• Assistant Professor, Marriage and Family Therapy

    University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg, MS)


    Assistant Professor, Marriage and Family Therapy

     

    The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor, Marriage and Family Therapy.

    Position Details

    Location Hattiesburg

     

    118 College Drive

     

    Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

     

    United States

     

    Division School of Child and Family Sciences

     

    Position Type Faculty

     

    Employment Status Full Time

     

    Grant Funded No

     

    Pay Grade

     

    Generic Grade

     

    Posting Close Date Until filled

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    A completed application will include 1) a cover letter describing applicant strengths and qualifications for the position, 2) CV, 3) names and contact information of three individuals who can provide a recommendation, 4) teaching statement and 5) academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are necessary for hire). Upload application materials to the HR site found here: https://jobs.usm.edu. The program is committed to increasing diversity; we encourage applications from those who identify as diverse in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, and/or sexual orientation AA/EEO/ADAI.

     

    Please reach out to Dr. Heath Grames for further information ([email protected]/(601-266-6434).

    Job Summary

    The Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Program at the University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning August 2025, pending funding. The MFT Program is located in The School of Child and Family Sciences (CFS) within the College of Education and Human Sciences. The school offers an AAFCS accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Child and Family Sciences with two emphases: family science and child development, a Master of Science degree in Child and Family Sciences, and a COAMFTE accredited Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. CFS is also home to the Center for Child Development and the Center for Family Therapy.

     

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

     

    + Teach graduate level courses in marriage and family therapy.

    + Provide clinical supervision to MFT graduate students.

    + Maintain an active and successful research agenda.

    + Contribute to the mission of the school, college, and university through service activities.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + An earned doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy or closely related field.

    + Licensed or license eligible as an LMFT in Mississippi.

    + Evidence of strong research skills and aligned scholarship or demonstrated potential for developing a scholarly research program.

     

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

     

    + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

    + Ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds, programs, and colleges.

    + Committed to campus engagement.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Credentialed as an AAMFT Approved Supervisor.

    + Prior teaching experience.

    + Experience with COAMFTE accreditation.

    About The University of Southern Mississippi

    Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

     

    Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

     

    We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

     

    As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.