Job Description

PhD - Mental Health Services

In accord with Campbellsville University and a vision in keeping an emphasis on competency-based education this position provides direction to the Marriage and Family Therapy program. Thus, skills and academic commitments require:

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively interact with the dean and department, other departments, faculty, employees, and students
• Advanced knowledge of Marriage and Family Therapy and various state licensure laws
• Demonstrate creative and engaging teaching skills in higher education
• Participation in the overall design, development and implementation of the curriculum
• Recruit and advise prospective and current students
• Work collaboratively with the institution, Dean, and the MFT Clinic Director
• Collaborate, organize and administer a new student orientation each student entry point within the program
• Maintain relationships with the Kentucky LMFT licensure board
• Produce reports relating to outcomes, maintain program data, teach assigned courses including developing and writing syllabi
• Encourage student engagement and participation with CU institutional events
• Assist in the design, development and implementation of assessment plan/s
• Maintains active engagement with COAMFTE accreditation standards, SACS accreditation standards, and state and regulatory requirements for MFT programs and practice.
• Maintains an active research agenda and promotes faculty research and scholarship.
• Prepare and submit annual program goals and outcomes; reports on the achievement of goals and outcomes; participates in the formulation and school program goals and outcomes 
• Build, maintain and nurture an Advisory Council relationship, including preparing meetings and agenda on an annual basis 
• Engage students in professionalism and learning activities (i.e. professional conferences, international travel, professional memberships)

Minimum Qualifications

A PhD or EdD in Marriage and Family Therapy or a related field Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

• AAMFT Approved Supervisor or Supervisor Candidate
• Ability to communicate and establish public relations with local community, state and national organizations 
• Ability to administer all areas of the MFT program
• Demonstrated ability in teaching, course development, advising, academic program management in a Christian environment;
• Advanced skills in word processing, oral and written communication, and learning technology
• Demonstrated ability to function collegially in a team setting

Major Duties and Responsibilities 

TEACHING

• An ability to teach courses across the MFT curriculum as needed.
• Design and teach courses that will prepare students to work competently and respectfully with diverse and marginalized populations.
• Maintain currency and depth of knowledge in MFT area of responsibility
• Participate and attend faculty workshops on pedagogy/andragogy
• Communicate subject matter clearly, correctly and effectively from current and historic evidence based perspectives.
• Adapt methodologies for students with special needs and different learning styles.
• Use methods and materials appropriate to the subject matter
• Integrate the Christian tradition into the academic atmosphere and course content.

ADVISING/MENTORING

• Help identify and recruit student needs
• Help identify and advise students toward a solution to identified needs
• Provide mentoring for students 
• Keep current on changes that affect student advising and mentoring
• Advise students in accord with department and college policies, as assigned
• Maintain updated advising files on all advisees; maintain files on program server with back up in another secure device.

OTHER

• Lead MFT faculty and staff in the timely and accurate preparation and updating of MFT program manuals, forms, and administrative procedures; submit changes as required to the college catalog and student handbooks
• Participate in scholarly presentations, research, and publications related to Marriage and Family practice
• Assist the dean in locating qualified and suitable adjunct faculty to supplement instructional schedule
• Maintain and provide current course syllabi as required by Campbellsville University
• Meet record keeping obligations on time (e.g., grades, rosters, textbook orders, graduation application/reports and requisitions, time cards)
• As defined by the institution, submit and maintain appropriate office hours and hours per week
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and initiative in solving problems
• Well developed organizational skills; ability to work independently, manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Proficient in various computer skills including Jenzabar, excel, MSWord and MOODLE
• Participate in church and community service

COLLABORATION

• Collaborates actively with other departments and programs within the College of Mental Health to promote interdisciplinary education, research, and service initiatives.
• Serves as a member of the College of Mental Health leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, decision-making, and alignment with the college’s mission and vision.
• Fosters partnerships across CMH programs (e.g., Social Work, Counseling, Psychology) to strengthen academic offerings, student support, and community engagement.