The Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Utah State University (USU) is seeking applicants for a Clinical Assistant Professor position focused on relationship science at the Roosevelt, Utah campus. The successful candidate will teach core undergraduate courses as well as practicum courses for the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) master’s and doctoral programs. Over time, the candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching and effectiveness in service.

This is nine-month academic year position anticipated to begin in August 2026. Review of applications will begin February 20, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. U.S. Work Authorization is required for the duration of employment.

Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair Dr. David Schramm, david.schramm@usu.edu (435-797-8183).

• Deliver a vibrant family science program at USU Uintah Basin. This includes community outreach that contributes to the health and well-being of families.
• Teach general undergraduate courses using distance technologies in relationship science and relational health, such as couple and family relations, parenting, family life education, balancing work and family, and research methodology.
• Integrate with the Logan campus MFT program to teach local and distant students in practicum, provide MFT supervision and advising, and instruct MFT coursework.
• Provide quality service to the program, department, broader University, and the fields of family studies and/or marriage and family therapy.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD to be completed before the starting date
• Demonstrated or clear potential for excellence in teaching university courses.
• Demonstrated or clear potential for mentoring/supervising students.
• Ability to develop novel courses and programming in the areas of relationship health and relationship science
• AAMFT Approved Supervisor Designation or AAMFT Supervisory Candidate
• MFT license-eligible in Utah
• Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication and ability to work well in a team setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with distance education technologies, including synchronous and asynchronous modalities
• Awareness, sensitivity, and demonstrated commitment to the respect and inclusion of all groups and people

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• One sample of a recent publication or scholarly writing to be uploaded in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"
• Contact information for three professional references to be entered in the Candidate Profile
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
  
  • The cover letter addressing the qualifications for the position and highlighting your ability to build a vibrant family studies undergraduate program, your ability to mentor or supervise students, and your philosophy of teaching.

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Utah State University, Uintah Basin Campus Highlights

The Uintah Basin Campus offers excellent access to higher education for approximately 900 students across the Roosevelt and Vernal campuses, as well as through remote learning for students in rural Utah. Located in one of the state’s most diverse and dynamic regions near the Colorado border, USU Uintah Basin also serves the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation, expanding educational opportunities in a historically underserved area. Spanning nearly 15,000 square miles in northeastern Utah, the Uintah Basin forms an asymmetric bowl east of the Wasatch Mountains and south of the Uintah Mountains. Once driven by agriculture and mining, the region's economy has since diversified, with energy extraction and tourism becoming key industries. Utah is a paradise for outdoor recreation, and local attractions include Dinosaur National Monument, Starvation Reservoir State Park, Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, and the Uintah Wilderness Area. Residents enjoy easy access to breathtaking natural landscapes and year-round recreational activities, including world-class hunting, fishing, rafting, and hiking.

Department Highlights
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies is one of eight departments and three distinguished centers in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Sciences. The department has 22 faculty members, over 300 undergraduate majors, and approximately 50 graduate students. The HDFS department is committed to supporting innovative problem-focused research, transformative and work-force ready educational experiences, and state-of-the-art clinical training. HDFS faculty are dynamic and collaborative interdisciplinary scholars possessing a broad range of expertise across content and contexts. Our work is impact-focused, drawing on and contributing to the USU land-grant mission, bolstered by our connections with USU Extension. Faculty, staff, and students are committed to understanding, communicating, and implementing research, education, and practice, showcasing how HDFS supports the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities in Utah and beyond.

College Highlights
The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is committed to inclusive excellence in research, teaching, and service activities across a wide array of education and human service fields. The college is home to eight academic departments with approximately 200 faculty who are engaged in innovative research and high-quality graduate and undergraduate education. The college’s programs and outreach missions are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center, Center for the School of the Future, Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice, National Center for Hearing Assessment & Management, and the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. Faculty, students, and staff within the college also engage with a broad range of community partners to both provide opportunities for community-engaged research and learning and enhance the quality of education and human service programs throughout the state of Utah.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

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*updated 12/2025

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