Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor, Marriage and Family Therapy

Assistant/Associate Professor of Professional Practice,

Marriage and Family Therapy

Department of Human Development and Family Science

August 2025

POSITION: The Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS), in the College of Education and Human Sciences, is seeking candidates for a full-time, eleven-month, career-track faculty position as an Assistant or Associate Professor of Professional Practice in the area of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the department, primarily for the MFT program: expected teaching workload would be nine credit hours (three classes) each Fall and Spring semester;

Mentor and advise MFT graduate students year-round;

Serve as the MFT Clinic Director, reporting to the MFT Program Director under the Department Head

• Ensure services provided year-round are within the scope of the clinic and meet appropriate ethical, legal, and competent service standards including the management of clinical assessment and case filing systems;
• Facilitate regular clinical trainings and staff meetings with student clinical interns;
• Maintain economic viability for the services provided consistent with the policies of the MFT program and HDFS Department including the management of weekly deposits and the MFTC annual budget;
• Maintain clinic facilities upkeep year-round and plan toward growth or development of the facilities, services provided, training of clinical staff including development and hosting of staff meetings, as well as staffing and resources needed for growth and development;
• As needed, assist Department Head with development-related activities to support the development and maintenance of the MFTC and towards clinical training and resources for graduate students.

Work in a team-oriented clinical environment and demonstrate a commitment to clinical training;

Participate in ongoing MFT program development including capstone development, MFT faculty and program meetings, MFT program retreats, offsite placement management, assisting with accreditation requirements, recruitment efforts and interviewing applicants, and serving on committees as needed;

Fulfill other duties as assigned by the HDFS Department Head.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related focus; ABD doctoral candidates will be considered but the degree must be conferred prior to the official start date.

Eligible for the AAMFT Clinical Fellow designation

Eligible for the AAMFT approved supervisor designation

LMFT-eligible in the state of Oklahoma

Provide evidence of employment eligibility as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate level courses;

Demonstrated ability to engage in responsibilities consistent with a comprehensive land-grant university;

Previous experience supervising graduate students in a clinical training environment;

Previous experience as a clinical provider in non-university team environments (agency, non-profit, and/or group practice settings);

Previous clinic directing experience or clinical business operations and management;

Previous leadership experience in state or national MFT organizations;

Experience teaching sex therapy, addictions counseling, systemic therapy, and basic counseling skills;

Demonstrated ability to teach using multiple modalities (e.g. online, in-person, hybrid).

Qualified candidates may apply at the Associate level if commensurate with experience and accomplishments (e.g., prior clinical director experience, established record of teaching at the university level, prior experience as a clinical supervisor).

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with education, experience, qualifications and contingent on available funding. Benefits include comprehensive medical and retirement plans. Information on benefits can be found at https://hr.okstate.edu/benefits/index.html

GENERAL INFORMATION: Faculty in HDFS have active programs of research and currently have projects funded by diverse State and Federal entities including NIH, USDA, and NSF totaling over $10,000,000. Undergraduate specializations are offered in Child and Family Services (CFS), Early Childhood Education (ECE is ranked seventh nationally among the 25 Best Early Childhood Education Bachelor’s Programs according to Bachelor’s Degree Center), Family and Consumer Sciences Education (FACSED), and Opportunity Orange Scholars (inclusive post-secondary education program for students with intellectual disability). Graduate specializations are offered in Applied Human Services (AHS), Developmental and Family Science (DVFS), Early Childhood Education (ECE), Gerontology (GERO), and Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). Recent graduates with terminal degrees (B.S. with ECE option, M.S. with MFT and CFS options, and Ph.D.) have experienced near 100% success in finding relevant employment and in passing licensing exams.

The department has formed several outstanding centers, including the Child Development Laboratory, Center for Family Resilience, Center for Immigrant Health and Education, and Center for Developmental Disabilities. Consistent with the land-grant emphasis on scholarship dissemination, members of the faculty work with community partners in regional agencies and with Cooperative Extension educators in all 77 counties in Oklahoma. Additionally, Oklahoma ranks fifth in the country for pre-K access for 4-year olds, according to the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER). Oklahoma also scores among the top 11 states in the nation for quality Pre-K programs. For more information about the department, faculty, centers and programs, please visit https://education.okstate.edu/departments-programs/human-development-family-science/.

The College of Education and Human Sciences includes 7 academic units, 172 faculty, and nearly 200 full-time staff. Additional information regarding the College of Education and Human Sciences may be found at http://education.okstate.edu/.

Oklahoma State University is an R1 comprehensive land-grant institution with an enrollment of more than 25,000 students. The university offers 87 undergraduate majors, 84 Master’s programs and 48 programs at the doctoral level at campuses in Stillwater and Tulsa. Stillwater is a micropolitan community of approximately 49,000 people with high-quality amenities and a comparably low cost of living. Oklahoma City and Tulsa are within a 1-hour drive and cities such as Fayetteville, AR, Joplin, MO and Wichita, KS are within a comfortable 2-3-hour drive time of Stillwater. In addition to excellent healthcare, education (public and private primary and secondary schools), and recreational services, the community affords a rich variety of cultural activities typical of a major university environment, including museums, music, art, and theater. Providing a combination of larger city amenities with an airport and cultural life, while maintaining the charm of a smaller community with affordable housing and excellent schools, Stillwater is ranked one of America’s safest cities. See http://VisitStillwater.org for more information.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: Review of applications will begin October 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. To apply, submit a letter of interest and qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to http://jobs.okstate.edu.

Questions about the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Brandt Gardner, brandt.gardner@okstate.edu.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.

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