Assistant-Associate Professor (Tenure Track/Tenured) for the Marriage and Family Therapy Program

About the role

The successful candidate will contribute to the continued growth and excellence of the Marriage and Family Therapy Program through research, teaching, graduate student mentorship, and service. The department seeks applicants whose scholarship advances the understanding of individuals, couples, families, and communities through systemic, relational, developmental, behavioral health, prevention, or family science perspectives. Candidates should demonstrate the potential to establish and maintain an active program of research, contribute to graduate education, collaborate across disciplines, and support the mission of the Department of Child and Family Studies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an active program of research and scholarly productivity consistent with expectations for a faculty member at a Research 1 university.
• Pursue external funding opportunities that support research, graduate education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Teach graduate courses in both Fall and Spring semesters within the Marriage and Family Therapy curriculum or other departmental offerings aligned with the candidate's area of expertise.
• Mentor graduate students through research, thesis supervision, and professional development.
• Participate in departmental, college, university, and professional service activities.
• Support the mission and accreditation standards of the Marriage and Family Therapy Program, including clinical education and supervision when appropriate to the candidate's qualifications.

Qualifications

• An earned doctorate (or ABD with degree conferred prior to appointment) in Marriage and Family Therapy, Family Science, Human Development and Family Science, Family Studies, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, or a closely related discipline.
• Evidence of an active research agenda with the potential for sustained scholarly productivity leading to external funding.
• Eligibility for appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor at the University of South Florida.

Preferred Qualifications

• Established record of peer-reviewed scholarship focused on couples, families, relationships, behavioral health, prevention, resilience, human development, or family science.
• Experience obtaining or pursuing externally funded research.
• Experience with undergraduate and/or graduate-level teaching.
• Eligibility to serve as COAMFTE Core Faculty.
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed in the state of Florida (LMFT or equivalent).

Contact information

Everette Coffman; coffman3@usf.edu

About Us

Working at USF With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application/interview process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.