Faculty, Marriage & Family Therapy

Job Details :

The Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences seeks new faculty to join our Master of Family Therapy (MFT) Program on the Macon campus. This is a 12-month, non-tenure track position on the Medical Educator track.

Responsibilities

To teach MFT courses.

To serve as a clinical supervisor to MFT students.

To contribute to the day to day functioning of the Mercer Family Therapy Center.

To contribute to governance of the Mercer MFT program by participating in regular faculty meetings, student admissions decisions, curriculum reviews, clinical evaluations of students, and / or special committees as needed (i.e., faculty / staff hiring interviews).

To engage in one or more of the four types of scholarship : (A) investigative research (including quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods and program evaluation), (B) interdisciplinary integration, (C) application of theory / research / practice feedback loop, and / or (D) transformation of teaching practices.

To serve as a student-centered academic and professional development advisor and mentor to students.

To serve as a role model for professional development through active participation in MFT and / or interdisciplinary professional organizations.

To serve as a role-model for interdisciplinary collaborative partnerships through service to the university and community.

Qualifications

Candidates must :

Be a graduate of a doctoral program in marriage and family therapy or a closely related field (e.g., Counseling, Social Work, Psychology)

Be an AAMFT Approved Supervisor or eligible

The ideal candidate will :

Be licensed or license eligible in the state of Georgia as a marriage and family therapist

Have clinical experience with a variety of client populations

Have experience with MFT education

Be able to contribute to program operations and governance both independently and as a collaborative team member

Background Check Contingencies :

• Criminal History

Required Document Attachments :

Why Work at Mercer University

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions , tuition waivers , paid vacation and sick leave , technology discounts, s chedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!

At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot : it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Job Family : Faculty Medicine

EEO Statement :

EEO / Veteran / Disability