Baylor University seeks to fill the following faculty position in the Department of Human Sciences and Design: Marriage and Family Therapy Program Director for the new hybrid MFT program. The inaugural Program Director will serve as a visionary, academic, and operational leader by providing administrative oversight for all aspects of the program’s development and implementation. The Program Director will serve as a mentor to faculty in the areas of teaching, clinical practice, research, and service, creating a collaborative and team-oriented environment that emphasizes a commitment to continuous program improvement. This is a full-time, 12-month clinical-track faculty appointment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and refine a collaborative mission and related goals for the Program
• Direct all operations and strategic planning for the MFT program
• Demonstrate effective leadership and management of the program
• Establish, refine, and oversee the implementation of program policies and procedures consistent with COAMFTE accreditation standards, including those necessary for ongoing programmatic assessment
• Pursue accreditation through COAMFTE and maintain compliance
• Coordinate faculty and staff recruitment
• Assist the Department Chair with supervision of the Clinical Faculty, Affiliate Faculty, and Staff supporting the Program
• Collaborate with department and college leadership on budget development and management
• Oversee the development, implementation, on-going refinements, and assessment of the Program’s curriculum
• Collaborate with appropriate university support services regarding admissions policies and marketing of the MFT program
• Direct the admissions process for the MFT program
• Engage in teaching, scholarship, and service that aligns with the University’s distinctive Christian mission and positions the Program as a leader in MFT education
• Contribute to the advancement of the profession through active participation and leadership in professional activities
• Attend Program, Department, and College meetings, events, and immersions (Please Note: Although the position is remote, it requires periodic travel to Baylor’s campus in Waco, Texas.)

ABOUT BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

With a main campus located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.

ABOUT ROBBINS COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES AT BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

The Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences at Baylor University seeks to prepare leaders in health and quality of life through science, scholarship and innovation. Together, the departments housed within the Robbins College – Communication Sciences and Disorders; Health, Human Performance and Recreation; Human Sciences and Design; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy; Public Health; and a number of Army-Baylor graduate programs – promote a team-based approach to transformational education and research, establishing interdisciplinary research collaborations to advance solutions for improving quality of life for individuals, families and communities. For more information, visit the Robbins College website.

Required qualifications:

• Terminal degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and licensure (or eligibility for licensure) as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Texas.
• Hold current licensure and supervisory credentials.
• Demonstrate a minimum of three years of MFT program teaching experience and relevant clinical practice; five years experience and practice preferred.

Preferred qualifications:

• Recent experience as an online or hybrid MFT program director or assistant program director.
• Previous experience in academic strategic planning, curriculum development, faculty and student recruitment and retention, program assessment, accreditation processes, and budget and resource management.
• Experience managing faculty at distant locations and the ability to effectively manage teams.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed beginning 07/15/2025 and will be accepted until the position is filled.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must submit all required materials via Interfolio. A complete application includes the following:

Applications MUST be submitted online by going to: https://apply.interfolio.com/.

Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Nicole McAninch, Clinical Associate Professor, at Nicole_McAninch@baylor.edu. To learn more about this opportunity, please visit Baylor Human Resources and the Department of Human Sciences and Design online.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy status, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.