Adjunct Faculty - MFTO Clinical Supervisor

About the role

Abilene Christian University (ACU) is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member to serve as a Marriage and Family Therapy Online (MFTO) Clinical Supervisor. The position involves weekly group supervision of internship students and participation in planning the internship portion of the curriculum. ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ, and the position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to support the university's Christian mission.

Key responsibilities

• Provide weekly synchronous group supervision for the Internship courses (MFTO 591-598) and Internship Continuation courses, with a class size of about 8 students.
• Give timely, constructive feedback on student work and answer student questions about course material and academics.
• Grade assignments and enter final course grades by the deadline.
• Cover case management skills, general clinical issues, developing clinical skills and internship site dynamics.
• Support students preparing their Capstone Theory of Change Paper and Clinical Presentation.
• Alert faculty and the program director to student issues such as performance or policy violations.
• Take part in planning the internship curriculum, give feedback to the program director, attend at least three Faculty Program Clinical Supervisor meetings per year, and complete faculty training and credentialing updates.
• Stay current on program and field trends through practice, reading, research and continuing education.

Required profile

• Current, unencumbered licensure as a marriage and family therapist and designation as an AAMFT-Approved Supervisor for at least 5 years.
• Evidence of training in virtual supervision.
• Master's degree in MFT; preference for graduates of COAMFTE-accredited programs.
• Instructional experience, preferably in an online setting, and knowledge of COAMFTE accreditation standards.
• Proficiency in APA style and access to a reliable internet connection.
• Willingness to support the Christian mission of the university.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Calendar, Mail, Sheets and Docs, and Canvas and Bridge.
• Attention to detail, time management, confidentiality, and strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently or in teams and to meet deadlines.