Assistant or Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy (Tenure-Track)
Location: 1000 West 42nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA
Salary: Competitive SalaryFull Time
Position Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy (Tenure-Track)
Department Dean's Office Reports ToVice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty ClassificationFull-time, Exempt Anticipated Start Date Appointment is expected to commence on July 1, 2028 About Christian Theological Seminary Christian Theological Seminary (CTS) is a fully accredited ecumenical graduate school in Indianapolis, IN, related to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and serving the whole people of God. We welcome all faiths to explore/engage in an intellectually rigorous, spiritually formative, and emotionally supportive education that equips our students to go out into the world and serve-whether in the church or the community. CTS also offers a robust counseling program that provides professional counseling preparation and spiritual/theological integration for those training to become mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, pastoral psychotherapists, and spiritual care specialists.
Job Summary:
The Assistant Professor teaches graduate courses. Develops and organizes course curriculum and instructional materials. Conducts research in the field of expertise. Serves as academic advisor to students. Provides service to the department, school, or public through such activities as leading committees, and volunteer work.
Essential Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Full-time, tenure-track appointment with faculty rank Faculty workload consists of 15 credit hours per academic year. Faculty workload for this position consists of teaching 9 credits (three courses) per academic year and providing six hours of practicum supervision during the academic year, with the practicum supervision carrying a workload equivalency of 6 credit hours. Year-round (12 months) counseling supervision/field experience practicum Actively contribute to the faculty's collaborative efforts to maintain the program's COAMFTE accreditation Committee service Meaningful participation in a collaborative learning community in alignment with the Faculty Handbook Participate in outreach, open house events, admissions, and student recruitment activities Other assigned duties
Education and Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability the employee should have: Earned doctorate (PhD or EdD) in Marriage and Family Therapy. Possession of an additional theology or religions studies degree (e.g., MDiv, MTS, DMin, or MA), with preparation in pastoral theology, is preferred Strong commitment to the integration of theological reflection and social justice principles with the healing wisdom found in counseling, psychology, and the social sciences Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in good standing and eligible for Indiana licensure by endorsement, with Indiana licensure required before assuming the position. Contribute a specialization in a MFT therapeutic model or approach, addiction counseling, trauma-informed leadership, family counseling, play therapy, and sexuality, gender, and culture Develop and maintain an active scholarly research agenda, including publications and presentations, and participate in service to the program and profession, demonstrating evidence of their professional therapist identity, as described by COAMFTEA background in chaplaincy studies is desired
Application Process:
Review of applications will begin October 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should upload a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references using the application link. Questions about the position: humanresources@cts.edu.More About Christian Theological SeminaryCTS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to recruitment, hiring, or any other status of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other category protected by law.
