Dallas and the main campus in Denton (population 165998) located 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex the nations fourth largest urban center has world-class museums orchestras opera ballet theatre companies as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues. Additional information about the University is available at POSITION
The position is a full-time 9-month tenure-track appointment. Successful applicants must have a Ph.D. in the discipline of Marriage and Family Therapy (COAMFTE-accredited preferred) with a teaching scholarship and service record appropriate for the rank (described below). The successful candidate will have appreciation for a multidisciplinary environment and a commitment to excellence in graduate education. Faculty will be expected to:
- Serve as a core faculty member in the Marriage & Family Therapy program
- Teach graduate level theory clinical research and statistics courses
- Teach undergraduate courses in family studies or child development as needed
- Develop a program of externally funded research and publications
- Provide clinical supervision
- Direct masters theses and doctoral dissertations
- Participate in university and community service
- Collaborate on COAMFTE accreditation related activities
Required Qualifications for the Assistant Professor Rank:
Ph.D. in Marriage & Family Therapy (preferably from a COAMFTE accredited program)
Eligible for MFT licensure in Texas
Documented professional MFT identity
AAMFT Approved Supervisor or Supervisor Candidate designation
Evidence of successful teaching experience
Ability to teach doctoral level quantitative and qualitative research courses
Demonstrated clinical competence
Established research agenda and record of publications in scholarly journals
Potential for obtaining externally funded grants
Willingness to engage in community/university partnerships
Additional Required Qualifications for the Associate Professor Rank:
A minimum of 5 years in the Assistant Professor rank and eligibility for promotion to Associate Professor rank at previous institution
AAMFT Approved Supervisor designation
Demonstrated excellence in graduate instruction and evidence of successful teaching experience in multiple formats
Established record of research and publications in MFT
Success in grant writing and securing external funding
Demonstrated experience in successfully mentoring graduate students
Experience with COAMFTE accreditation reports and requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
Fluent in Spanish (verbal and written)
TO APPLY
Please submit the following documents:
A letter of application addressing (1) your qualifications for the position (2) why you are a good fit for our program and university and (3) your research agenda and accomplishments
An updated CV
Copy of graduate transcripts
Names and contact information for 3 references
Review of applications will begin on October 1 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
Texas Womans University an AA/EEO employer provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin religion gender age disability veteran status sexual orientation or any other legally protected category class or characteristic.
All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidates ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Womans University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.
If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25 federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558 enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service but knowingly and willfully fail to do so you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status you can contact the Selective Service System at or.
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IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
