Job Details

Position Overview

Assistant/Associate Professor (non‑tenure track) – Full‑time, 11‑month position at Chaminade University of Honolulu in the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences. The role reports to the Dean of Education and Behavioral Sciences and coordinates with the Director of the DMFT and MS‑MFT.

Pay Range

• Base pay: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year (commensurate with experience)

Essential Responsibilities

• Support Chaminade's mission and strategic plan through program development and management.
• Foster an environment that promotes academic and professional growth.
• Provide leadership in program assessment and accreditation.
• Support students through the DMFT dissertation process.
• Market the program and assist with student recruitment.

Curriculum Responsibilities

• Lead DMFT program assessment and integrate findings into program review.
• Oversee curricular changes and yearly assessments.
• Contribute to new program development and curriculum alignment.
• Ensure courses meet program requirements and learning outcomes.

Program Management

• Participate in regular department meetings to ensure communication and alignment with university initiatives.
• Monitor enrollment trends for program sustainability.
• Support student retention, progression, and graduation.
• Maintain accurate student records and program documentation.
• Address faculty, staff, and student concerns.
• Collaborate with enrollment management and admissions on recruitment strategies.

Professional and Community Involvement

• Promote the program in the community to enhance enrollment, scholarship, and internship opportunities.
• Build partnerships with local associations, agencies, and organizations.
• Encourage student engagement in professional organizations and internships.
• Align curriculum with workforce needs to ensure relevance for undergraduate and graduate students.

Education and Experience

• Minimum Education: AAMFT Approved Supervisor.
• Experience & Skills:
  • Two years clinical supervision of MFT students or provisional licensed MFTs.
  • College/university teaching experience.
  • Experience with program or university accreditation processes.
  • Experience mentoring and advising graduate students.
  • Strength in family‑focused theory or research methods (quantitative and/or mixed methods).
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusivity, and anti‑racist practices.
• Required:
  • Ph.D. in DMFT or Psy.D. with concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy.
  • Five years direct care experience providing individual, couple, and family therapeutic services.
  • Licensure as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
  • AAMFT membership and AAMFT approved supervisor/supervisor candidate status.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and set up equipment up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Light office and community work; requires intermittent sitting, standing, climbing stairs, walking inclines.
• Must walk the campus with ease, have excellent motor skills, and be able to sit or stand for 30 minutes at a time.
• Requires finger dexterity and proficiency in communicating information clearly.

Additional Requirements

• Full‑time and exempt position: 40 hrs per week (Mon‑Fri); occasional nights, weekends, and flexible schedule may be required.
• Perform similar or related duties as assigned.
• Observe all safety and health regulations and follow university policies.
• Respect and support Chaminade's Catholic and Marianist identity and the institution's role serving Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island students.

Marianist Identity / Native Hawaiian & Pacific Island Serving

• Willingness to respect and support the Catholic and Marianist identity of Chaminade University of Honolulu.
• Perform duties in a manner consistent with Marianist educational values and the university's mission to serve Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island ancestry students.