Assistant Professor, Marriage And Family Therapy

Assistant Professor, Marriage and Family Therapy

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor, Marriage and Family Therapy.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin October 1 andcontinue until position is filled. Contact Dr. Heath Grames (heath.grames@usm.edu or 601-266-6434) to inquire about the position. A completed application willinclude 1) a cover letter describing applicant strengths and qualifications forthe position, 2) CV, 3) names and contact information of three individuals whocan provide a recommendation, 4) teaching statement and 5) academic transcripts(unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are necessary forhire). Upload application materials to the HR site foundhere: https://jobs.usm.edu. The program is committed to increasing diversity; we encourageapplications from those who identify as diverse in terms of gender, race,ethnicity, and/or sexual orientation AA/EEO/ADAI.
 
Job Summary 
TheMarriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Program at the University of Southern Mississippiinvites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor beginningAugust 2024. The MFT Program is located in The School of Child and FamilySciences (CFS) within the College of Education and Human Sciences. The school offers an AAFCSaccredited Bachelor of Science degree in Child and Family Sciences with twoemphases: family science and child development; a Master's Degree in Child andFamily Sciences; and a COAMFTE accredited Master's Degree  in Marriage and Family Therapy. CFS is alsohome to the Center for Child Development and the Center for Family Therapy.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

1. Teach graduate level courses in Marriage and Family Therapy.
2. Provide clinical supervision to MFT graduate students.
3. Maintain an active and successful research agenda.
4. Contribute to the mission of the school, college, and university through service activities.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds, programs, and colleges. 
• Committed to campus engagement.
  

About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others.  USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.