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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - Marriage and Family Therapy

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

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division Child and Family Sciences

Position Type Faculty

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Salary Range 70,000.00 - 70,000.00

Pay Grade

Generic Grade

Posting Close Date Open 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.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

The School of Human Development and Family Science at the University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position for the academic year 2026-2027. Located within the College of Education and Human Sciences, the school offers undergraduate degrees in Family Science and Early Childhood. Completers of Early Childhood are prepared to seek a five-year educator license (PreK-K) in the state of Mississippi. Completers of Family Science are eligible to become Certified Family Life Educators through the National Council of Family Relations. The undergraduate programs are accredited by the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences. The school offers a COAMFTE accredited Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, with an on-campus training clinic, The Center for Family Therapy. The school also offers a Master of Science in Human Development and Family Science, a fully online program. For more information, please contact Dr. Benjamin Jones at [email protected] or 601-266-4629

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

+ Teach graduate level courses in marriage and family therapy and related graduate and undergraduate courses within the school

+ Teach face-to-face and online courses

+ Supervise practicum and internship

+ Mentor graduate students

+ Publish in scholarly journals

+ Secure external funding

+ 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 successful teaching experience.

Experience providing clinical supervision to graduate students.

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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

+ Committed to campus engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience and training in addiction and trauma.

Experience and training in assessment and diagnosis.

Credentialed as an AAMFT Approved Supervisor.

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.

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.