Assistant Professor of Psychology

Talbot School of Theology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in psychology in the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program, to begin January 2022. We are looking for an individual who is interested in the formation of clinical marriage and family therapists from a Christian worldview. We desire an applicant who is thoughtful about the integration of spiritual formation and psychology someone who actively reflects on how this integration translates into the training of a psychotherapist. The MFT program is made up of individuals who intentionally collaborate to create a formational space for students to grow, learn, question, and become more deeply rooted in their faith. Our aim is to help students be rooted by the streams of living water (Psalm 1). To further accomplish this, we are looking for an applicant who is deeply rooted in their own faith an individual who is able to articulate how their faith guides how they practice psychology and how they train others. Responsibilities Responsibilities include teaching and mentoring students within the Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program at Talbot School of Theology. Within the MFT program, teaching will include a wide range of core and elective course content in areas such as MFT theories, diversity, assessment, research methods, trauma, addictions, and psychopathology. Additional responsibilities include providing personalized learning opportunities, research collaborations, and mentoring relationships with graduate students. Outside the classroom, the faculty member will also be expected to support the MFT program's re-accreditation efforts, additional duties as assigned, and also contribute to the university's impact on mental health throughout the Greater Los Angeles area and globally. Qualifications A master or doctoral degree in clinical psychology or closely related fields is required; a doctorate is preferred. Candidates should also be familiar with spiritual formation and Christian integration and must have received formal theological training (A master's degree is preferred). Applicants must be licensed or license eligible as an PhD, PsyD, LMFT, LMSW or LPCC in California and be able to supervise MFT trainees. Candidates should have prior university teaching experience, be currently providing direct clinical services (at least 3 years), and be active in a local church body. In a continuing effort to enrich our academic environment, we actively encourage applications from candidates who represent minority groups underrepresented in higher education (including, but not limited to ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities). Applicants should be able to demonstrate their ability to work effectively with diverse populations and integrate multicultural content and issues into their teaching. About Talbot School of Theology Talbot School of Theology is one of nine schools that comprise Biola University. As a part of the University, Talbot serves both graduate and undergraduate students. Biola University is a protestant evangelical Christian university in which faculty affirm personal faith in Jesus Christ, endorse a university statement of Christian faith and community values, and are committed to the integration of faith and learning. Candidates must be willing to support Biola's mission, and preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a clear commitment to the integration of faith into their scholarship and teaching. See the institution's Theological Positions. Biola is accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Talbot is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). The MFT program meets the educational requirements for Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). Biola University and Talbot School of Theology do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic group identification, sex, age, or physical disability. However, as a private religious institution, the university reserves the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices.