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About Hofstra
At Hofstra University, intellectual curiosity is not just aspirational – it is central to how we engage on a daily basis. Hofstra faculty work within a diverse scholarly community committed to student success, intellectual discovery, free inquiry, inclusivity, and collaboration.
Enrolling more than 10,000 students, Hofstra offers students an array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs spanning the arts, humanities, sciences, business, engineering, law, health care, communications, and more.
Our accomplished faculty collaborate with students to explore interdisciplinary questions and produce innovative research that lays the foundation for future personal and professional success. With a beautiful campus in Hempstead, NY, Hofstra’s location seamlessly merges the tranquility of coastal suburban living with the boundless opportunities of nearby New York City.
Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.
Position Title
Assistant/Associate/Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy
Position Number
899942
School/Division
School of Health Sciences
Full-Time Or Part-Time
Full-Time
Description
The Department of Counseling and Mental Health Professions, in the School of Health Sciences at Hofstra University, is seeking a full-time faculty member at the rank of Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor, for a tenure-track position in the graduate Marriage and Family Therapy program beginning Fall 2026. An additional stipend will be provided for serving as Program Director.
The ideal candidate is engaged in scholarly endeavors with demonstrated both research and teaching excellence. An intrinsic excitement for teaching and interaction with students is highly valued. The successful candidate will have a rich background in family systems, including both research and clinical practice within a range of populations and cultural contexts.
The Program
The Marriage and Family Therapy program, an in-person 54 credit degree program, prepares students for licensure in New York State. The program features dynamic, practice-based courses led by dedicated faculty who prepare students with the skills necessary to work with couples and families to resolve relationship conflicts. Students receive intensive academic and clinical training through theory and applied classes and an integrated internship that’s completed at the on-campus Counseling and Mental Health Professions Clinic.
The Department
The Department of Counseling and Mental Health Professions offers six graduate-level programs in School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Creative Arts Therapy Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling and Rehabilitation Counseling in Mental Health, as well as advanced certificates in Addiction and Substance Abuse and various counseling specialties, and an undergraduate minor in Human Services.
The School
The School of Health Sciences is home to four academic departments, including Allied Health and Kinesiology; Counseling and Mental Health Professions; Population Health, and Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences. The mission of the school to educate students in the theory and practices of their specialized area of study, with a strong foundation in the natural, social, and behavioral sciences. Through competency-based instruction, field experience, and research training, students are educated to become effective and compassionate clinicians, evidence-based practitioners, policymakers, managers, and advocates who promote health equity.
Qualifications
Please upload the following with your application for consideration:
Deadline
Open until filled
Tenure Track
Yes
Date Posted
12/11/2025
EEO Statement
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary/Salary Range
$97,000-$125,000 (Program Director stipend not included)
At Hofstra University, intellectual curiosity is not just aspirational – it is central to how we engage on a daily basis. Hofstra faculty work within a diverse scholarly community committed to student success, intellectual discovery, free inquiry, inclusivity, and collaboration.
Enrolling more than 10,000 students, Hofstra offers students an array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs spanning the arts, humanities, sciences, business, engineering, law, health care, communications, and more.
Our accomplished faculty collaborate with students to explore interdisciplinary questions and produce innovative research that lays the foundation for future personal and professional success. With a beautiful campus in Hempstead, NY, Hofstra’s location seamlessly merges the tranquility of coastal suburban living with the boundless opportunities of nearby New York City.
Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.
Position Title
Assistant/Associate/Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy
Position Number
899942
School/Division
School of Health Sciences
Full-Time Or Part-Time
Full-Time
Description
The Department of Counseling and Mental Health Professions, in the School of Health Sciences at Hofstra University, is seeking a full-time faculty member at the rank of Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor, for a tenure-track position in the graduate Marriage and Family Therapy program beginning Fall 2026. An additional stipend will be provided for serving as Program Director.
The ideal candidate is engaged in scholarly endeavors with demonstrated both research and teaching excellence. An intrinsic excitement for teaching and interaction with students is highly valued. The successful candidate will have a rich background in family systems, including both research and clinical practice within a range of populations and cultural contexts.
The Program
The Marriage and Family Therapy program, an in-person 54 credit degree program, prepares students for licensure in New York State. The program features dynamic, practice-based courses led by dedicated faculty who prepare students with the skills necessary to work with couples and families to resolve relationship conflicts. Students receive intensive academic and clinical training through theory and applied classes and an integrated internship that’s completed at the on-campus Counseling and Mental Health Professions Clinic.
The Department
The Department of Counseling and Mental Health Professions offers six graduate-level programs in School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Creative Arts Therapy Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling and Rehabilitation Counseling in Mental Health, as well as advanced certificates in Addiction and Substance Abuse and various counseling specialties, and an undergraduate minor in Human Services.
The School
The School of Health Sciences is home to four academic departments, including Allied Health and Kinesiology; Counseling and Mental Health Professions; Population Health, and Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences. The mission of the school to educate students in the theory and practices of their specialized area of study, with a strong foundation in the natural, social, and behavioral sciences. Through competency-based instruction, field experience, and research training, students are educated to become effective and compassionate clinicians, evidence-based practitioners, policymakers, managers, and advocates who promote health equity.
Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, preferably from a COAMFTE accredited institution.
- Licensed to practice Marriage and Family Therapy with the intention of obtaining a NYS license.
- Clinical Membership in the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT).
- Approved supervisor status, preferred.
- Evidence of teaching experience (co-teaching and doctoral teaching internships are acceptable).
- Evidence of experience as a counseling practitioner in mental health settings (doctoral internships are acceptable).
- Notable achievement of publications and professional presentations and a readiness to develop research and training grant proposals.
- Proficiency in the use of technology in the delivery of education and an eagerness to use multiple technologies to teach and communicate with students.
- A broad knowledge base of the MFT field and experience with integrating family systems theory with clinical practice.
- Preference will be given to candidates with an established record of teaching excellence, collaborative scholarly activity, mentoring students, supervising graduate students in practicum and internship course work in Marriage and Family Therapy, and experience in community settings.
Please upload the following with your application for consideration:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information for three professional references
Deadline
Open until filled
Tenure Track
Yes
Date Posted
12/11/2025
EEO Statement
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary/Salary Range
$97,000-$125,000 (Program Director stipend not included)
Salary : $97,000 - $125,000