Position Title: Full-time Faculty - Department of Marriage and Family Therapy

Position Tracking Number: F091

School/College: Behavioral and Applied Sciences

Department: Marriage and Family Therapy

Location: Azusa campus

About APU:

Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California. As a leading Christian university in California, Azusa Pacific University grounds rigorous academics on a solid spiritual foundation. With an intentional focus on scholarship, faith integration, diversity, and internationalization, APU provides high-quality academic programs within a tight-knit community of disciples and scholars. APU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 Doctoral University, recognizing APU’s high level of research activity. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU is committed to excellence in higher education. Offering more than 100 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs on campus, online, and at seven regional locations across Southern California, APU continues to be recognized annually as one of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.

Description: Clinical Director of Azusa MA Program in Marriage and Family Therapy, Supervisor of MA Clinical Directors at all campuses (San Diego, Inland Empire, Orange County)

Specialization: MA in Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and supervise Regional campus clinical directors

• Attend quarterly Los Angeles Consortium Meetings

• Attend monthly director meetings (all campuses) in-person or virtually

• Conduct new student orientation and recruitment meetings with Program Directors

• Develop placement sites in the regional area for students each year and maintain/sustain quality assurance

• Establish contracts between practicum sites and APU

• Build reputation and relationships between APU and practicum sites

• Oversee students’ clinical placements

• Conduct site visits

• Coordinate and teach clinical courses

• Plan and implement the Practicum Fair

• Maintain contact between site directors and supervisors

• Meet with students each year to determine appropriate placement **
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• Maintain student files with appropriate BBS documentation

• Update the Clinical Training Manual yearly

• Assist Administrative Director in creating and administering Clinical Competency Exams

• Update and amend as needed the annual Clinical Training Manual

• Stay up to date with current BBS changes (forms, laws, etc) that impact students/faculty/program, making necessary changes as needed

• May be needed to work at alternative Regional Campuses or Sites.

Level: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Qualifications: Masters Degree, California License in Marriage and Family Therapy, Supervision Experience

Experience: Minimum two years supervision experience, AAMFT Approved supervisor (or in process), graduate level teaching experience

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Workload: Full-time faculty position

Hire Date: Open until filled.

Mental Demands:

• Ability to integrate Christian values in all aspects.
• Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information.
• Ability to collaborate with other faculty and staff and maintain collegial relations.
• Self starter, ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form. **

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Compensation:

$66,560 to $125,460 is the annual salary for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package.

Compensation will be based on experience, rank, and qualifications.

Additional Information:

Candidates must align with Azusa Pacific University's Christian identity. Faculty members are expected to sign a Statement of Faith (available at http://www.apu.edu/about/believe), to adhere to the policies outlined in the Faculty Handbook, and to integrate the Christian faith in teaching and scholarship.

Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation.

Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Azusa Pacific University conducts background checks on all final candidates.

Application Procedure:

To apply, visit http://www.apu.edu/cp/employment/. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

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