The Department of Human Development, Family Studies, & Counseling (HDFSC) at Texas Woman's University invites applications for a 9-month Visiting Assistant Professor in Marriage & Family Therapy. The position is expected to begin in August 2024.
Advertised salary: $52,000
THE POSITION
The position is a full-time, 9-month visiting position. Successful applicants must be in the dissertation phase of their doctorate or have a Ph.D. in the discipline of Marriage and Family Therapy (COAMFTE-accredited preferred), with a teaching, scholarship, and service record appropriate for the position (described below). The successful candidate will have appreciation for a multidisciplinary environment and a commitment to excellence in graduate education. Faculty will be expected to:
Required Qualifications for the Assistant Professor Rank:
Preferred Qualifications:
DEPARTMENT AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
The Department of HDFSC houses programs in Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling & Development, School Counseling, Child Development, Child Life, and Family Studies. We have two programs in Marriage & Family Therapy: An M.S. and a Ph.D., both of which are COAMFTE accredited.
Texas Woman's University occupies a notable position in higher education as the nation's largest university primarily for women, and it is federally recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a diverse student body. Established in 1901, and currently home to about 16,000 students, TWU is a public university which emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education.
TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton. The City of Denton has a population of 140,000 and is home to two universities, an active music scene, family friendly events and festivals, unique restaurants, and the historic Downtown Square. Denton is located just 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth city centers. This metroplex, the nation's fourth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, theatre companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues.
TWU prides itself on providing students with a well-rounded educational experience focused on service, integrity, and health and well-being. Respect for diversity in all dimensions and a safe campus environment are among the hallmarks of a TWU education. TWU is ranked among the nation's top ethnically diverse institutions and is among the safest campuses in the nation. TWU faculty and staff are passionate defenders of a "learn by doing" experiential learning environment where they provide students with opportunities to engage in campus, workplace, and community activities that can help shape their sense of purpose, their appreciation for the importance of building quality personal and professional relationships, and their ability to address life's challenges. This holistic, mentoring approach to developing students as engaged, productive citizens in the complex world of the 21st Century encompasses understanding of the balance of health, spiritual and mental well-being.
Additional information about the University is available at .
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit the following materials into your application:
Review of applications will begin on April 22, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
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