Visiting Core Faculty, MSMFT On-Campus

Full-time

Description

DEPARTMENT : Education and Research

REPORTS TO : Department Chair

LOCATION : Evanston IL

FLSA CLASSIFICATION : EXEMPT

THE ORGANIZATION

Through clinical services education and research The Family Institute at Northwestern University is one of the nations leading relationship-based behavioral health organizations committed to strengthening and healing children and adolescents couples families and individuals. When you join The Family Institute you are joining a team of over 230 collaborators comprised of clinicians educators researchers therapists-in-training partners and administrators across four service sites. We are a strong independent organization focused on advancing the world of behavioral health.

Learn more about our culture.

THE ROLE

Core faculty members are employees of The Family Institute at Northwestern University with significant teaching supervising and governing responsibilities in the COAMFTE-accredited Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy Program (MSMFT Program) housed within the Center of Applied Psychological and Family Studies (CAPFS) at Northwestern University. They hold clinical faculty appointments in the Department of Psychology at Northwestern. Core faculty members are also responsible for clinical caseloads in keeping with TFI policies and at a level negotiated yearly within their contracts. This role is a visiting core faculty position for the 2026-2027 academic year.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is open to individuals who qualify at the rank of a Clinical Assistant Professor
• Design and delivery of an outcome-based education framework that exists in the context of program and institutional missions
• Delivery of measurable student learning outcomes consistent with the development of systemic culturally competent empirically informed and ethical Marriage and Family Therapists
• Assessing the academic and professional competencies of students and all aspects of the programs operation such that program improvements can be made based on data and feedback collected
• Core faculty operate within the guidelines and requirements of the MSMFT program the policies of Northwestern University and the AAMFT code of ethics
• As part of the core faculty governing body support the programs mission goals and student learning outcomes including the acquisition of knowledge and skills within the practice of systemic frameworks
• Attend and contribute to core faculty meetings and quarterly cohort program meetings
• Take an active role on the program admissions committee from recruitment to open house support and review of applications and applicant interviews
• Participate and provide leadership in program sub-committees
• Serve as part of a collaborative team of faculty governance and demonstrate flexibility in role and responsibilities within a changing structure
• Serve as the academic advisor to MSMFT graduate students through their course of training from student orientation to graduation
• Serve as an instructor for the program and be willing to participate as a guest lecturer for various courses as needed
• Serve as a clinical supervisor
• Work with and support a variety of student issues including academic and professional development and remediation
• Engage in scholarly activities including but not limited to having a research lab and mentoring students in their scholarly pursuits
• Exhibit ongoing efforts to advance and receive academic promotional ranking within the department of Psychology at Northwestern University
• Participate in activities that support the profession of marriage and family therapy that go beyond the program tasks
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to support teach and contribute across both MSMFT programs as needed
• Maintain an active clinical caseload at a level negotiated yearly within contract and attend clinical services meetings
• Writes program communication marketing material and blogs as requested
• Holds strong MFT identity
• Committed to the programs integrative systemic approach
• Has the capacity to engage with numerous stakeholders using strong interpersonal skills
• Supports students in career development
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and Skills

MINIMUM HIRING SPECIFICATIONS

APPLICATION MATERIALS & TIMELINE

Requirements

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Family Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity Veteran status or any other protected class. We strive to create a working environment that is free of all forms of discrimination and one that promotes human dignity and mutual respect among all staff. We believe every member of our organization enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world to identify challenges and to discover design and deliver solutions.

If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete this application please direct your inquiries to the Recruiter.

Compensation is based on a number of factors including but not limited to : scope and responsibilities of the position; a candidates applicable work experience key skills and qualifications as well as internal and external market considerations. The pay range for this full-time exempt position is $90666.00 - $130333.00 / year. The Family Institute provides competitive benefits including health a 403(b) retirement savings plan generous time off and professional development. For a more inclusive list of benefits please visit our Careers page at

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 90666 - 130333