Affiliate Faculty for Master's of Science in MFT

Affiliate Faculty for Master’s of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy Programs

DEPT: MFT Department
HOURS: Varies
FT/PT/TEMP: Temp
EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt

Summary

Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy has a Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) department with both Master’s and Doctorate-level degree programs.  Affiliate faculty instructors applying for this position would teach in the Master’s degree programs which are in-person, residential programs located in Pasadena, CA and Phoenix, AZ.  The majority of the courses are taught in person with a few exceptions where courses are taught online.

The MSMFT degree program prepares Master’s level clinicians for LMFT and/or LPCC licensure and has the twofold focus on clinical training and personal/professional formation.  An emphasis on spiritual formation is pervasive throughout the curriculum

Availability of positions is variable and dependent upon numbers of students and courses required. Screening of submitted applications begins when a teaching vacancy arises.

This position works either online or in person in Pasadena, CA or Phoenix, AZ, depending on where the needs exist.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach face to face, online synchronous, hybrid, or online asynchronous courses assigned by the Program Director.
• Prepare a syllabus and teach courses according to the goals and objectives of the department and its particular program curriculum.
• Build and maintain the online course shells in Canvas for student accessibility.
• Provide a learning environment that supports student success.
• Maintain virtual office hours for each class and mentor and guide students beyond the classroom.
• Ensure timely management and response to electronic correspondence from students, administrators, and other school officials.
• Lead forum discussions and engage students in relevant discussion and coursework.
• Partner with the Program Director and AAPM (Academic Advisor and Program Manager) to address student concerns.
• Maintain and submit accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress.
• Deliver final grades in accordance with the academic calendar.
• Enforce student conduct policies as outlined in the student handbook.
• Responsible for daily electronic timekeeping as it applies to the scope of this position.
• Additional duties may be assigned by the program, as relevant to the particular course.

Experience and Skills Required

• Minimum Master’s degree in MFT or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Able to work cooperatively within the seminary community.
• Able to support the goals and aims of the MSMFT degree program.
• Sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, gender, and denominational differences.
• Able to support the Fuller Statement of Faith and abide by the community standards.
• Experience with online and/or hybrid mode teaching
• Affiliate faculty will not exceed 39 hours of work in one week or 8 hours of work in one day.
• Must provide own laptop for work.

Experience and Skills Preferred

• Knowledge of and experience with seminary education.
• Online teaching experience
• Experience with teaching adult learners

 Additional Remarks

• Must be willing to abide by Fuller Community Standards
  
• Fully remote work within the United States is subject to payroll state approval by Fuller Theological Seminary

 Pay Scale

• Wage range the Seminary expects to pay: $22.00 to $51.00 per hour USD.
   

To apply, please submit the following as part of your application:

• Copy of Resume or CV including a list of courses taught
• Letter of Interest describing experience teaching adult learners and highlighting relevant clinical psychology research or clinical experience. 

Fuller Theological Seminary is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To the extent required by law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. As a religious institution, Fuller Theological Seminary is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees for certain positions on the basis of religion.

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