Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)

Position Announcement

The Psychology Department at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy, with a projected start date of July 1, 2026. The preferred candidate will possess a terminal degree in MFT and be licensed or license-eligible in the State of Utah. Teaching responsibilities will include both graduate and undergraduate courses, with primary responsibilities within the MFT Master's program. Candidates with experience in child and adolescent treatment are preferred.

The Psychology Department is a robust, growing program that includes its undergraduate program and a graduate program in Marriage and Family Therapy. The department and program are situated in a new, 120,000 square foot building on the UT campus with dedicated space for a community mental health clinic. More information about the department and its associated programs and faculty can be found online athttps : / / psychology.utahtech.edu / .UT is establishing itself as a regional, comprehensive university with an "open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic" mission. The Psychology Department, including the MFT program, plays an important role in fulfilling the university's mission. UT is particularly welcoming to active learning modalities in our coursework. Similarly, we encourage and value faculty scholarship that involves student researchers, as well as scholarship that informs the faculty member's teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credit hours of courses each academic year, consisting of courses within the undergraduate psychology program and graduate MFT program. Course assignments will be made by the Department Chair in consultation with the MFT Program Director, to address departmental needs and the expertise of faculty. Course assignments will include :

Undergraduate courses such as Abnormal Psychology and Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy.

Qualifications

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS : Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2026, with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2026. Annual salary of $64,000-$67,000 depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer / overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date;includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. Seehttps : / / humanresources.utahtech.edu / employee-benefits / under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES : Application review begins October 27, 2025 ; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate's teaching or other professional experience working with a wide range of student academic preparedness). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office .

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY : Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities.Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and / or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to equal opportunity within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

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