MSMFT Program Chair

Program Chair of the MS Marriage and Family Therapy Program Pasadena, CA, US

Fuller Theological Seminary School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy

Program Chair of the MS Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Pasadena

Position Profile

The School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy (SoPMFT) at Fuller Theological Seminary invites applications for a full-time, administrative faculty appointment as Program Chair of the Masters of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MSMFT) program in Pasadena, CA. This faculty appointment will be in the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) department. Fuller’s MFT department offers two degrees: an MSMFT degree at our Pasadena, CA campus and a Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT). Both programs are designed to provide excellence in training for future marriage and family therapists, who learn how to apply family systems-based theories and therapeutic modalities to address the needs of individuals, couples, and families in a variety of contexts.

The primary responsibilities of this position are to work closely with the SOPMFT Dean and Associate Dean, MSMFT Director of Clinical Training, MSMFT Senior Academic Advisor,and the Pasadena faculty and staff to oversee the Pasadena MSMFT program. These responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the curriculum (in collaboration with the SOPMFT Associate Dean)
• Recruiting, nurturing, and evaluating program affiliated faculty (in collaboration with the SOPMFT Associate Dean)
• Managing student experience through: student recruitment, selection, formation, and retention (in collaboration with Fuller’s Admissions, Enrollment, and Marketing departments)
• Overseeing the student admission committee
• Supervising the Pasadena Student MFT Graduate Union President (or Co-Presidents)
• Chairing MSMFT program meetings and MSMFT Executive Staff Meetings
• Support the Pasadena DCT’s office with student practicum preparation
• Planning and overseeing annual program budget (in collaboration with the SoPMFT Dean)

In addition, the incumbent will be expected to teach a limited number of classes each year and serve in School and Seminary-wide committees. This is an in-person position requiring residence in Los Angeles County.

Fuller Seminary, embracing the School of Mission and Theology and the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy, is a multidenominational, international, and multiethnic community dedicated to providing indispensable formational education for diverse Christian leaders everywhere. The seminary is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. All senior staff are expected to affirm the seminary’s Statement of Faith and abide by its Community Standards. Additional information about Fuller seminary can be found at Fuller.edu.

Fuller is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. Our academic programs are enriched by a number of centers, institutes, and initiatives, including centers that focus on theology and the arts, recovery, leadership, film, youth and emerging adults, and thriving/flourishing. Additionally, several centers serve Fuller’s diverse student population, including the Center for Asian American Theology and Ministry, the Korean Studies Center, Centro Latino, the William E. Pannell Center for Black Church Studies, and the China Studies Center. These centers offer conferences, lectures, advocacy for students and staff, and support a variety of relevant courses including courses in Korean and Spanish and their activities are consistent with Fuller’s Strategic Approach to Inclusive Excellence (SATIE).

A diverse, equitable, global focus is central to Fuller’s mission and our SATIE. A major commitment to promote institutional viability and vitality that is noted in the SATIE is to recruit, retain, and promote a diverse administration, staff, and faculty. We are committed to providing strategic support for these faculty on an institutional level including peer mentoring and community support.

Qualifications

A terminal degree in family therapy or a related field, such as clinical psychology is required. Also, at the time of appointment, the candidate must be licensed/licensed-eligible in the state of California. Candidates should demonstrate experience in administration, clinical work, supervision, and teaching at the graduate level. Candidates should also show evidence of contributing to the field through professional presentations and publications and have the capability to effectively serve the culturally, ethnically, racially, and theologically diverse student body enrolled in this program.

Application Process

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is appointed.

Applicants for this position are invited to submit the following materials electronically, using the email address noted below:

1. A letter of interest
2. A curriculum vitae, indicating education, leadership roles, teaching experience, supervisory experience, publications, and other professional qualifications
3. A statement of their commitment and approach to teaching and mentoring within the context of clinical training and family systems (including forming underrepresented students).
4. A statement describing their philosophy of integrating Christian faith within their theory of human formation and clinical work.
5. A list of three references (noting institutional affiliation) and contact information, to provide information regarding professional and academic qualifications. Note: references will be contacted once the Search Committee identifies a short list of candidates.

Please submit your application materials through the Faculty Career Center.

Fuller Theological Seminary is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To the extent required by law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. As a religious institution, Fuller Theological Seminary is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees for certain positions on the basis of religion.

Pay Scale Expected Salary range (based upon degree and academic rank): $77,000 to $94,900

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