Clinical Assistant Professor - Family Studies

About the role

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Utah State University (USU) is seeking applicants for a Clinical Assistant Professor position focused on relationship science at the Roosevelt, Utah campus. The successful candidate will teach core undergraduate courses as well as practicum courses for the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) master’s and doctoral programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a vibrant family science program at USU Uintah Basin.
  • This includes community outreach that contributes to the health and well-being of families.
• Teach general undergraduate courses using distance technologies in relationship science and relational health, such as couple and family relations, parenting, family life education, balancing work and family, and research methodology.
• Integrate with the Logan campus MFT program to teach local and distant students in practicum, provide MFT supervision and advising, and instruct MFT coursework.
• Provide quality service to the program, department, broader University, and the fields of family studies and/or marriage and family therapy.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: PhD to be completed before the starting date
• Demonstrated or clear potential for excellence in teaching university courses.
• Demonstrated or clear potential for mentoring/supervising students.
• Able to develop novel courses and programming in the areas of relationship health and relationship science.
• AAMFT Approved Supervisor Designation or AAMFT Supervisory Candidate
• MFT license-eligible in Utah
• Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication and ability to work well in a team setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with distance education technologies, including synchronous and asynchronous modalities.
• Awareness, sensitivity, and demonstrated commitment to the respect and inclusion of all groups and people.

Required Documents

• Along with the online application, please attach:
• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• One sample of a recent publication or scholarly writing to be uploaded in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"
• Contact information for three professional references to be entered in the Candidate Profile
• The cover letter addressing the qualifications for the position and highlighting your ability to build a vibrant family studies undergraduate program, your ability to mentor or supervise students, and your philosophy of teaching.

Advertised Salary

Commensurate With Education And Experience, Plus Excellent Benefits.

ADA Employees

Works indoors and is protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

College/Department Highlights

The Uintah Basin Campus offers excellent access to higher education for approximately 900 students across the Roosevelt and Vernal campuses, as well as through remote learning for students in rural Utah. Located in one of the state’s most diverse and dynamic regions near the Colorado border, USU Uintah Basin also serves the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation, expanding educational opportunities in a historically underserved area.

Department Highlights

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies is one of eight departments and three distinguished centers in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Sciences. The department has 22 faculty members, over 300 undergraduate majors, and approximately 50 graduate students. The HDFS department is committed to supporting innovative problem-focused research, transformative and work-force ready educational experiences, and state-of-the-art clinical training. HDFS faculty are dynamic and collaborative interdisciplinary scholars possessing a broad range of expertise across content and contexts. Our work is impact-focused, drawing on and contributing to the USU land-grant mission, bolstered by our connections with USU Extension. Faculty, staff, and students are committed to understanding, communicating, and implementing research, education, and practice, showcasing how HDFS supports the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities in Utah and beyond.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies ' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Contact Information

Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair Dr. David Schramm, david.schramm@usu.edu (435-797-8183).