Adler University’s Couple and Family Therapy Department is excited to announce we are seeking applicants with an inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic leadership style to serve as the Chair of the Department of Couple and Family Therapy (CFT). We seek a department chair who is invested in the University’s mission to prepare socially responsible practitioners, engage communities, and advance social justice. The department has a COAMFTE-accredited MA in Couple and Family Therapy (MCFT), a COAMFTE-accredited PhD in Couple and Family Therapy (CFTD), and a Certificate Sex Therapy (CST). The position is full-time, on ground, on campus, 12-month, and would start in preparation for fall 2024. Adler University, a leader in social justice, is conveniently located in the downtown area of the Chicago Loop.
This position is a core faculty full-time 12-month salaried position with contract (and is tenure eligible). The Department Chair reports directly to the Executive Dean of the Chicago campus. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience.
The MA in Couple and Family Therapy (MCFT) has been accredited by COAMFTE since 2016 and the PhD in Couple and Family Therapy (CFTD) since 2018. We recently renewed both degree programs for five years and are focusing on responding to stipulations this academic year. Our Certificate in Sex Therapy (CST) launched in fall 2021 after being approved as an Organizational Provider II by AASECT (currently renewed through May 2025). The CFT Department’s three foundational values are social justice, self-of-the-therapist, and experiential learning. The programs have a mission and SLOs focused on preparing ethical and socially responsible practitioners.
Professional Qualifications/Selection Criteria
The Department is seeking a creative, collaborative, and passionate leader who is invested in working closely with faculty, staff, and students to provide a high-quality learning environment within which students can succeed. The CFT Department has seen a tremendous amount of growth including accrediting both degree programs, increasing student population by 400%, and adding a certificate program.
The successful candidate will have:
Ideal candidates will also have:
Principal Responsibilities:
Additional Information about roles and responsibilities:
Participation in faculty and department governance occurs on Tuesdays. CFT MA and PhD courses including practicum seminars are offered between 9-4pm on Mondays, Tuesdays (for adjunct only), Wednesdays, and Thursdays with some exceptions depending on need and projected growth of the department. Elective courses are offered on Fridays and sometimes weekends as scheduled by the instructor. Courses in the Certificate in Sex Therapy program are hybrid with weekly synchronous Zoom class meetings and one weekend (Friday-Sunday) residency. Courses are offered in fall, spring, and summer semesters. Summer semester is divided into two terms with summer 1 concluding before July 4th and only supervision in the MA program (i.e., practicum seminars) and Sex Therapy courses running through July and August in summer 2.
Application Requirements
Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 14, 2024.
Please prepare a cover letter, curriculum vita, official transcripts, LMFT license, AAMFT Approved Supervisor designation and certificate, proof of Sex Therapy certification(s) if applicable, and include a description of your leadership, teaching, and supervision philosophies, and two letters of recommendation attesting to your ability to meet the position qualifications and responsibilities.
Any questions about the position can be directed to the CFT Department Chair, Dr. Kristina Brown, at kbrown@adler.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Adler University that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) protection. The University does not discriminate against any individual for employment because of age, religion, race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status (including unfavorable discharge from the military), or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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