Program Director - Master of Marriage and Family Therapy

Position: Toccoa Falls College is accepting applications for the position of Program Director for a new Master of Arts program in Marriage and Family Therapy. The program is anticipated to launch in August 2021, contingent on SACSCOC approval. The Director will have a key role in the development of this program, ensuring that it is of the highest quality academically while providing students with a strong biblical worldview perspective from which to minister in a wide variety of counseling environments. 

This is a full-time, twelve-month administrative faculty position reporting directly to the Director of the Division of Graduate Studies.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build the MAMFT online/hybrid program as the primary faculty member responsible for setting the vision, developing the curriculum, hiring personnel, and working closely with the Director of Graduate Studies in planning for strategic growth. Expectations for this position include:

• Provide overall management of the Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy program throughout the year, in accordance with the vision and mission of Toccoa Falls College;
• Develop the new MAMFT program, including course content and assessment processes;
• Collaborate with the Director of Graduate Studies and other departments regarding the marketing, recruitment, and admission of MAMFT students;
• Hire and supervise qualified full-time and adjunct faculty;
• Advise and supervise MAMFT students;
• Annually evaluate learning outcomes for individual courses and the MAMFT program in accordance with the College’s evaluation and assessment procedures;
• Oversee the program’s continued growth and quality enhancement.;
• Work with Director of Graduate Studies in pursuing accreditation with COAMFTE;
• Build and sustain excellent relationships with faculty, chairs, and deans in order to facilitate communication, learning, collaboration, and innovation;
• Participate in the Graduate Studies Committee and other committees as a College faculty member;
• Teach six graduate courses each year;
• Maintain a current LMFT License and membership in associated professional organizations;
• Secure and maintain AAMFT Approved Supervisor certification;
• Ensure compliance with any applicable state and federal requirements, licensing, copyright laws, and accreditation regulations.