Job description
Department: Humanities and Social Sciences
Work Location: Klamath Falls
Position Summary:
The College of Health, Arts, and Sciences at Oregon Tech, an Oregon public university, is seeking candidates for a tenure-track Open Rank position in the MS in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program.
Primary responsibilities will include graduate teaching and supervising master’s level practicum students, as well as assisting the program director with various program and departmental duties (i.e. advising, recruitment, accreditation, assessment, clinical/practicum coordination).
Oregon Tech offers innovative and rigorous applied degree programs. To foster student and graduate success, the university provides an intimate, hands-on learning environment, focusing on application of theory to practice. The MFT program is housed in Oregon Tech’s Humanities and Social Sciences department – a collegial environment that encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly between healthcare and the social sciences. With a commitment to diversity, the MS MFT program has a strong curriculum informed by the needs of under-served rural populations in southern Oregon and northern California. These populations include Klamath Tribal families, migratory farm worker families, and families struggling with multi-generational poverty.
The Oregon Tech MS MFT program is poised to begin the accreditation process. Candidates with experience with this process are encouraged to apply. Please highlight any experiences with the accreditation process in your materials.
For consideration at the Assistant Professor Level:
Qualified candidates will have a doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. While ABD candidates will be considered, successful degree completion prior to January 1, 2027 is required for reappointment.
Qualified candidates must be able to supervise graduate students in practicum placements and possess the AAMFT Approved Clinical Supervisor designation, or be an AAMFT Approved Supervisor candidate. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach a broad range of classes that support our current curriculum both online and on campus. Courses will include lifespan development, developing cultural competencies, and sexuality & therapy, as well as opportunities for teaching courses in the candidates area of expertise.
For consideration at the Associate Professor Level:
Qualified candidates must have a Doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and be able to supervise graduate students in practicum placements and possess the AAMFT Approved Clinical Supervisor designation, or be an AAMFT Approved Supervisor candidate. Candidates should demonstrate an excellent record of teaching a broad range of classes that support our current curriculum both online and on campus. Courses will include lifespan development, developing cultural competencies, and sexuality & therapy, as well as opportunities for teaching courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
Qualified candidates will have at least 5 years’ experience and must have a record of successful research projects and supervision of graduate student research. The candidate should also have a record of university leadership (program coordination, accreditation experience, program assessment, etc.).
For consideration at the Full Professor Level:
Qualified candidates will have all the experience listed under Associate Professor qualifications and an additional 5 years experience with at least 3 years’ of direct accreditation experience.
Additional Requirement:
- Doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy; while ABD candidates will be considered, successful degree completion prior to January 1, 2027 is required for reappointment.
- Experience providing systemic/relational mental health services to individuals, couples, and families.
- Eligibility for MFT clinical licensure in Oregon.
- AAMFT Approved Clinical Supervisor or AAMFT Approved Supervisor candidate.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching and clinical mentoring.
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience supervising graduate students and/or graduate level supervisees toward licensure.
- Experience with a “Self of the Therapist” model.
- Clinical and clinical supervisory experience, including work in community service agencies with underserved and rural populations.
- Experience with hybrid course design and delivery.
- Experience with conducting research and a willingness to include graduate student in research projects.
- Experience with MFT program supervision.
- Experience with COAMFTE accreditation processes.
- Successful record of program accreditation.
How to apply
The initial review of applications will begin November 10, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration.
To apply, upload the following elements to your application:
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- Professional References List
- License/Certification
- Statement of Research Interests
For additional information, please reach out to the Office of Human Resources: [email protected]
Background/Pre-Employment Check:
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory background check, motor vehicle check, physical abilities check, and/or any other conditions of employment contained in the vacancy announcement.
AA/EEO Statement:
Oregon Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law.
Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resource at 541-885-1028 or [email protected].
OIT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/ADA employer.
