Fuller Theological Seminary

School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy

Clinical Psychology Department, Pasadena, CA

Position Title

Tenure-Track Faculty Hire within the Doctor of Marriage and Family Program

Position Profile

The School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy (SoPMFT) at Fuller Theological Seminary invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy. This faculty appointment will be in the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), which is comprised of MFT programs in Pasadena, California and Phoenix, Arizona, and a hybrid Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy program (DMFT).

Fuller’s DMFT program is online with an in-person weekend immersive weekend every quarter. The program is designed to provide excellence in training in the Clinician-Consultant Training Model for mental health professionals who are trained to address the needs of individuals, couples, families, and organizations in a variety of clinical and organizational contexts such as churches and non-profit agencies. Primary responsibilities of this position will be to serve as a core faculty member in the DMFT degree program while also maintaining an active research program. This faculty member will teach courses in the DMFT program, advise DMFT students, on their dissertation projects, and meaningfully contribute to the overall development and growth of the program. Courses will be taught online and faculty members are required to attend the quarterly, in-person weekends on one of the three Fuller campuses.

Fuller Seminary, embracing the School of Mission and Theology (SMT) and the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy (SoPMFT), is a multidenominational, international, and multiethnic community dedicated to providing indispensable formational education for diverse Christian leaders everywhere. The seminary is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy is committed to clinical excellence, the integration of psychology and Christianity, research innovation, cultural competence, and academic strength. All regular faculty members are expected to affirm the seminary’s Statement of Faith and abide by its Community Standards. Additional information about the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy can be found here. Fuller is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. Our academic programs are enriched by a number of centers and institutes, including centers that focus on theology and the arts, recovery, leadership, film, youth and emerging adults, and thriving/flourishing.

Fuller’s academic programs are enriched by a number of centers and institutes, including centers that focus on theology and the arts, leadership, film, youth and emerging adults, and thriving/flourishing. Additionally, several centers serve Fuller’s diverse student population, including the Center for Asian American Theology and Ministry, Korean Studies Center, Centro Latino, Pannell Center for Black Church Studies, the Chinese Studies Center. These centers offer conferences, lectures, advocacy for students and staff, and support a variety of relevant courses, including courses in Korean and Spanish, all consistent with our Strategic Approach to Inclusive Excellence.

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Qualifications

1. A doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy or in a related field such as clinical psychology is required.
2. Licensed and demonstrated experience in clinical work and supervision.
3. Proven record of effective teaching at the graduate level.
4. Proven record of contribution to the field through research and publication, with ongoing research plans.
5. Commitment to thinking theologically/missiologically/psychologically about, teaching, and practicing in ways that speak to established and emerging cultures in the 21st century
6. The personal, academic, and/or professional development to effectively serve the culturally, ethnically, racially, and theologically diverse student body of the seminary.

1. Commitment to theological education in the service of the local and global church, to shaping leaders for the church’s mission and ministry, to the spiritual formation of students, and to supporting women and men in pastoral and other leadership positions.
2. Faith and lifestyle congruent with the mission of Fuller Theological Seminary as expressed in its statement of faith, community standards and institutional commitments.

Rank and Other Considerations

1. Tenure-track, initial three-year appointment.

2. Rank dependent on qualifications and experience.

3. Eligible to apply for Sabbatical.

4. Date position available: 1 January 2025 .

Application Information

Application Process Review of applications will begin July 1, 2024 and continue until a suitable candidate is appointed. Applicants for faculty positions in the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy are asked to submit the following materials electronically, using the email address noted below:

1. A letter of interest.
2. A curriculum vitae, indicating education, teaching experience, publications, and other professional qualifications.
3. A statement of their commitment and approach to teaching and mentoring underrepresented students and women.
4. A statement that evidences their commitment and efforts toward inclusion and diversity in their teaching.
5. A list of three references with institutional affiliation and contact information, representing academic qualifications. Note: references will be contacted once the Search Committee identifies a short list of candidates.

Please submit your application materials through the Faculty Career Center.

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. All faculty positions must agree to Fuller's Community Standards for conduct and must fully accept Fuller's Statement of Faith.

Pay Scale

Salary range the seminary expects to pay: $69,000 - $85,000 annually USD

Contact information

Jessica ChenFeng, Ph.D., LMFT
Associate Professor of MFT

School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy

Fuller Theological Seminary

180 North Oakland Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91101

jchenfeng@fuller.edu

PI242970000

Salary: $69,000.00