Adler University’s Couple and Family Therapy Department is excited to announce that we are looking for a Core Faculty position to start in fall 2023. This position would also have administrative responsibilities as the Program Director for our current Certificate in Sex Therapy. The department has a COAMFTE-accredited MA in Couple and Family Therapy (MCFT), a COAMFTE-accredited PhD in Couple and Family Therapy (CFTD), and a Certificate Sex Therapy (CST; we are approved Organization Provider II with AASECT). Adler University, a leader in social justice, is conveniently located in the downtown area of the Chicago Loop. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience.

This position is a core faculty full-time 12-month salaried position with contract and reports directly to the Department Chair. This core faculty position is partially administrative for our new and fast-growing Certificate in Sex Therapy with included roles and responsibilities as well as opportunity to continue to grow and develop the offering of sexology within the department and across the university. Instruction will be primarily in the Certificate in Sex Therapy program with additional instruction and supervision responsibilities in the MA and PhD in CFT as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Administrative responsibilities for the Certificate in Sex Therapy includes:

Renewal of approval with AASECT
Oversight, maintenance, and updating of AASECT curriculum
Working with Marketing to promote the Certificate in Sex Therapy
Working with Admissions and applicants for the Certificate in Sex Therapy
Advising Certificate in Sex Therapy students
Monitor student progress and facilitate student issues and concerns
Connect with and support alumni (especially in certification application)
Securing adjunct instructors and course scheduling with the Department Chair
Supervising and evaluating instructors
Facilitate program improvement including the Advisory Board
Partner with Student Affairs for orientation
Attendance to AASECT Annual Conference
Develop and lead opportunities for growth and expansion of Sex Therapy within the department and university.
Instruction in the Certificate of Sex Therapy
Supervision through practicum seminar courses in either the MA or PhD programs
Teaching courses in the MA and PhD programs
Participation in faculty governance (service) including Faculty Council and a faculty committee
Chairs and serves as committee member on dissertations in the PhD program (exemption in the first year)
Reviews Doctoral Qualifying Exams
Serves as dissertation chair and committee member
Participates in recruitment and admissions events for the MA and PhD including interview activities for the department
Provides service to the university and the field through state, regional, and national associations
Pursues a scholarly agenda including presentations and publications
Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair

Additional Duties/ Skills:

Participation in faculty and department governance occurs on Tuesdays. Course in the Certificate in Sex Therapy program are hybrid with weekly synchronous Zoom class meetings and one weekend (Friday-Sunday) residency. CFT MA and PhD courses including practicum seminars are offered between 9-4pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with some exceptions depending on need and projected growth of the department. Elective courses are offered on Fridays and sometimes weekends as scheduled by the instructor. Courses are offered in fall, spring, and summer semesters. Summer semester is divided into two terms with summer 1 concluding before July 4th and only supervision in the MA program (i.e., practicum seminars) and Sex Therapy courses running through July and August in summer 2.

Work Environment (Physical Demands):  The usual and customary methods of performing the job functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Application Requirements:

Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is August 14, 2023.

Please prepare a cover letter, curriculum vita, official transcripts, proof of Sex Therapy certification(s), AAMFT Approved Supervisor designation and certificate, description of leadership, teaching, and supervision philosophies, and two letters of recommendation attesting to your ability to meet the position qualifications and responsibilities. 

If you are ABD, please include details in your cover letter your plan to complete your doctorate.

If you are in pursuit of AASECT credentials and qualifications, please include details in your cover letter about your plan to complete.

Any questions about the position can be directed to the CFT Department Chair and Interim Certificate in Sex Therapy Manager, Dr. Kristina Brown, at [email protected]. Dr. Brown will be in attendance at the 2023 AASECT Annual Conference & 2023 IFTA Annual Conference. 

Universal Core Behaviors

Communication:

Operates from a systemic and relational position.
Effectively expresses oneself in all oral and written communications.
Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills.
Keeps others informed, as well as responds, in a timely manner.
Demonstrates match between words and actions.
Responds with tact, diplomacy, respect, and composure when dealing with others.
Promotes the spirit and essence of Adler’s Vision, Mission, Values and Key Strategies through both verbal and written communication.
 

Teamwork and Collaboration:

Cooperates with others toward the achievement of common goals.
Seeks consensus and win-win solutions to problems and conflicts.
Contributes actively and participates fully in team initiatives.
Puts success of the team above own interests.
Builds and maintains constructive work relationships
 

Responsive to Change:

Supports changes in the work environment.
Displays a proactive, problem-solving approach toward work.
Committed to life-long learning by continuously increasing skills, knowledge, and effectiveness.
Actively seeks and initiates creative and innovative solutions.
Exercises sound, accurate and informed independent judgment when needed.
 

Quality-Driven and Accountable:

Results-oriented and committed to quality through continuous process improvement.
Eliminates ineffective activities and closes performance gaps.
Anticipates and responds to customer needs.
Monitors own performance, accepts responsibility for actions and actively seeks feedback.
Meets deadlines and completes projects and activities in professional, timely manner.
Seeks opportunities to increase productivity and/or reduce costs while maintaining highest quality standards (fiscally responsible).
 

Support of Vision, Mission, Values, Key Strategies:

Supports and models Adler’s Values of: social interest, compassion, justice, respect for the individual, honors diversity and difference, intellectual rigor, optimism and collaboration.
Articulates Adler’s Vision, Mission, and Key Strategies in a way to educate others.
Demonstrates active commitment in advancing Adler’s Vision, Mission and Key Strategies.
Exhibits personal integrity, honesty, zeal, and compassion.
Aligns work processes to advance Adler’s strategic plan and key strategies.


Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Adler University that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) protection. The University does not discriminate against any individual for employment because of age, religion, race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status (including unfavorable discharge from the military), or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

 As part of the Adler's equal employment opportunity policy, Adler will also take affirmative action to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.