Faculty (Rank TBD) - Couple & Family Therapy - 991417

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Primary Purpose:

In addition to the policies published in the university Faculty Handbook, the following lists detail the responsibilities of the faculty. The Dean may assign additional responsibilities as required by the needs of the Department and/or College. Also, some faculty may be assigned additional administrative responsibilities.

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range:  Commensurate with experience

Pay Basis:  Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No  

Essential Job Functions: 

General Responsibilities as a Faculty Member:
1. Assist in the recruitment and admission of students to departments and institutes of the College.
2. Participate in the establishment of academic standards to be met by the students.
3. Participate in the establishment of curricula and the approval of all courses of instruction.
4. Participate in the setting of requirements for all degrees to be conferred.
5. Participate in the certification of students who have completed requirements for degrees and the recommendation of such students to the Board of Trustees.
6. Assist in the establishment of general standards to be met by the educational and research programs conducted within the College.
7. Evaluate students fairly on the basis of their academic performance.
8. Encourage free and open discussion, inquiry, and expression by students.
9. Provide competent instruction and advisement.
10. Treat information about students' beliefs, academic records, political attitudes, and personal lives as confidential information.
11. When engaging in professional activities inside or outside the University, refrain from any activities which would constitute academic misconduct, a conflict of interest, or the appearance of a breach of professional ethics.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Specific Teaching Responsibilities:
1. Instruction in graduate courses.
2. Research, writing, thesis, and dissertation supervision.
3. Practica and field placement supervision.
4. Curriculum oversight.
5. Participation in faculty meetings and on Departmental, College, and University committees.
6. Contribute to continuing education and post-graduate training programs.
7. Timely submission of syllabi to academic administrators.

Specific Professional Responsibilities:
1. Publications in refereed journals.
2. Authorship of books, texts, book chapters, etc.
3. Publication of other relevant writing.
4. Principal investigator on contracts and/or grants or serving as a consultant.
5. Editor or associate/consulting editor of a journal.
6. Reviewer for a journal.
7. Juried presentations at professional meetings or public forums.
8. Office in a local, state, national or international academic/professional association.
9. Departmental, College, and University services.
10. Community services.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Demonstrated leadership in the field of family therapy.

Required Certifications/Licensures: AAMFT Approved Supervisor status or demonstrated eligibility.

Required Education: Doctoral Degree

Major (if required: 

Required Experience: 1. Background in systemic theory, therapy, teaching, and supervision.
2. Research background in qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Is this a safety sensitive position? No  

Background Screening Required?  No  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.